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Old 07-15-2004, 05:02 PM   #5 (permalink)
Mike Schwab
 
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Re: Lamps for Road Bike

I like my Cateye Opticube for the front, 4 AA batteries.
Get a second LED light in back and make sure it is different. I have
had a couple fall off on me. And the batteries could die on a ride and
you not notice.

Glm wrote:
>
> I purchased, or rather was persuaded at the end of a long day to purchase, a
> Cateye Compact Safety Red lamp for the rear of my bike.
>
> I am, however, quite keen to do night-time riding. Is this lamp good
> enough? If not, what lamps do people's experience suggest are the best?
>
> Likewise, I need something for the front that can be seen *and* will shed
> worthwhile light on the road.
>
> I am riding a light road bike and am keen not to add too much weight or
> screw heavy brackets onto the bars/frame, if a suitable compromise can be
> found.
>
> Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thank you in advance.
>
> Glm

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