Re: Bicycle Lighting Advice
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Udub
1) If you were to consider replacing your bikelight what features in a new bike light would you look for? Be specific if possible.
battery that lasts longer than 3.5 hours on a charge, light weight and good output
2) What's the worst feature on the bike light you're currently using? Second worse?
Worst is run time is marginal, second worst is light output not good on 5w setting.
3) What's the best feature on the bike light you're currently using? Second Best?
Good output on 10w, Fittings same as my battery back up so I can swap easily.
4) Have you ever used a helmet mounted bike light? If so, do you like it? Why or why not?
No. No point on the road.
5) When you use your bike to commute, do you leave your bike exposed to the elements (i.e. rain, sun, vagrants)? Do you leave your light on your bike? If so, has it been stolen? Do you fear it will get stolen?
I do when touring but take everything that can be removed, off. I'm lucky in that I commute to and from places with garages.
6) Do you find your bike light to be effective in alerting drivers of your presence when you're on the road at night?
Yes, but most drivers appear to drive by a sense other than sight anyway.
7) Do you find your bike light to be effective in appropriately lighting your path at night in order to allow you to bike at the same speed as you would during the day?
No, I have to slow down.
8) Rank the following bike light criteria in order of importance
1 Visibility to motorists
Theft proof
2 Satisfactory illumination of your path
5 Maintenance free(replacing/recharging batteries, replacing bulbs, broken mounts, ect...)
6 Appearance
4 Size (Compact vs. bulky)
Cost
3 Environmentally friendly(mostly the batteries)
9) What kind of bike light do you own (i.e. brand, model)? Would you recommend this light to a friend?
Cateye daylite single spot 5/10w, Cateye HL500 and Cateye Blinkie light
At back Cateye BS approved rear light and a cheaper blinkie
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1964 Flying Scot Continental (531)
1995 Cinelli Supercorsa (Columbus SLX)
1980s Holdsworth Mistral fixed (531)
2005 Dahon Speed 6 (folder)
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2008 Viking Saratoga tandem
2008 Micmo Sirocco Hybrid (aluminium!)
2012 BTwin Rockrider 8.1