Originally Posted by
Maelochs
I don't see a need for a super-bright front-facing front flash anyway--the greatest danger comes from behind simply because you can't see it until it is upon you. Cars coming head-on are on the other side of the road, and cars coming out of side-streets are ahead of me, so I can see them---and my flasher is aimed at them.
I suppose cars coming head-on can be more dangerous , such as in left-crossing accidents. You can see them, but they may not see you, and the relative speed between you and them is greater than if you are travelling in the same direction. Sometimes when they realize your existence they are already right in front of you and could be too late.
But I really dislike bright flashing headlight that some cyclists use. It may be a good idea to use one bright light on solid mode, and another, less bright one on stroble. I do this some times. Usually, I just use one solid light that is bright enough.