Originally Posted by
oboeguy
I've been given the finger, cursed at, etc for the blink mode on the MiNewt2, though *only* on the Williamsburg Bridge. Overly-sensitive hipsters? I've taken to resting a finger in front of it any time there's a cyclist coming the other way on the bridge.
I've also been told by a driver at least once that he would not have seen me if not for my blinkie.
Hehehe, I had a guy pull over in his truck the other night after he passed me. I guess he thought I was an emergency vehicle when he saw the flashing lights after he passed me. He looked confused as I rode by him in the bike lane.
I've got to say this, they definitely get your attention. I'd say you are probably 50 times more likely to be seen with a bright light in flash mode than the same light in non-flashing mode. It really makes a huge difference IMO.