Originally Posted by
Koyote
First point: Most bike headlights and taillights use integrated rechargeable batteries which are good for 400+ full discharge cycles.
Second point: So, if I am commuting on a bike, I should just hope for the best and not take reasonable actions to protect myself?
Third point: Protecting yourself against being hit, and effectively illuminating your path through the dark, are not mutually exclusive.
You are not the o.p., the o.p. specifically requested lights that are not rechargeable. Next, you are deliberately taking my words out of context. Why? Lastly, you cannot protect yourself against being hit with lights or clothing. I am not going to debate it. I wear safety gear and mount the legal minimum of safety equipment so that in the unlikely event that I am hit I have complied with the law as it pertains to cyclists sharing the road with motorists. If a motorist sees you they will probably not hit you. Chances are good you drive. How much, how bright, and how extreme does a cyclists kit have to be for you to see them? Not very, right? Do you really need to see the cyclist a half mile away or will 200' (a city block) do the trick? In the worst case scenario a completely unlit cyclist will be seen at 50' and that is enough to avoid hitting them. The FEAR is unwarranted.