Originally Posted by
DiabloScott
They are blinding, and annoying, and dangerous to other riders. And annoying. And painful if you're on the MUP at dusk.
Users think they really grab the attention of oncoming traffic; true, but they make it hard to see anything else.
Keep in mind I'm riding in almost total daylight - not dusk, not dawn. And I'm on the open road. Do you still think drivers and cyclists would find them annoying? I've driven along the roads I ride every day and I see cyclists with flashing headlights all the time. To me, they don't seem blinding, annoying, or dangerous...just noticeable, like a police car or other emergency vehicle coming down the road.