Light

[Saddle bum]

There was a recent thread where someone related the story of a motorist complaining at the intensity of his rear light.

Anybody know the name of a retina-burner of a rear light?

 

[longers]

I think it was this one, no idea if this is good value but it was first in a google.

 

[Ashtrayhead]

I think it was this one, no idea if this is good value but it was first in a google.

I use one of those and they're excellent value. You'll definitely be seen, even from sideways on.

 

[Aperitif]

That's the bad boy longers - I think Wiggle are doing a Special Offer on the Cateye Opticube and this one as a 'set' at the mo...
I got my set from cyclegurl for about 55 dollars. Easy and bright!

 

[longers]

The current cheap option that seems to be the favourite on the dazzle spectrum is the Smart-

http://www.primera-bournemouth.co.uk/Template.aspx?prodID=3063

I bought one of these last week from my LBS and tis very bright. I paid £16 from there but I'm sure it can be had cheaper on t'net somewhere.

I may be imagining things but I feel that I've had more drivers pass me closer since fitting it .

 

[Pete]

I may be imagining things but I feel that I've had more drivers pass me closer since fitting it .

Maybe because they think you're a motorbike, and of course motorcyclists don't count - even less so than cyclists...

I go for cheapo supermarket LED lights which are quite adequate in my opinion. And carry a spare. Wilkinsons are quite good.

In front, of course, it's a different story. There, the brighter the better.