Crashed day before yesterday - Page 4

12-10-2004, 12:15 PM

: || Traffic did give me a wide berth...
:
: You're likely better seen at night. Your only concern is seeing what is
: coming at you. Good idea about the helmet mounted light. I'm still
: planning to get one so I'll feel confident about riding at night.

I had planned to learn to rollerblade this winter (well, that is. I can do
it some--just not fluidly), before the shoulder surgery took precedence. I
had thought I needed a helmet mounted light and was doing some research on
what to get. I was looking at the Petzl brand, mainly. But, at the time, the
one I wanted was on backorder so I didn't ever pull the trigger and get it.
Have you looked into selecting a light, yet? Buy something and give me some
feedback.

Pat in TX

12-10-2004, 12:15 PM

: || Traffic did give me a wide berth...
:
: You're likely better seen at night. Your only concern is seeing what is
: coming at you. Good idea about the helmet mounted light. I'm still
: planning to get one so I'll feel confident about riding at night.

I had planned to learn to rollerblade this winter (well, that is. I can do
it some--just not fluidly), before the shoulder surgery took precedence. I
had thought I needed a helmet mounted light and was doing some research on
what to get. I was looking at the Petzl brand, mainly. But, at the time, the
one I wanted was on backorder so I didn't ever pull the trigger and get it.
Have you looked into selecting a light, yet? Buy something and give me some
feedback.

Pat in TX

12-10-2004, 12:15 PM

: || Traffic did give me a wide berth...
:
: You're likely better seen at night. Your only concern is seeing what is
: coming at you. Good idea about the helmet mounted light. I'm still
: planning to get one so I'll feel confident about riding at night.

I had planned to learn to rollerblade this winter (well, that is. I can do
it some--just not fluidly), before the shoulder surgery took precedence. I
had thought I needed a helmet mounted light and was doing some research on
what to get. I was looking at the Petzl brand, mainly. But, at the time, the
one I wanted was on backorder so I didn't ever pull the trigger and get it.
Have you looked into selecting a light, yet? Buy something and give me some
feedback.

Pat in TX

12-10-2004, 01:20 PM

Pat wrote:
||||| Traffic did give me a wide berth...
|||
||| You're likely better seen at night. Your only concern is seeing
||| what is coming at you. Good idea about the helmet mounted light.
||| I'm still planning to get one so I'll feel confident about riding
||| at night.
||
|| I had planned to learn to rollerblade this winter (well, that is. I
|| can do it some--just not fluidly), before the shoulder surgery took
|| precedence. I had thought I needed a helmet mounted light and was
|| doing some research on what to get. I was looking at the Petzl
|| brand, mainly. But, at the time, the one I wanted was on backorder
|| so I didn't ever pull the trigger and get it. Have you looked into
|| selecting a light, yet? Buy something and give me some feedback.

Well, this is the one I want to get

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

namely because I already have the same one for the handlebar. I already
have recharge ni-mh batteries. Really, the only thing holding me back is
finding a good price on it. I got the handlebar version at nashbar for what
seemed like a good price, but they don't seem to be carrying the helmet
version.

On my one night ride I decided that I didn't like not being able to see what
make be in some other direction when riding down a dark road. One issue I
do have the this light is that the button on the handlebar version is a bit
hard to engage. I think for the helmet version this would pose a problem
for me as I would like to be able to easily turn the light on/off. Also, I
would like to have some light at other places on the bike so that I can see
things like what ring I'm on the front/back and what my bike computer says
(speed, cadence, etc.).

I will likely go ahead and buy something soon, though.

12-10-2004, 01:20 PM

Pat wrote:
||||| Traffic did give me a wide berth...
|||
||| You're likely better seen at night. Your only concern is seeing
||| what is coming at you. Good idea about the helmet mounted light.
||| I'm still planning to get one so I'll feel confident about riding
||| at night.
||
|| I had planned to learn to rollerblade this winter (well, that is. I
|| can do it some--just not fluidly), before the shoulder surgery took
|| precedence. I had thought I needed a helmet mounted light and was
|| doing some research on what to get. I was looking at the Petzl
|| brand, mainly. But, at the time, the one I wanted was on backorder
|| so I didn't ever pull the trigger and get it. Have you looked into
|| selecting a light, yet? Buy something and give me some feedback.

Well, this is the one I want to get

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

namely because I already have the same one for the handlebar. I already
have recharge ni-mh batteries. Really, the only thing holding me back is
finding a good price on it. I got the handlebar version at nashbar for what
seemed like a good price, but they don't seem to be carrying the helmet
version.

On my one night ride I decided that I didn't like not being able to see what
make be in some other direction when riding down a dark road. One issue I
do have the this light is that the button on the handlebar version is a bit
hard to engage. I think for the helmet version this would pose a problem
for me as I would like to be able to easily turn the light on/off. Also, I
would like to have some light at other places on the bike so that I can see
things like what ring I'm on the front/back and what my bike computer says
(speed, cadence, etc.).

I will likely go ahead and buy something soon, though.

12-10-2004, 01:20 PM

Pat wrote:
||||| Traffic did give me a wide berth...
|||
||| You're likely better seen at night. Your only concern is seeing
||| what is coming at you. Good idea about the helmet mounted light.
||| I'm still planning to get one so I'll feel confident about riding
||| at night.
||
|| I had planned to learn to rollerblade this winter (well, that is. I
|| can do it some--just not fluidly), before the shoulder surgery took
|| precedence. I had thought I needed a helmet mounted light and was
|| doing some research on what to get. I was looking at the Petzl
|| brand, mainly. But, at the time, the one I wanted was on backorder
|| so I didn't ever pull the trigger and get it. Have you looked into
|| selecting a light, yet? Buy something and give me some feedback.

Well, this is the one I want to get

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

namely because I already have the same one for the handlebar. I already
have recharge ni-mh batteries. Really, the only thing holding me back is
finding a good price on it. I got the handlebar version at nashbar for what
seemed like a good price, but they don't seem to be carrying the helmet
version.

On my one night ride I decided that I didn't like not being able to see what
make be in some other direction when riding down a dark road. One issue I
do have the this light is that the button on the handlebar version is a bit
hard to engage. I think for the helmet version this would pose a problem
for me as I would like to be able to easily turn the light on/off. Also, I
would like to have some light at other places on the bike so that I can see
things like what ring I'm on the front/back and what my bike computer says
(speed, cadence, etc.).

I will likely go ahead and buy something soon, though.

12-10-2004, 01:20 PM

Pat wrote:
||||| Traffic did give me a wide berth...
|||
||| You're likely better seen at night. Your only concern is seeing
||| what is coming at you. Good idea about the helmet mounted light.
||| I'm still planning to get one so I'll feel confident about riding
||| at night.
||
|| I had planned to learn to rollerblade this winter (well, that is. I
|| can do it some--just not fluidly), before the shoulder surgery took
|| precedence. I had thought I needed a helmet mounted light and was
|| doing some research on what to get. I was looking at the Petzl
|| brand, mainly. But, at the time, the one I wanted was on backorder
|| so I didn't ever pull the trigger and get it. Have you looked into
|| selecting a light, yet? Buy something and give me some feedback.

Well, this is the one I want to get

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

namely because I already have the same one for the handlebar. I already
have recharge ni-mh batteries. Really, the only thing holding me back is
finding a good price on it. I got the handlebar version at nashbar for what
seemed like a good price, but they don't seem to be carrying the helmet
version.

On my one night ride I decided that I didn't like not being able to see what
make be in some other direction when riding down a dark road. One issue I
do have the this light is that the button on the handlebar version is a bit
hard to engage. I think for the helmet version this would pose a problem
for me as I would like to be able to easily turn the light on/off. Also, I
would like to have some light at other places on the bike so that I can see
things like what ring I'm on the front/back and what my bike computer says
(speed, cadence, etc.).

I will likely go ahead and buy something soon, though.

12-10-2004, 05:25 PM

"SlowRider" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:1102696129.817099.132140@f14g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> cheg wrote:
> > http://home.comcast.net/~a0000004/db_night1.jpg
> > http://home.comcast.net/~a0000004/db_night2.jpg
> > http://home.comcast.net/~a0000004/db_night3.jpg
> >
> > The latest addition, complete with Livestrong collar:
> > http://home.comcast.net/~a0000004/dog2.jpg
>
> Interesting light setup (especially your rear lights), but -- don't
> your legs interfere with your headlamps?
>
> I've got a 10W lamp on my front and a blinky red light for the rear.
> Looks like your bike could be used to light a baseball field in a
> pinch!
>
> (I wonder if this is Wattage Envy...?)
>
> JR
>

Most of that is actually reflectors. I bought a bunch of 3M industrial grade
reflective tape on e-bay and distributed it around the frame and on my helmet.
I put some more on the fork crown since the picture was taken. Also, the Ortlieb
panniers have very effective reflector patches on them front and back. For
lights I have a Cateye EL-200 headlight, a 5 LED reflector/taillight mounted on
the rack, and an amber blinkie on the back of my helmet.

12-10-2004, 05:25 PM

"SlowRider" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:1102696129.817099.132140@f14g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> cheg wrote:
> > http://home.comcast.net/~a0000004/db_night1.jpg
> > http://home.comcast.net/~a0000004/db_night2.jpg
> > http://home.comcast.net/~a0000004/db_night3.jpg
> >
> > The latest addition, complete with Livestrong collar:
> > http://home.comcast.net/~a0000004/dog2.jpg
>
> Interesting light setup (especially your rear lights), but -- don't
> your legs interfere with your headlamps?
>
> I've got a 10W lamp on my front and a blinky red light for the rear.
> Looks like your bike could be used to light a baseball field in a
> pinch!
>
> (I wonder if this is Wattage Envy...?)
>
> JR
>

Most of that is actually reflectors. I bought a bunch of 3M industrial grade
reflective tape on e-bay and distributed it around the frame and on my helmet.
I put some more on the fork crown since the picture was taken. Also, the Ortlieb
panniers have very effective reflector patches on them front and back. For
lights I have a Cateye EL-200 headlight, a 5 LED reflector/taillight mounted on
the rack, and an amber blinkie on the back of my helmet.

12-10-2004, 05:25 PM

"SlowRider" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:1102696129.817099.132140@f14g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> cheg wrote:
> > http://home.comcast.net/~a0000004/db_night1.jpg
> > http://home.comcast.net/~a0000004/db_night2.jpg
> > http://home.comcast.net/~a0000004/db_night3.jpg
> >
> > The latest addition, complete with Livestrong collar:
> > http://home.comcast.net/~a0000004/dog2.jpg
>
> Interesting light setup (especially your rear lights), but -- don't
> your legs interfere with your headlamps?
>
> I've got a 10W lamp on my front and a blinky red light for the rear.
> Looks like your bike could be used to light a baseball field in a
> pinch!
>
> (I wonder if this is Wattage Envy...?)
>
> JR
>

Most of that is actually reflectors. I bought a bunch of 3M industrial grade
reflective tape on e-bay and distributed it around the frame and on my helmet.
I put some more on the fork crown since the picture was taken. Also, the Ortlieb
panniers have very effective reflector patches on them front and back. For
lights I have a Cateye EL-200 headlight, a 5 LED reflector/taillight mounted on
the rack, and an amber blinkie on the back of my helmet.