Hello all, I am new to this forum although I have been active in the C+V forum. I have recently taken up commuting as a way to stay in shape during the "off season" and to blow off steam from work (I work in the financials - need I say more?). My commute is only 8.5 miles each way and I usually put about 4000 miles in a year in club racing.

I recently rescued a 1975 Bob Jackson, 531 Steel frame and have pieced together several parts from misc bikes and my shelf o' parts. I put on an old Blackburn rack and an older Kirtland front bag.

This morning I found out I should have some type of lighting system as the fog has been rolling in the mornings. I have a small blinking Blackburn light that sits on my seat post. I wanted to see what people usually use for lighting where it is not as much for pitch black as opposed to being seen in lower light situations. Because of my handlebar bag I am not sure where to install a front light. i have noticed another commuter with a front powerful blinking light which gets my attention every time. I have also seen some nice power generating hubs but they seem to be expensive.

Anyone want to help a commuting newbie out?

-GG-