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Old 09-06-16 | 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Leebo
So this works for you? When I am driving in my car, during daylight hours, the bikes I see first have blinky lights on. Picture a sunny day, the driver of the car has sunglasses on, you are in the shade of a tree, or underpass or bridge. Start there. The downside is? 4 extra ounces on your bike?
I've been commuting year round 15 of the past 20 years and own all types of lighting. I'm still quite sure no one in broad daylight is going to see my rear mounted light blinking in full sun from the side of my bike.
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