Originally Posted by New2Cycling
Hey guys and gals!!
This board has been really helpful and inspiring to me as a new cyclist. I have a commute in which I will have to leave in the early morning, like 6. What would you all recommend for me to equip myself with? I'm not sure if it matters, but I drive a hybrid bike. Thank you.
I leave for work @ 5:00am.... very dark out! (getting colder out too)
I would get at least 2 Blinky Lights for the REAR.
(I have one strapped to my Seat Post and another fairly large one on my rear rack)
Headlights... I started out with some cheap-o LED (Ascent Jet Set Combo---piece of crap!)...then another LED CatEye (EL 300)... Then I moved up to the Big Guns: ViewPoint™ EVO Dual Headlight System ...Got these on sale for 119.00 BIG DIFFERENCE!!!
WIth the cheaper lights you are always trying to make out whats on the road/trail. Not with the Dual Headlights.... you can fly!
I second the vote on Alertshirt.com , I just received a Sweatshirt (Safety Lime) holy crap is it bright! twas only 19.00 and moisture wick. but ya have to worry about shiipping costs.
Good luck to ya