Lights
08-19-20 | 09:51 AM
#2
On Your Left
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From: Long Island, New York, USA
Bikes: Trek Emonda SLR, Sram eTap, Zipp 303
The Bontrager (Trek) lights are really good and really bright for daytime riding.
https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/e...olorCode=black
https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/e...olorCode=black
08-19-20 | 09:56 AM
#3
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Joined: Jun 2019
Posts: 85
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From: Canton, OH
Bikes: Canyon Aeroad CF SLX Disc, Trek Madone SLR, Canyon Ultimate CF SLX
The Bontrager (Trek) lights are really good and really bright for daytime riding.
https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/e...olorCode=black
https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/e...olorCode=black
08-19-20 | 10:01 AM
#4
Not quite dead.
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 1,386
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From: Carolina
Bikes: ICE Sprint X Tour FS 26 trike
I use rechargeable lights, front and rear. My most recent acquisitions were Cygolites, and they are quite good, feature wise and they have lasted for a four hour ride without issue. My oldest light is a Blinder by Knog, bought 6 years ago and still just as strong and long lasting. They all recharge in a few hours with a phone charger. Definitely recommend running both front and rear.
08-19-20 | 10:02 AM
#5
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From: Springdale, Arkansas
Bikes: 2021 Trek Domane SLR7 Project One 62cm- 2010 Specialized Allez 61cm
The Bontrager (Trek) lights are really good and really bright for daytime riding.
https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/e...olorCode=black
https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/e...olorCode=black
08-19-20 | 10:42 AM
#6
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From: NW,Oregon Coast
Bikes: 8
Cat Eye and Planet Bike (US) are other brands ,,
My town's LBS is a Trek Dealer, since 1988.
glad I live in a small town now, to not feel I'm needing conspicuous lights in the daytime..
My town's LBS is a Trek Dealer, since 1988.
Thoughts??
Last edited by fietsbob; 08-19-20 at 10:45 AM.
08-19-20 | 11:07 AM
#7
On Your Left
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From: Long Island, New York, USA
Bikes: Trek Emonda SLR, Sram eTap, Zipp 303
I have the lights on my bike but generally don't have them on.
I can easily turn on the front and or rear while riding if conditions like deep shadows or very low sun angle deem it needed. There's been many early mornings that i'm riding on a quiet road and the sun is not above the trees and a car coming around a turn won't see me until they are on top of me. During the January the sun is very low in the southern sky and heading north i'm blind to a car coming from a cross street and looking south.
Having the lights available means I don't always have to assume they don't see me.
I'll take the weight penalty for the added safety as needed.
08-19-20 | 11:15 AM
#8
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From: Long Island, New York
Bikes: Univega Modo Volare (2001)
I live on Long Island, home of the 112# mommy in a 6000# SUV.
I have the lights on my bike but generally don't have them on.
I can easily turn on the front and or rear while riding if conditions like deep shadows or very low sun angle deem it needed. There's been many early mornings that i'm riding on a quiet road and the sun is not above the trees and a car coming around a turn won't see me until they are on top of me. During the January the sun is very low in the southern sky and heading north i'm blind to a car coming from a cross street and looking south.
Having the lights available means I don't always have to assume they don't see me.
I'll take the weight penalty for the added safety as needed.
I have the lights on my bike but generally don't have them on.
I can easily turn on the front and or rear while riding if conditions like deep shadows or very low sun angle deem it needed. There's been many early mornings that i'm riding on a quiet road and the sun is not above the trees and a car coming around a turn won't see me until they are on top of me. During the January the sun is very low in the southern sky and heading north i'm blind to a car coming from a cross street and looking south.
Having the lights available means I don't always have to assume they don't see me.
I'll take the weight penalty for the added safety as needed.
08-19-20 | 11:18 AM
#9
On Your Left
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From: Long Island, New York, USA
Bikes: Trek Emonda SLR, Sram eTap, Zipp 303
Try getting sandwiched between a 60,000# garbage truck and a F150.
I walked away. Just glad my bike wasn't in the trunk. It would of been hard to explain that a bike costs that much to the insurance agent.
08-19-20 | 11:19 AM
#10
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From: Long Island, New York
Bikes: Univega Modo Volare (2001)
Are the Bontrager (Trek) lights mentioned above BRIGHT. Can they be seen on sunny days and from a distance. Anything to get attention back to the road where it should be.
To me, this is an important topic to try and insure our safety.
To me, this is an important topic to try and insure our safety.
08-19-20 | 11:21 AM
#11
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From: Long Island, New York
Bikes: Univega Modo Volare (2001)
I see you understand! If that had been you on your bike.......
08-19-20 | 11:23 AM
#12
On Your Left
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From: Long Island, New York, USA
Bikes: Trek Emonda SLR, Sram eTap, Zipp 303
Yes, that are good for sunny days. Go to a Trek dealer and ask to take them outside, turn them on and walk down the block.
08-19-20 | 11:24 AM
#13
On Your Left
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From: Long Island, New York, USA
Bikes: Trek Emonda SLR, Sram eTap, Zipp 303
08-19-20 | 11:25 AM
#14
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From: Springdale, Arkansas
Bikes: 2021 Trek Domane SLR7 Project One 62cm- 2010 Specialized Allez 61cm
08-19-20 | 11:56 AM
#19
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Bikes: 2015 Workswell 066, 2017 Workswell 093, 2014 Dawes Sheila, 1983 Cannondale 500, 1984 Raleigh Olympian, 2007 Cannondale Rize 4, 2017 Fuji Sportif 1 LE
Lights will usually have a lumen output listed. Reputable brands have believable lumen output claims .... EBay knockoff,s, take your chances.
08-19-20 | 12:15 PM
#20
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From: Thornhill, Canada
Bikes: MEC Origami Folder, QU-AX Uni, United Motocross BMX, Specialized Langster, Giant OCR, Marin Muirwoods, Globe Roll2, VROD:)
I use coin battery operated micro LEDs (front and back) and will turn them on to the annoying strobe function. Inexpensive enough to put them on all my bikes.
Batteries get replaced yearly and spares are kept in my bag.....
08-19-20 | 12:22 PM
#21
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From: Canton, OH
Bikes: Canyon Aeroad CF SLX Disc, Trek Madone SLR, Canyon Ultimate CF SLX
Very bright. I have actually had multiple people comment as they are driving by how much they loved them, and how far away they could see me.
08-19-20 | 01:59 PM
#22
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Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Long Island, New York
Bikes: Univega Modo Volare (2001)
The Bontrager (Trek) lights are really good and really bright for daytime riding.
https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/e...olorCode=black
https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/e...olorCode=black
#1 is out of stock and back-ordered until late Oct.
#2 is closed for vacation.
Any online sources?
08-19-20 | 02:03 PM
#23
On Your Left
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From: Long Island, New York, USA
Bikes: Trek Emonda SLR, Sram eTap, Zipp 303
08-19-20 | 02:57 PM
#24
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From: Springdale, Arkansas
Bikes: 2021 Trek Domane SLR7 Project One 62cm- 2010 Specialized Allez 61cm
08-19-20 | 04:36 PM
#25
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No, it's the Goonie house , one of the location scenes, of many, in this old fishing town..
Consulates are in big cities .
Owner is likely Jewish..
You want to get a Visa ? https://embassy-finder.com/israel_in_usa
Consulates are in big cities .
Owner is likely Jewish..
You want to get a Visa ? https://embassy-finder.com/israel_in_usa
Last edited by fietsbob; 08-23-20 at 10:46 AM.