Originally Posted by
Mr. Hairy Legs
Speaking of feeb lights, I've seen several cyclists recently using them. They look they probably came from a cereal box, vending machine, or Crappy Tire (you need to be Canadian to understand that one) and produce so little light that you can't see them until well after you have already identified the silhouette in front of you as a human on a bike. It seems to me that any company selling a "light" that isn't a light should be forced to stop it as it gives people a false sense of security.
Same thing in my city. Guys riding on the busiest streets in full kit after dark, but with extremely wimpy light on the rear. It makes me want to carry spares in my backpack so when I encounter one of these riders I can offer him a light - Imagine, $2000 road bike, shoes/shorts/jersey/helmet, and a Kmart taillight. Sup with that??!?