How Many Tail Lights
09-17-13 | 08:06 PM
#126
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From: Brooklyn NY
Bikes: Kuota Kredo/Chorus, Trek 7000 commuter, Trek 8000 MTB and a few others
As for flashing lights in general, here in NYC the new Citibikes have flashing front and rear lights, and these are sanctioned by the city. I guess if they're illegal the city doesn't know it.
For brake lights, my MagnicLight has that function due to the fact that it is mounted on the brake arm, and draws power from the rotating rim. As you apply the brakes the light is closer to the rim and draws more power. I'll have to admit though it doesn't work too well the way I have it mounted, but I'm sure I could make it work better.
For brake lights, my MagnicLight has that function due to the fact that it is mounted on the brake arm, and draws power from the rotating rim. As you apply the brakes the light is closer to the rim and draws more power. I'll have to admit though it doesn't work too well the way I have it mounted, but I'm sure I could make it work better.
09-18-13 | 01:42 AM
#127
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From: Dorset, SW England, United Kingdom
Bikes: Heavily modded Cannondale Hooligan 1 (2009) and an upgraded Raleigh Max Zero-G
There are some dynamo lights that work by sensing the frequency (basically the number of pulses generated as the magnets pass) and a micro controller to tell the rear light to get brighter when the frequency drops.
There are or were a couple of accelerometer based services too.
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