trailblazer295
Newly Enlightened
Hey all
As I'm getting more into cycling and riding after work which usually results in riding at sunset. I live in the city so lighting to be seen by cars is important. I intend to use my Quark lights as headlamps once I narrow down a half decent mount for them. I'm still having trouble finding a good tail light solution. I tried a cheap light off ebay last year that features laser beams to draw lines on the road behind me. Now brightness wise it seemed good but the mount was cheap and after one tumble it snapped off. I'm in the process of trying to rig up a new mount but I'm keep my eyes open for a better option to invest in. I know my forward lighting will be sufficient for me to see where I am going, make myself visible and I can see other cars and react accordingly. But when they are behind me it's harder. As a driver in the city I know at night you have light hitting your eyes from all angles and one small red light doesn't really stand out at any distance until you are on top of the bike nearly. I rarely see tail lights with lumen output so it's hard to know how effective they are. We all now how over used "super bright LED" is. Now I do ride in the suburbs and not downtown which helps. I want something that will grab the attention of drivers so they are aware of my presence well in advance. Considering this is my safety I don't mind investing in a quality tail light. I do have a rear luggage rack on my bike and intend on buying a storage bag to strap on it as well if that makes a difference. I also plan to purchase an Osprey raptor 6 hydration pack and put a basic clip light on that as well. Can't have to much rear lighting in the city.
As I'm getting more into cycling and riding after work which usually results in riding at sunset. I live in the city so lighting to be seen by cars is important. I intend to use my Quark lights as headlamps once I narrow down a half decent mount for them. I'm still having trouble finding a good tail light solution. I tried a cheap light off ebay last year that features laser beams to draw lines on the road behind me. Now brightness wise it seemed good but the mount was cheap and after one tumble it snapped off. I'm in the process of trying to rig up a new mount but I'm keep my eyes open for a better option to invest in. I know my forward lighting will be sufficient for me to see where I am going, make myself visible and I can see other cars and react accordingly. But when they are behind me it's harder. As a driver in the city I know at night you have light hitting your eyes from all angles and one small red light doesn't really stand out at any distance until you are on top of the bike nearly. I rarely see tail lights with lumen output so it's hard to know how effective they are. We all now how over used "super bright LED" is. Now I do ride in the suburbs and not downtown which helps. I want something that will grab the attention of drivers so they are aware of my presence well in advance. Considering this is my safety I don't mind investing in a quality tail light. I do have a rear luggage rack on my bike and intend on buying a storage bag to strap on it as well if that makes a difference. I also plan to purchase an Osprey raptor 6 hydration pack and put a basic clip light on that as well. Can't have to much rear lighting in the city.