Clark W. Griswold
Join Date: Mar 2014
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Bikes: Foundry Chilkoot Ti W/Ultegra Di2, Salsa Timberjack Ti, Cinelli Mash Work RandoCross Fun Time Machine, 1x9 XT Parts Hybrid, Co-Motion Cascadia, Specialized Langster, Phil Wood Apple VeloXS Frame (w/DA 7400), R+M Supercharger2 Rohloff, Habanero Ti 26
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Always use red on the back. DO NOT use flashing lights at the front (unless you are in an emergency) and I like a nice solid light at the back as well if I can swing it or something with a reasonable flash that isn't to damaging.
There are plenty of really bright rear lights from Light and Motion, Knog, Dinotte, NiteRider... just find one you like and use it. Please don't be the person who is going against the grain and putting other lives in danger because they feel it makes their own safer.
If you are worried about being seen, make sure your lights are on the bike pointing in the right direction and are nice and bright red lights , have a good beamed front light as well and take your lane. If you feel the need, have an extra light or two on the bike in a good visible position then once your bike is well light then you can start looking at other options for hHelmets and things like that (though keep in mind a helmet light is really best for you to see and that is the primary function)