#bicycle lights

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Time for more ride pimping, Safety Minded Edition! ♿

Prompted by Mr. C mentioning that I really should get the Rolling Rave moved over from the clunker to the new chair, or just pick up some more wheel lights--plus add some bike-type wheel reflectors at the bare minimum, before we move to Sweden.

(Because drivers are hopefully already looking out for those! And it should be way easier to physically get out and about from that new place on my own, not to mention Malmö being less of a plague pit to keep my hopefully by then fully vaccinated ass from avoiding going out out around humans.)

Anyway, I also saw Question: DIY Customizations on /r/wheelchairs, including this comment thread:

Which also helped inspire me, with my own Too Much Gene possibly kicking in just a tad. 😅

His video, BTW:

No Bluetooth control here, unfortunately! (Or speaker setup.) But, an assortment of lighting which will hopefully look interesting besides being functional from visibility and seeing where I'm going perspectives.

On the Rolling Disco front, it looks like enough of a PITA to move the previous fairly cheap hub mounted lights over. Considering it's strings of the LEDs on a wire that needs to be (rather laboriously) woven and wrapped through the spokes. So, I decided to try a little different approach:

These just shine out from around the hub, and have the added benefit of the wheels not needing to be moving for them to show up nicely. Good reviews from multiple wheelchair users. It should also be USB rechargeable while they're on the wheels, and have way more control options even if that involves a lot of awkward button pressing to cycle through the different color/flashing modes!

Then there's the slightly more boring stuff. The bright white Scotchlite reflective spoke covers (with some basic yellow oval bike wheel reflectors Mr. C was insisting are a minimum still on the way). For better visibility with the lights off.

There's also the extra bright basic bike headlights/taillights set, which should also be useful for seeing where I'm going.

Eventually need to get some more rechargeable AAAs for the little Maglite-in-clamp type headlights, since they take three each. But, in the meantime they do have the regular batteries they came with.

There are two of those little taillights too, but I had one out of the box to mess with. That also came with pairs of red and blue little spoke-clipping button LEDs included, in case you want to impersonate a cop? 🚔 No particular plans for those, but maybe I'll think of something.

I also needed to get another dorky-looking rechargeable head lamp anyway, after the one I had for general purposes apparently also got thrown away by that damned cleaning crew. 🙄 I actually used to find that useful for extra visibility (and navigation!) while cycling after dark--with another little red taillight clipped to the back of the band, because why not.

Should be at least as useful in the chair, if not quite the same level of dorkiness without the bike helmet!

Probably some updates in a while, once I actually get the chair wiped down and the new shit installed on there.

May be a bit of customization overkill, but I'm having fun. 😁

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10 Best All Season Bike Lights

If you enjoy winter cycling, you’ll need all the information on how to get the best out of it. We made a guide with tips and tricks on how to best survive and get motivated for winter cycling. Having the proper equipment is a big part of the list, especially having good bike lights. Keeping yourself safe is the top priority. Check out this list of 10 Best Bike Lights For Winter Cycling and make sure you stay safe on the road.

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How Bright Does a Bike Light Need To Be?

The brightness of a light is measured in Lumens. To give a comparison figure a car light produces about 700 lumens. Bike lights can vary from say 15 to 1500 lumens or more depending on the light. So how do you choose the right light for your bike? For off-road cycling, a much brighter light would be needed to be able to see what hazards there are ahead. A bike light is going to get wet whether it is used for commuting or for riding off-road. Therefore you need to consider how waterproof the light is.

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The Purpose Of The Bicycle Light Is To Observe And Be Observed

The most obvious purpose of installing lights on a vehicle is to increase your visibility of the road during limited visibility conditions such as at night, or in hazy weather, or during heavy rainfall.

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How to choose the right bike light - A buyer’s guide

The primary purpose of every bike light is to boost your visibility and make you more noticeable for other road users. But the kind of bike light you need depends on various factors such as:

Your locality

How often you use the bike

The duration of your ride

The kind of weather 

The terrain 

The time of the day

What type of bike lights do you need?

1. Front Bike Lights 

They have two purposes. First, they let you see the road ahead during low visibility conditions. Second, they give a warning or indication to pedestrians in front of you of your presence.

It should have the following features:

Longer battery life

Narrow focus beam

High Power (100-300 lumens)

It should be white 

2. Rear lights

Rear lights are attached at the back of your bike. Their sole purpose is to make you as visible as possible to the other road users. It should have the following features:

Wider beams

Low-medium Power (5-100 Lumens)

It should be red.

Should have wider disbursement

Having a flash mode is better.

3. Wearable lights

If you want to be more noticeable you can invest in wearable lights. These can be attached to your helmet or your tracksuit and strapped to other locations on your bike.

4. Back up lights

What if your batteries die mid-journey, that too during night time? 

In case your main light stops working, you need a set backup light with you, especially if you ride for a longer duration. They can be fitted to your bike or carried in a backpack. They have less power than main lights but are lighter in weight and have longer battery life.

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Everything you need to know about bicycle lights

Do you often go riding in the dark? If yes, then you need to invest in a good bike light. Some states have laws that mandate having bike lights. However, choosing a bike light is not easy as you may have expected. Here is everything you need to know about a bicycle lights.

What is the law?

This depends on the state where you live, but most states have strict laws that mandate using bike lights after sunset and during low visibility conditions. In addition to bike lights, you are also required to have reflectors. 

Different Light Modes:-

An ideal bike light has different modes to choose from. Choosing the right mode depends on the weather conditions, time of day, and the duration of your ride.

Here are a few common modes that most bike lights have.

Flash mode 

High Beam

Low Beam 

Front & Rear Lights

Front lights are used to see the road ahead during the night-time or limited visibility conditions. They should have higher power, a narrow beam, and a larger battery. Rear lights are meant to make you noticeable to other road users. They are usually red, have lower power and wider beam angles to ensure visibility from all sides.