Brightest Rear Light for Daytime Use
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Brightest Rear Light for Daytime Use
I'm interested to hear what fellow members consider to be the brightest rear lights for daytime riding?
The other day I was in my car and noticed two cyclists quite a distance ahead who both had very bright identical flash patten rear lights, unfortunately they took another route before I could reach them to ask what make / model their lights were.
The other day I was in my car and noticed two cyclists quite a distance ahead who both had very bright identical flash patten rear lights, unfortunately they took another route before I could reach them to ask what make / model their lights were.
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You cannot compete with the low winter sun (at least not without doing something illegal like strobing or dazzling) so it's usually better to maximise the contrast of your silhouette by leaving the lights off.
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Exposure TraceR are pretty bright and show a constant light with a brighter flash
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Try the Lezyne Zekto Drive Max.
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I use Bontrager Flare which had good reviews. Fellow cyclist chased me down this week just to find out what it was.
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I was also going to mention Bontrager Flare.
I should coco.
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Several members have mentioned / recommended Bontrager Flare but from where can you buy them? A Google search shows mainly USA companies are the made in the US?
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I got mine from Red Kite Cycles in Shirley West Mids They have webpage
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Just ordered one from Sigma sport £28.00 + £1.99 P&P
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The Four4th Scorpion is what many time trialists use. Can be seen from a mile away.
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Re: Brightest Rear Light for Daytime Use
Cube Rider wrote:I'm interested to hear what fellow members consider to be the brightest rear lights for daytime riding?
The other day I was in my car and noticed two cyclists quite a distance ahead who both had very bright identical flash patten rear lights, unfortunately they took another route before I could reach them to ask what make / model their lights were.
Dinotte Daytime 400R. Be aware, you will still have motorists skimming past your elbow
if they're deterined to get past you and into the gap ahead.
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De Sisti wrote:Cube Rider wrote:I'm interested to hear what fellow members consider to be the brightest rear lights for daytime riding?
The other day I was in my car and noticed two cyclists quite a distance ahead who both had very bright identical flash patten rear lights, unfortunately they took another route before I could reach them to ask what make / model their lights were.
Dinotte Daytime 400R. Be aware, you will still have motorists skimming past your elbow
if they're deterined to get past you and into the gap ahead.
£222.53...!!
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I have a couple of sets of See.Sense Ace lights and swear by them.
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Re: Brightest Rear Light for Daytime Use
mig wrote:De Sisti wrote:Cube Rider wrote:I'm interested to hear what fellow members consider to be the brightest rear lights for daytime riding?
The other day I was in my car and noticed two cyclists quite a distance ahead who both had very bright identical flash patten rear lights, unfortunately they took another route before I could reach them to ask what make / model their lights were.
Dinotte Daytime 400R. Be aware, you will still have motorists skimming past your elbow
if they're deterined to get past you and into the gap ahead.
£222.53...!!
I agree with De Sisti - brilliant light: I own one.
I also agree with Mig- as it is rather expensive - but what price your life?
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CyclingGuy wrote:I have a couple of sets of See.Sense Ace lights and swear by them.
V nice lights as well: have Ace2 on Kickstarter discount preorder - not as bright as the Dinotte but a lot cheaper.
Raleigh Randonneur 708 (Magura hydraulic brakes); Blue Raleigh Randonneur 708 dynamo; Pearson Compass 631 tourer; Dawes One Down 631 dynamo winter bike;Raleigh Travelogue 708 tourer dynamo; Kona Sutra; Trek 920 disc Sram Force.