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ptlalley Offline
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I started commuting in June and have mounted head and tail lights but want to add another tail light for added visibility. I want to get a light to clip on either my clothes or underseat tool bag. Does anyone have any recommendations?
Thanks
Oct 23, 2008 06:13 PM
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Skyguy9999 Offline
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I use a Blinky 3 for my taillight. It's got the mount for either the seatpost or the frame arm for the back wheel. Then you have the option to clip it on whatever. I've seen people mention using multiples. Depends on what you're comfortable with. But mine's been holding up and I'm told it's very hard to not be seen, even in the daytime on flash mode.
Oct 23, 2008 08:12 PM
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jjayman3 Offline
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You said that rear you have mounted rear light. Where is it located?

When you think about light placement, remember the the human eye sees movement better than a fixed light.
I currently live in a bike friendly area. However, I use a white head light mounted on my bars, a red flashing light under my seat, a red flashing light on my left seat stay and a red flashing light on my backpack. I always wear a god awful yellow/green jersey with alumalite and I have reflective stickers on the heals of my shoes and my helmet. I also follow the traffic laws. It still amazes me the number of people that are surprised that a cyclist would actually commute by bike to work in the morning.

When I lived in an area where you were taking your life in you hand going down a one way, the right way in a car, I used a helmet light. It worked wonders!!! Nothing scares a person more than headlights when they are doing something wrong.

When you commute at night, remember the times when you were stuck in a car in traffic and how you were tired, aggravated and possibly jealous of that guy passing you, that was having fun and getting his workout in without taking time from the family, significant other or what ever. Remember they are not paying attention and you need to watch for them!

Sorry for my first post, it was way to long to a simple question.
Oct 23, 2008 08:26 PM
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ptlalley Offline
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I have my tail light mounted on the frame arm of the rear wheel and that is why I wanted one higher up to increase visibility. Most of my ride is on a bike trail. However, the few road miles are closest to my house so that means early morning darkness when I leave and late afternoon dusk upon return. Thnaks for the insight and recommendation.
Oct 24, 2008 05:57 AM
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