Originally Posted by
Tourist in MSN
I often use a flashing light in daytime in the back but it is dim enough that a pair of AAA batteries will last a week. I usually have two lights on my back rack, but only use one unless it is overcast or foggy. One of my lights quit working on my last tour, thus the spare became the primary.
What brand of batteries are you using? Mine takes two AA batteries and usually only change them once during a 3 month tour. I run them ~8 hours a day. Duracell.
Originally Posted by
wahoonc
I used to wonder about the effectiveness of flashing lights during the daytime. I am about convinced they aren't a bad idea.
I run mine on tour. I don't use my front light though much, only twice on my last 3+ month tour. My rear light, which is attached to my roadside pannier, stays on the fastest flash mode while riding during the day.