Originally Posted by
Dave Cutter
If we count accessories..... LED lighting is by far the greatest advancement for bicycles in the last few decades. I remember riding my bicycle home after playing little league baseball "under the lights" (still a big deal in the 50's in rural America). The bicycles light was a dim yellow by the time I got home (and the ride wasn't that far) even with brand new batteries.
You bet. The light output was pitiful, batteries were expensive and didn't last very long. It was a major problem on longer endurance rides or commuting.
Now, there are skads of rechargeable lights that last a good long time and put out a heck of a lot of light. And for very little money.