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When it's dark...use LIGHTS!!!!

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  • #32
    blorg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,995 ✭✭✭✭blorg


    DirkVoodoo wrote: »
    Meh, you can get a set of jeweller's screwdrivers for next to nothing, handy to have as well.
    Sure, bit of a drawback if you find yourself wanting to replace the batteries away from home though- I was out with someone who was rather struggling with it! The Smart is a standard use coin or key to pop open type. Drawback of that of course is that there is more of a possibility the light will separate accidentally.


  • #33
    Raam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,318 ✭✭✭✭Raam


    blorg wrote: »
    Sure, bit of a drawback if you find yourself wanting to replace the batteries away from home though- I was out with someone who was rather struggling with it!

    Yes, it took me a solid 20 minutes to get the damn battery changed.


  • #34
    Supercell
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,782 ✭✭✭✭Supercell


    On a related note , is it possible to find a Sam Browne belt with leds?
    I've flashing bits on my ankles and arms, back of the bike and front, but the middle bit..ie my torso isnt lit up, a flashing Sam Browne would be pretty good i reckon.
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  • #35
    Gavin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,660 ✭✭✭Gavin


    Niteize do a vest with glowing strips.

    sportvest_main.jpg

    Really though, like Tunney (again), I've given up on christmas tree stuff. I have a very bright front light and two smart 1/2 watts on the back. One blinking on me, one steady on the bike. Handy to have a light on your person if you come off the bike. Good quality reliable bright lights.


  • #36
    Húrin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,045 ✭✭✭Húrin


    I don't understand why people show such reckless disregard for their own safety. It's quite obvious to anyone that a dark cyclist is nearly invisible from the inside of a car. You don't need to be a driver.
    Lumen wrote: »
    A paintball gun loaded with fluorescent pain would provide a considerate and satisfying retribution.

    "fluorescent pain", that's just great!


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  • #37
    BostonB
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,053 ✭✭✭✭BostonB


    Supercell wrote: »
    On a related note , is it possible to find a Sam Browne belt with leds?
    I've flashing bits on my ankles and arms, back of the bike and front, but the middle bit..ie my torso isnt lit up, a flashing Sam Browne would be pretty good i reckon.

    I've a vest with two lines of flashing lights, I haven't been wearing as it makes me look like a christmas tree, and its a bit small tbh. I've a good 5 LED flashing light on the front and a good rear red led with white strobe. I've a hi vis cycling jacket which is wind proof so I usually wear that.

    Crazy the number of unlit cyclists, they tend to be the ones that break all lights and cycle up the instead of trucks at junctions.


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