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lights, blinky in the back, reflective clothing and bonus points for some 3m reflective tape on the frame and wheels.

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Originally Posted by wxduff (Post 12498949)

Sorry if this has been done before, but I searched it, I swear!

I start my first job in June (1st real job), a great place for bike commuters. I get a locker and access to showers, and there are plenty of bike paths. It's truly a great place to work. The problem is, I'm probably going to be working the night shift for a while. 10PM to 6AM. The bike in and out of work will both be in the dark. The good thing is that between the low traffic and the high amount of bike paths on the trip to work, I'm confident this can be done safely.

What I need to know from you guys is:
1. What Lights can I get that will do the job and wont break the bank!
2. Should I use bike paths at night? Is that legal usually?
3. Is there anything you think I should know before I choose to do this?

Bike commuting was great last summer. I got in shape, picked up a great hobby, saved on gas, and felt healthy. Now that I'm leasing a car (the old one blew up :notamused:) I have to keep the miles down and the long distance relationship I'm in just got longer, so that is important too.

Any advice would be great. Thanks in advance.

http://www.rei.com/zoom/ww/73123f47-...b8ce41.jpg/440

http://www.rei.com/product/786357/pl...bike-light-set

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http://www.walmart.com/ip/ROV-LSD-CHGR-W-BATTS/14860666

http://www.rei.com/product/786357/pl...bike-light-set http://www.rei.com/product/786357/pl...bike-light-setGREAT set up.

We have a great bike path set up here. I have a MUP right at my front door that runs all but the last 0.3 miles to my job. The path is lit and close to (but not in) traffic so I'm safe at night. The trail is lit, goes by my favorite eats and my ATM and I have lights on my bike. Just lock it up and stay out of quite/dark places and be ever mindful of your surroundings. I also carry pepper spray velco to my frame.

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Originally Posted by Igo (Post 12886766)

for an even better setup, the blaze is now available in a 2W version, and the PBSF is now available in a 1W "turbo" version.

that's now half of my front/rear lighting for my sub/urban rides. use an extra rear light in traffic. use an extra (super-powered) front-light for off-road without lights.

I ride home around 11pm, this light is my staple while i wear others (helmet flasher, pannier rack flashy) depending on my route/destination.
http://www.rei.com/product/813899/se...light-blackred only twenty bucks, been using it for around 60 hours. Has four different flash patterns, super visible