Originally Posted by
agent pombero
Handlebars: Niterider Pro 1800 on steady, setting medium = 800 lumens
Helmet: Cygolite Turbo 740 Xtra on rapid flash for the front, Cygolite hotshot usually rapid pulse on the back of the helmet held by velcro strap, sometimes steady beam if the seatpost is setup that way too.
Seatpost: Cygolite hotshot on medium or high steady
Left side of rack: Cygolite hotshot on rapid pulse, held w/ 2 zipties
Right side of rack: Cygolite hotshot on rapid pulse, held w/ 2 zipties
Fenders: completely taped up with
Reflexite REF-DB Retroreflective Daybright Tape, the sides of both fenders as well. Thinking about drilling the end of the fender above the mudflap to mount another hotshot.
Panniers: Sides have a 6 x 6 inch square of the reflective tape above. The sidewalls of the bags already have 3M reflective material sown into the bag.
Okay, you guys have convinced me to add a light up high on the helmet. I am leaning towards a second Danger Zone, since I think I could zip-tie the base to the helmet and just remove the front piece to change batteries. The fact that it uses AAA rechargeables is important to me. I keep a battery charger at my desk that charges AA's and AAA's, and I'm continually rotating batteries, keeping a log sheet, and generally geeking out on that stuff. I thought I would ask though, any other taillights that use AAA's that would be easy to ziptie to helmet and still be not difficult for changing batteries? I'm open to whatever works best for that application.
Also, agent pombero - that is a good idea with the Reflexite tape on the pannier sides. I should do that with my Ortlieb's. Does the tape hold up reasonably well to wear and tear? I'm not concerned with looks so much as safety. Any tips are useful, thanks.