Rear lights.

[ericmark]

The bike has a head lamp, but no rear lights, all I have is lights on the helmet, Lidi best with indicators too. But I look at back of bike and question is where can they go? Mud guard obscure the seat. Rear fork likely will get damaged when folded. In the main not needed, but may be the odd time don't get home on time. So may be best place is on me. But what do others use?

 

[Mo1959]

The bike has a head lamp, but no rear lights, all I have is lights on the helmet, Lidi best with indicators too. But I look at back of bike and question is where can they go? Mud guard obscure the seat. Rear fork likely will get damaged when folded. In the main not needed, but may be the odd time don't get home on time. So may be best place is on me. But what do others use?

I like one that I can clip into my Topeak saddle bag and it's easy to move from bike to bike.

 

[Cycleops]

Just get a cheapie led that runs on triple As and flashes. They’re very visible. The batteries lasts ages.

 

[ericmark]

I had a cheap lamp on previous bikes, but they did not fold, and the mud guard did not obscure the seat. So if it sticks out will be damaged when folded. Road bike has a back rack and a light on the rack. I would normally find likes of Lidi and Aldi would from time to time do cycle lamp kits, but nearest is 8 miles away, and no car licence, so daughter does shopping or on line. Looked at the arm bands but would put them on my legs.

 

[Spiderweb]

Can you post a pic of your bike please.

 

[Sharky]

Looked at the arm bands but would put them on my legs.

I was about to suggest reflective slap bands for the ankles. Very effective and visible from the rear in car headlights.

But strictly to be legal in the UK, you need a rear light fixed to the bike.

 

[Cycleops]

So you’re saying the fold is the problem in fitting the rear light? @Spiderweb beat me to it. You don’t have to buy from Lidl, there are plenty of online sellers offering budget lights.

 

[Chris S]

How about a clip on light on your clothing?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/233506218034?hash=item365e0e2032:g:zEIAAOSw2m1gUhL3

 

[Baldy]

Halfords sell a set of two flashing lights one red one white for £10. Just clip the red one to your back.

 

[kayakerles]

I use blinky red lights when I ride day or night, as I often am riding in traffic and every bit of visibility helps. The main thing you want is one with high lumens output. 100 lm and 150 lm are both plenty bright. They are USB rechargeable. I pull a small section of the strap out of a hole on the back of my helmet and clip it on there. When I fasten the helmet the light tightens to the helmet.

Great location and at night can be easily seen a block away. However, if it must be mounted on your bike, you can take the reflector off the back of your rack if you have one and buy a small L shape bracket to attach with a nut and bolt through the rack and make a holder for it. Brighter lumens = more visibility. They seem pricey but are so convenient and you don’t have to mess with batteries. Cygolite is a good brand. (Snapshot only)

 

[ericmark]

My helmet is this type
already so no point putting a light on the helmet, what I do worry about is I don't know if the helmet lights stops working, the handle bar control may show the helmet is turned on, but seems prudent to have back-up on shirt, legs, or arms.

Yes I know should comply with BS6102/3 and be a steady light not flashing and fixed to bike. But I am not intending to do night riding, it is really for when things go wrong. Not one of my bikes has BS6102/3 printed on it.

 

[Sharky]

The UK law allows flashing lights and must be fixed to the bike. In the event of an accident, the other party could claim contributary negligence.
Helmet lights can be good secondary lights, but if you move your head, or bend down, the rear light can give a confusing view to a following motorist or could momentarily dissappear from view.

 

[cougie uk]

I find lights mounted on the bike to be the best. Helmet mounted are too high - makes it look like a bike further away in the dark. Also a lot of people ride head down so the light at the back is pointed to the sky.

I'm curious about a mudguard that blocks your saddle ?

 

[Tenkaykev]

I have an adapter that clips on to the saddle rails, works well on my Brommie

 

[Blue Hills]

I use blinky red lights when I ride day or night, as I often am riding in traffic and every bit of visibility helps. The main thing you want is one with high lumens output. 100 lm and 150 lm are both plenty bright. They are USB rechargeable. I pull a small section of the strap out of a hole on the back of my helmet and clip it on there. When I fasten the helmet the light tightens to the helmet.

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Great location and at night can be easily seen a block away. However, if it must be mounted on your bike, you can take the reflector off the back of your rack if you have one and buy a small L shape bracket to attach with a nut and bolt through the rack and make a holder for it. Brighter lumens = more visibility. They seem pricey but are so convenient and you don’t have to mess with batteries. Cygolite is a good brand. (Snapshot only)

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Absolutely not - what on earth do you think this head height oo so powerful light is like for any cyclists following you? A fair few cyclists with powerful head mounted rear lights in London, UK. A nightmare.
Do cars have headlights, rear lights, let alone flashing, shining straight into the eyes of other motorists through their windscreens?