Originally Posted by
Darth Lefty
On the trail last night, oncoming cyclists were covering their lights as I approached. I didn't know whether to take this as a hint that mine was too bright or mis-aimed. I have it aimed pretty well down but it's not that focused.
Simple solution: Don't ride bike paths at night. Even a tightly focused beam with a cut off is inappropriate for most bike path situations. The standard width for bike paths is around 11 feet (about the width of a road lane). There is less than 6 feet between you and any on-coming traffic if you are riding down the middle of the path. That's too close for even the narrowest of beams.