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Discussion at Motorized Bicycle Engine Kit Forum in the Motor Bicycle Safety forum. I just read an article that said that 75% or bicycle / car crashes are frontal for the bicycle. Only 25% ...
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Old 08-03-2009, 08:21 PM
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I just read an article that said that 75% or bicycle / car crashes are frontal for the bicycle. Only 25% from the rear. That suprised me. Anyone found a source for a front mounted white or amber strobe light that can be seen in daylight? I have found different lights for the rear and use the Planet Bike led strobe on the back of mine. I don't mind mounting a small sla battery if it is really bright.
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Old 08-03-2009, 10:40 PM
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I ride on the far ride side of the road with traffic,so if i get hit its going to be from behind.
I dont worry about lights during the day,its the night time that you need to be lit up really good.

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Old 08-04-2009, 05:48 AM
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The article I was reading addressed cars pulling out of side streets. Said that auto drivers were looking for other cars, not bicycles so the crash would be frontal for the bike and side for the car. I really don't want to have that experience. I ride on the far right side of the road also. Right where the broken glass, rocks, gravel, 2 x 4's and other nasty stuff live.

Guess I need to look at places that sell safety equipment for forklifts, heavy equipment, etc.
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Old 08-04-2009, 05:54 AM
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The article I was reading addressed cars pulling out of side streets. Said that auto drivers were looking for other cars, not bicycles so the crash would be frontal for the bike and side for the car. I really don't want to have that experience. I ride on the far right side of the road also. Right where the broken glass, rocks, gravel, 2 x 4's and other nasty stuff live.

Guess I need to look at places that sell safety equipment for forklifts, heavy equipment, etc.
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Old 08-04-2009, 12:03 PM
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check this out! I run the minewt dual lights. they have high, low beams and strobe for daylight and have a rechargeable battery.LED's , so their nice and bright. you get your money's worth.
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I think I'd start aiming at someone with a bright flashing strobe on their bike.
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Old 08-04-2009, 06:05 PM
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Old 08-04-2009, 06:33 PM
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Nice, but I would hate to have a headlight that cost more than my bike. I think I will just paint a "Bullseye" on my shirt. No one around here can hit one of those.
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Old 08-04-2009, 06:57 PM
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I think I'd start aiming at someone with a bright flashing strobe on their bike.
No **** they probably would start aiming at me too. I get annoyed with the buses here that have strobe lights on the roof.

I do have a NiteRider on one of my bikes and I do worry about it getting ripped off. It doesn't do strobe, that is a new feature. I love the Serengeti flashlights I use, You get 2 for under $30 they have low/high/strobe, I only run one of them at a time as they are more than bright enough.

I have been putting valve stem flashers on the bikes lately, I hope that helps people see me.
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Nice, but I would hate to have a headlight that cost more than my bike. I think I will just paint a "Bullseye" on my shirt. No one around here can hit one of those.
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