Yet another traffic fatality - Page 2 - Cycling Mob: Road Cycling, Mountain Biking and More

10-07-2003, 10:03 AM

Peter Rosenfed Said:

> visible. Easily visible in the headlights from a block away. The 3
> inch amber reflector Forester recommends is a LOT brighter, brighter
> than any of the LED taillights people normally use, and should make
> you visible even in adverse conditions (I've tested all of these in

You are quite correct with all this, but I thought I should add
something regarding the LED blinkies. I used to work shifts, and those
days I still took the car to work every day (night). I worked 22:00 to
06:00 shift. Lots of guys was (and still is) commuting that time of
the night, and all of them here in Secunda use LED blinkies. My point
is, you can see those blinkies a _long_ way off. I would say I used to
be able to see one at least 400meters off. ok, this is a largish town,
not a city, and the streets aren't very brightly lit at night.

I can't see how a driver can't see them. I dunno about fog though, we
don't get that very often.

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10-08-2003, 04:07 AM

On Tue, 7 Oct 2003 19:03:00 +0200, "Johann S." <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].za>
wrote:

>I can't see how a driver can't see them. I dunno about fog though, we
>don't get that very often.

You fail to consider that there are some drivers who, just from an
engineering standpoint, shouldn't work.

I wonder sometimes if they drive up and hit things just to see what
they are...

10-08-2003, 11:14 AM

"Rich Clark" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

> "Chalo" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

> > "Rich Clark" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:
> >
> > > Using a dual 12w
> > > spot/12w flood system, I've been told my headlights contribute as much
> to my
> > > night visibility from behind as do my three rear LED blinkies and
> > > rreflective triangle.
> >
> > Do you get by with just a belt and suspenders, or do you glue your pants
> on as well?
>
> I only glue my pants on when visiting certain downtown neighborhoods alone
> after dark.
>
> However, when you're in the lane every night on a road with no shoulder and
> the average car is going over 50mph, you *really* want drivers to see you
> from a long way away.

Ah, that makes more sense contextually.

Perhaps you could pull a trailer with one of those "Your Speed: XX
mph" signs on it. :-)

Chalo Colina

10-08-2003, 12:36 PM

On 8 Oct 2003 11:14:40 -0700, [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] (Chalo) wrote:
>Perhaps you could pull a trailer with one of those "Your Speed: XX
>mph" signs on it. :-)

Powered by a hub dynamo, no doubt.

I've always wanted to see what happens if I do three-digit
speeds approaching one of those -- does it top out at 99,
or does it error?

I haven't seen one on a suitable road in a long time, and
now I drive a vehicle that's limited to just under 100.

>Chalo Colina
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