hi, im looking for a rear bike light, i had to lights each with 6 leds
from the 2 dollar shop, and both failed today on the main road in the
dark in the rain withouit me knowing- well, i knew one failed coz the
cover fell over and the batteries flew out, but the other one just
stopped. I only found out when someone pulled up next to my and told
me, very politely. nice of him. And i thanked him, not abused him,
ahem :p
So heres what i need, a bright bike rear light. I'm looking for
something brighter than ordinary, in the same way my 55 watt hedlight
is breighter than standard lights, which preferably flashes at an
approximately equal time on and off. i think xenon flashers may
attract attention but they dont necessarily show where you are if
thats all that is visible, since the amount of time they are actually
on is minimal. conversely, i think an always on light would fail to
get peoples attention from the reflectors on the ride of the road or
red lights in the distance or other vehicles brake lights.
Now your probably asking why doesnt this idiot use google, since i
have seen numerous threads about rear bike lights on this newsgroup
before. But heres the thing, I need my lights to be water resistant.
My last lights were closed except for the switch, but after off road
riding they'd spontqanoeously turn on, and be unturnoffable for aboujt
24 hours. similarly, i think the one failed today coz it was wet.
Also, permanent on lights arent much good for me., nor a xenon
strobes. In a pinch however, I think an always on combined with a
xenon strobe (what colour? I dont really give a [censored] about whats legal
or not, safety comes first.) would work. failing that i think a cold
cathode light on my rear light might work, but might be a little
fragile. I'd of course have to put some circuitry to flash it in
programed patterns ( aus.bicycle in morse code perhaps? 😉 but thats
hardly a problem. xenon and always on actally would be easier though,
im looking at the mini house alrm xenons.
Any advice as to the brightness and waterproofness of current rear
bike lights on the market, as well as comments on my ideas would be
appreciated.