Originally Posted by
DJFlowe
Actually, this is a question that's been in my head as well. I'm in NC, running planet bike flashers front and rear. I don't think it gets dark enough around here 8am/6pm to need actual lighting to see the road. Will the flashers (superflash in the rear/.5 watt LED in the front) cut it in the fall and winter, or do I need to get some more capable lighting?
Everyone's comfort level is different. I have no problems riding in the dusk/dark with a single superflash.
I prefer a more substantial front light - though I honestly have no idea what a .5 watt LED looks like. I think adequate depends on what you're used to. I don't recall anyone saying their headlight was too bright. You should be prepared for pitch black though.
I was between front lights one time (sold one, replacement hadn't arrived), left work early to get home before dark, hit something and flatted both tires and smashed my rear taillight. By the time I got the flats fixed it was dark and I had to ride the remaining 4 miles with no lights. I was not happy.