White Strobe
09-18-13 | 05:10 PM
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White Strobe
I need a good White Strobe as most of my ride is out in the country and I want to be seen far away. I used to have a Military surplus strobe that made folks think I was an alien attack force landing near their back yard. Can anyone give me suggestions and recommendations?
09-18-13 | 05:13 PM
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09-18-13 | 09:02 PM
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If you want a REAL strobe, Lightman is probably the way to go:
https://www.lightmanstrobes.com/lightman-xenon-strobe
I use LEDs in strobe mode though. More durable and generally useful (you get a headlight too).
https://www.lightmanstrobes.com/lightman-xenon-strobe
I use LEDs in strobe mode though. More durable and generally useful (you get a headlight too).
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09-19-13 | 07:54 AM
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OK. I've never used one, I just know that once upon a time people here liked them. And they are "real" strobes. In my mind "strobe" means specifically gas discharge lamps. Flashing LEDs are just flashing lights, even if they're called a "strobe" mode.
That said, I used to use a proper strobe, but these days I just use flashing LEDs. They're far more reliable and these days I think just as effective if not more so. The actual strobes I used didn't agree with the bad roads I rode on and the photoflash capacitor would tear loose from the board about once a year.
That said, I used to use a proper strobe, but these days I just use flashing LEDs. They're far more reliable and these days I think just as effective if not more so. The actual strobes I used didn't agree with the bad roads I rode on and the photoflash capacitor would tear loose from the board about once a year.
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09-19-13 | 01:53 PM
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Lightman is the xenon strobe generally available for cyclists. Battery life is poor.
Like others have commented, modern LEDs are good enough that I don't bother with finicky xenons anymore. But if you still think you want one, scuba retailers and hiking stores also sell white xenon strobes.
Like others have commented, modern LEDs are good enough that I don't bother with finicky xenons anymore. But if you still think you want one, scuba retailers and hiking stores also sell white xenon strobes.
09-19-13 | 02:18 PM
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