Originally Posted by
downwinded
I have always kept it pointed down so that the splash on the road is approx 10'-12' ahead of the front wheel.
Pointed the light farther down so that the splash is about 4'-5' ahead of the front wheel.
With my "alert" set on high I rolled out. I could tell the light still flashed on traffic signs 3/4 of a block away in the lower light of morning. That made me feel like I would still be seen by drivers. The difference was immediate.
Can you elaborate on the alert mode? Is your personal awareness on alert level high or is this a mode on the light? Was the light flashing or solid I was not clear on that.
Great experiment. I have found similar results when using the solid front light (not as bright as yours). I also use a blinker on roads with traffic, but not on MUPs. I think that I point my lights about 3 feet to 5 feet ahead of my wheel and I adjust it depending on conditions, time of day and traffic volume.
Also a pet peeve, misuse and overuse of quotes.