Comments on: LED Bike Lights

By: Waterwomyn

Waterwomyn — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:55:37 +0000

Blinkies might attract the attention of a drunk, who will drive at the light. But I think this doesn’t happen as often as soccer mom just not noticing me, so I use blinkies.

By: bikesgonewild

bikesgonewild — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 05:46:33 +0000

…there was a similar discussion at ‘bicycle design’ & one of the commentators was convinced that not only was reflective material or an unblinking light more than enough but that “blinkies” created a dangerous cycling environment…

…i wouldn’t be caught w/out my blinkies but i’d love to hear any thoughts from others in that regard..

By: Mike Myers

Mike Myers — Sat, 31 May 2008 10:09:29 +0000

I’m a big fan of DiNotte’s lights. I have three—a 600L, a 200L, and a taillight(140L). The 600L puts out 600 lumens on high, and it’s a revelation. Lighting is addictive but you also develop a tolerance. I don’t like riding with only my 200L now because the 600L has spoiled me. It’s awesome to have bright lighting.

The taillight is great. It’s bright enough that motorists see me. I even run it in the morning daylight.

By: Hal

Hal — Fri, 30 May 2008 14:58:12 +0000

I just got the Sigma Sport PowerLED–VERY bright, fairly inexpensive (at ebikestop.com) and powered by 4 AAs or optional LiIon pack. I have various blinkies for “being seen”, including the excellent PB Superflash Stealth, but the PowerLED is doing a good job allowing me to see what’s ahead of me.

By: Stevep

Stevep — Fri, 30 May 2008 12:58:35 +0000

I wrote a blurb about my PrincetonTec experience here: wheeliebiscuit.blogspot.com/

By: Stevep

Stevep — Fri, 30 May 2008 12:56:52 +0000

I’m a fan of the PrincetonTec Switchback 3. It’s a little heavy and expensive, but the brightness and burn time make it worthwhile. PrincetonTec was also really helpful when I had a problem with the light.

By: gear

gear — Fri, 30 May 2008 11:18:43 +0000

I use the Lupine Wilma6 for a headlight (830 lumens) and a Dinotte tail light. After messing about with various head and tail light systems I bought this combination.

Had they been available fifteen years ago when I began commuting by bike and had I’d know I’d be wasting a lot of money on lesser lights (lesser in quality and lumen output); I would have bought these first.

I recamend them without reservation. The Lupine headlight is only surpassed by other Lupine models and the Dinotte tail light will completely change the way automobiles approach you on the road.

By: Paul in Minneapoils

Paul in Minneapoils — Fri, 30 May 2008 02:58:20 +0000

My touring bike I use for most commuting has a Schmidt Dynamo front hub with Busch & Müller lights. The main headlight is a 1 watt LED, it’s very bright and lights the road well. I also have a halogen powered by the dynamo, but hardly ever need to turn it on too. Back in 05 when I baught them they were cheaper, that was over 10,000 miles ago. My LED turn on by its self and I never feel any drag. Like today it was over cast and my lights turned them selves on, I didn’t notice till I was home and saw the taillight still glowing . Peter White lists a dynamo powered 3 watt LED comming soon. I am afraid that might blind motorist. ; )

By: SteveP

SteveP — Fri, 30 May 2008 02:33:37 +0000

I use the PrincetonTec Switchback 3, and it’s great. It’s a little heavy and a lot expensive, but it’s worth it. The light is crazy bright and the burn time is longer than most lights. PrincetonTec has great customer service too. I have some more thoughts about it on my blog.

By: david in fla

david in fla — Thu, 29 May 2008 16:06:10 +0000

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