[Tom Ritchey's Moustache]

As I understand it, blinking lights may interfere with a driver's ability to judge the rider's speed and distance, but they do grab attention best. Considering the most common issue is driver inattention, seems like blinky is the way to go, especially in the daytime. I would argue that awareness in general takes precedence over judging speed and distance precisely.

FWIW, blinking headlights are obnoxious. I'll always run mine solid. Rear lights are up for debate, though.

I could be wrong, of course. Happens quite often.

 

[StiHacka]

Nice content in a thread started by a high school student!

Anyone else waiting for his Aster commuting backpack?

I can't wait to use it as a travel bag for business trips. TSA is going to go nutz!

 

[canadmos]

Nice content in a thread started by a high school student!

Anyone else waiting for his Aster commuting backpack?

I can't wait to use it as a travel bag for business trips. TSA is going to go nutz!

Is this the one from the fellow who took RM's advice?

 

[Jm_]

As I understand it, blinking lights may interfere with a driver's ability to judge the rider's speed and distance, but they do grab attention best. Considering the most common issue is driver inattention, seems like blinky is the way to go, especially in the daytime. I would argue that awareness in general takes precedence over judging speed and distance precisely.

FWIW, blinking headlights are obnoxious. I'll always run mine solid. Rear lights are up for debate, though.

I could be wrong, of course. Happens quite often.

Oh hell yeah, I like when it's dark actually, because then my strobe gets the attention of people that really turning in opposite directions compared to where they are looking. These people will plow into you without ever "seeing" you.

 

[stevew]

I bought a colorful hi-viz Jersey but keep getting rammed from behind.

stunning.

 

[stevew]

I ride around town with a rubber dildo glued to the top of my helmet. That gets their attention!

do you run with it on your head as well?

 

[stevew]

the only cyclists i encounter are guys pushing their drunk bikes in the middle of the night in oncoming traffic....my headlights reflcting off thir shiny sixers of budweiser.....

 

[Jm_]

the only cyclists i encounter are guys pushing their drunk bikes in the middle of the night in oncoming traffic....my headlights reflcting off thir shiny sixers of budweiser.....

There are cyclists, and then are bums wth bikes.

 

[stevew]

There are cyclists, and then are bums wth bikes.

so a cyclist would never ride his bike in the midfle of the night to get a cold six pack...?

 

[Jm_]

so a cyclist would never ride his bike in the midfle of the night to get a cold six pack...?

No, that'd be dumb. A cyclist would have a flask. Otherwise, they just ride from brewery to brewery.

 

[eric strt6]

Whadaya mean my lights are blinding you?

strobe, then headamp then bar lamp lol

 

[JohnE]

the only cyclists i encounter are guys pushing their drunk bikes in the middle of the night in oncoming traffic....my headlights reflcting off thir shiny sixers of budweiser.....

They need to be hit if they are buying Budweiser...

 

[Jm_]

They need to be hit if they are buying Budweiser...

Ha, they rarely do that good, usually it's a 40 of piss-beer.