Astompa,
I don't falling off will be much of a problem with a Metro and a VistaLite Eclipse taillight. The VL clip has two little teeth at the bottom to keep it from falling off. With some other models/brands, there could be a problem if the clip is not tight to the light at the bottom of the clip.
My experiences:
1. On 9/25/04, I did a ride that included some really badly rutted, pot-holed and washboard gravel and oiled gravel roads. My Vistalite stayed on the Metro. I was worried about losing the fillings in my teeth (grin!).
2. On 8/19/04, I was struck from behind on a rural highway while riding my recumbent trike. The other driver was going 55 mph at least. The Vistalite stayed on the Metro.
Metro expensive, yes/no! Performance Bike's latest catalog (Fall Preview 2004) has it at $59.99 plus shipping, of course. Less with a 10% or 20% off coupon($54 or $48).
www.performancebike.com
I got mine at Bike Nashbar on sale for $59.99 with a 10% off coupon. They're now $79.99. If at Nashbar (
www.nashbar.com), check out the new Bell Citi '05 (BH-CIT). Looks like the Metro to me and only $44.95 minus any coupons.
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