A picture of these was posted, here is the link.
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On Thursday, August 20, 2020 at 5:55:05 PM UTC-4, Joel wrote:
>
> 2 close calls in one day. My red blinking cateye is useless in daylight.
> I a interested in front and back lights to help me be more visible, your
> thoughts
Thanks for the heads up, Peter!
On Sun, Aug 23, 2020, 7:15 AM Peter White wrote:
> I think Dinotte is out of business. In the past few months I've had
> numerous telephone calls from people telling me they placed an order
> through the Dinotte website, paid for the order, and then got nothing.
I like using these for being attention-grabbing in lower light conditions
(in addition to standard headlight / taillight); in brighter light I would
say the safety triangles / safety pizza is as good a line of defense as you
can hope for. Other than just avoiding higher traffic streets at all
Based on driver behavior, my most high-viz outfit is a black dress suit and
heels.
I have a Cycliq 6 (and a 12 up front) and I could swear that daytime
drivers behind me know that that thing is a camera. I don't turn on the
light, just the camera, and it has a rotating indicator light.
Oh crap that s a real shame no warning
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> On Aug 23, 2020, at 7:15 AM, Peter White wrote:
>
> I think Dinotte is out of business. In the past few months I've had numerous
> telephone calls from people telling me they placed an order through the
> Dinotte website, paid
I think Dinotte is out of business. In the past few months I've had
numerous telephone calls from people telling me they placed an order
through the Dinotte website, paid for the order, and then got nothing.
Sounds like the payment system is still working but nothing else. They
can't contact
I would check out dinotte lights, made in u.s.a., expensive, but very
bright and very durable. they make a couple amber front lights that are
highly visible without being too obnoxious to oncoming traffic...one can
even work as a headlight in full dark on the road. I combine them with
dynamo
A couple of weeks ago I was riding down a shady stretch of an MUP when up
ahead I saw a very bright light coming towards me. Since this path is
frequented by power line repair personnel as well as occasional police
patrols, I assumed that it was one of their vehicles and was preparing to
pull
Thanks; good to know! I'm fortunate not to have to commute on traffic
arteries during rush hour -- work at home -- but I did so for years, and
while I was pretty well seasoned at traffic riding, any aid to visibility
was and is still welcome. I use to keep a reflective triangle on the back
of my
Patrick,
Yes. I think, for many, it reminds them of farm or construction equipment
and they are pre-disposed to notice it. I have no proof of that but I have
also found drivers giving me a bit more room, even in big pickup trucks.
That did not always seem to be the case previously.
Again, I
I don't mind a blinking red rear in the day to help me get the attention of
cars approaching from behind, BUT overall I like the Bright, Steady, Front
and rear light. Often If my front light stops working for some reason, I
discover it, because I notice people pulling out in front of me where
That does it, I’m getting red socks, seriously. Also a good excuse for red
T’s. Thanks Deacon.
On Fri, Aug 21, 2020 at 8:10 PM 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch <
rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote:
> I came up with my daylight visibility strategy from observing redwing
> blackbirds,
I came up with my daylight visibility strategy from observing redwing
blackbirds, which I always see easily from afar, whether still or in
flight, be they in shadow or sunlight or cloudy/dim light. Black body, with
a surprisingly small patch of red, bordered on one side by yellow. That's
it.
I'd like confirmation that the drivers who said they noticed him with that
reflector noticed it during the day -- if that was the case. I use one of
those triangles at night, but haven't been using it during our (very
bright) daylight.
On Fri, Aug 21, 2020 at 5:36 PM Joel Stern wrote:
>
Patrick, I think he is referring to the study I posted above. It is not on
my computer but on my ipad or I would post it here. It is under one of my
posts. Here it is,
https://www.roadbikerider.com/incisive-new-studies-on-cyclist-visibility-d3/
On Fri, Aug 21, 2020 at 7:33 PM Patrick Moore
Brian: Sincere question: Was this during the day that drivers noticed this
so well?
On Fri, Aug 21, 2020 at 3:44 PM Brian Campbell
wrote:
> In addition to using a generator powered headlight and taillight in
> "always on mode", I also use one of these:
>
>
>
In addition to using a generator powered headlight and taillight in "always
on mode", I also use one of these:
https://www.rivbike.com/collections/odds-ends/products/miny-mini-mine-reflecto-triangle-minny
I have had more than one passing driver mention that they noticed it.
On Friday, August
Thanks Nick
On Fri, Aug 21, 2020 at 4:35 AM Nick Payne wrote:
> I have the Niterider Solas on several bikes. I use it in blinking mode,
> and it's easily visible from several hundred metres away in bright
> sunlight. It also has an optional seatstay mount that you can use, which is
> another
Thanks. You are right about US drivers, Unless they also are cyclists most
are clueless
On Fri, Aug 21, 2020 at 4:36 PM aeroperf wrote:
>
> Interesting subject all around.
>
> Airplane studies, for both the Air Force and the FAA, indicate that 4
> cycles per second is the optimum flash rate
Interesting subject all around.
Airplane studies, for both the Air Force and the FAA, indicate that 4
cycles per second is the optimum flash rate for getting a pilot’s
attention. I use a Planet Bike Beamer 80 for the front, and Planet Bike
Grateful Red taillight, both on quick flash mode.
I have the Niterider Solas on several bikes. I use it in blinking mode, and
it's easily visible from several hundred metres away in bright sunlight. It
also has an optional seatstay mount that you can use, which is another plus
in my book, as I use Carradice or similar saddlebags on most of my
I use Bontrager Flare R (rear) and Ion 350 (front) when I’m out on the open
road for longer day rides. I use a dynamo front and little blinky rear for
city riding. The Bontrager lights are BRIGHT day-rated lights; too bright
for city riding at night, in my opinion.
Erik
Philly
On Thursday,
Thanks Julian. Me too on the close calls. People think either it is just
a bike, I can beat it before it gets here or my favorite, they are just
stupid. Now this does not take into account those not paying attention.
On Thu, Aug 20, 2020 at 6:47 PM Julian Westerhout
wrote:
> Joel,
>
> Glad
Joel,
Glad they were only close calls! :(
I use a dynamo hub with headlight and taillight on at all times on the
bikes i ride most -- plus a blinky in the back, and an orange safety
triangle hanging from my commuter's saddle. Pretty dorky, but hopefully
pretty visible.
I like dynamos
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