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07-22-07 | 08:47 PM

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kmcrawford111

50/50 Road/eBike Commuter

Joined: May 2007

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From: Valparaiso, IN

Bikes: Specialized Roubaix, Specialized Fatboy, Specialized Sirrus, Nashbar Campus, Taga 2.0 Trike

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Originally Posted by CommuterRun

In my opinion (that takes care of the disclaimer

), I don't think the TL-LD500 is bright enough to run as a stand-alone taillight. I like it as a backup because under FL law a bike being ridden between sunset and sunrise requires a red taillight and red reflector. The 500, also being a CPSC certified reflector, meets that requirement.

I also like running a backup taillight because if one goes south on you, and I have had that happen, or bounces off, and I've had that happen too, you might not know. At least not right away.

Thanks! I did a search for the light on Google, and the first result was this:

http://www.myra-simon.com/bike/cateyetail2.html

I think I may do mod #6 listed there to make the LEDs brighter. I'll see once it arrives. BTW, does the light use AAs or AAAs? The company site lists AAA, but the eBay seller has AA.

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