Yes, your right, I am mainly wanting the lights for low-light exceptions, but I do my best to force the issue, if there isn't a bike lane or adequate shoulder, I ride in the center of a traffic lane taking as much space as a car.
I have commuted on motorcycles too, and even an underpowered scooter, so I understand being invisible!
I saw a half-way decent set-up on a gas powered bike site, but I can't seem to find the book-mark anywhere .. DOH!
Near my house one of the most dangerous places is the exit to a FredMeyer's store. People pulling out onto the main road there rarely LOOK for people using the sidewalk, much less the bike lane.
I've come pretty close to being clipped there and the exit to the post office. It's bad enough when people look in your direction and not really see ya, it's the people who are yaking on their cell phones or otherwise not paying attention and don't even look both ways that drive me nuts!
That's why I ride defensively, unless I am sure they already see me and are just being pushy (like a gravel truck w/ trailer the other day, thought he could scare me out of his way with his horn
) I'm not looking for a car vs my leg/arm/head competition. :wink:
I'm going to see if there are any good deals for a Marine Air Horn at my local sporting goods store. I have a nice horn now that is plenty loud and sounds much like a fire-truck's horn, but for those Ipod or Iphone "impaired" I want the maximum decibles!
:lol: :wink: