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Indicators for bicycles

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  1. Hi,

    As pointed out by Fred, a bicycle (even with panniers) is too narrow
    for indicators to be effective. I think the only good indicators are
    those attached to your glove (or a wristband), because they blink
    automatically when you out-stretch your hand. Check
    http://www.safeturn.com , also see their "what's new" section for
    reviews. I saw them here in Australia at the Bicycle Show and those
    little things are great!

    Thanks
    Roger

    Steve Kirkendall <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:<[email hidden]>...

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    Zog The Undeniable said:


    Fred said:

    I am looking for a set of indicator lights for a bicycle. Is there such a
    thing? Anyone ever seen any that work?


    Cateye used to make them many, many years ago (at least 20) and maybe
    still do for some markets. Their usefulness is limited by the
    narrowness of a bicycle. You could have them out on stalks, but then
    they'd get damaged and add to wind drag.

    I saw something like that when I was a kid. At the time, it seemed
    like a silly gimmick, but then so did tail lights. I've never seen
    anything like it since.

    ... except that by some freakish coincidence Nashbar happens to have
    one on sale this month for $8.95. It's a combination tail light,
    brake light (it senses movement of your rear brake cable), and turn
    signal. The turn signals still seem like a silly gimmick, but
    the idea of a brake light sounds attractive, especially when I'm
    riding in a group.

    http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?sku=13764

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