Attaching Flashers to the Sides of my rack
 

My rear rack has slots on each side, near the lower part of the rack (not sure what it's for), and flashers like Planet Bike fit right on them. I put some tape over the slots' edges for a snugger fit and tied the light to the rack. Just sharing in case you have a similar rack and want to add side flashers.

Photos please.

Only good without a pannier mounted I'm assuming?

Here's a link to the rack. http://bontrager.com/model/08244
Note the small slot at the lower end of the rack near the attachment point to the bike. I'll try to take a photo later.
The panniers I have don't cover the lights, so it's quite nice!

I just use the seat-stay rings to attach them to the racks. Simple.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...8/FILE0124.jpg

Above is leaving the mount on the rack itself unused , a B&M 4D top-mount rear light,
has 2 LED's on the sides, 2 in the center , with a focusing lens to increase its light .
so already visible in a 180 degree arc.
German so it doesn't blink.

Let's see if this photo works.

Nope. Will try later.

Trunk bag mount. I have two bikes and have the tail light on the bag.

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+1

I used a strip of old innertube to make the mounts snug.

I think that we all need to know a little more about that life ring on your front rack.

Multimodal commuting involving whitewater rafting is my guess.

Finally got some photos:

Here's the slot where I can fit a flasher on the side of my rack:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...G/IMG_0549.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...G/IMG_0548.jpg

And on the other side:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...G/IMG_0547.jpg

With panniers:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...G/IMG_0553.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...G/IMG_0552.jpg

Given the shortening days, I'm getting ready to amp up my bike presence in the dark. I've ordered some extra lights and reflective tape (2 kinds - I'm going to experiment). This thread reminds me I have a dearth of red blinkies though that I need to address (just two, one on each bike).

For side lighting, you can also clip lights to your pannier's outer flap if you leave the zipper open just a touch. I use amber cheapie 2AAA flashers on the sides of my front panniers, which have outer pockets. These are Sunlite HL-L515, about $20 for a pair.

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