Offset Light for better vehicle clearance
JayKosta
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I used a homemade light that attached to the handlebars and extended about 6 inches beyond the 'traffic side' of the bike. It was a combination red rear light, and white front light. Also large enough to be seen in daylight when the light was not being used. It also had a convenient switch that could be used to give a brighter intensity to use as a signal.
I felt that the position of the light urged traffic to give me more clearance because it made my 'width' appear larger. And perhaps because if a vehicle came near enough to frighten me, it might get scratched by the light!
Jay Kosta
Endwell NY USA
I felt that the position of the light urged traffic to give me more clearance because it made my 'width' appear larger. And perhaps because if a vehicle came near enough to frighten me, it might get scratched by the light!
Jay Kosta
Endwell NY USA
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Interesting idea, but unless the device will snap off/flex surely if that got hit you will still be at risk or getting pulled under the car because of your extra width?Specialized Allez Sport 20130
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That is a possibility, but my experience was that vehicles always gave plenty of clearance in order to avoid hitting the the light (and bike/me ...).
It did look odd, was cumbersome in close quarters, and definitely not 'aero', but I think it provided an extra amount of safety - especially when riding on narrow and dark streets.
Jay Kosta
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Good idea. i remember you used to be able to buy high vis flags to hang off your seat that did this as well.
They came on flexible plastic shafts that bent if hit.0 -
Drummer_Boy wrote:Good idea. i remember you used to be able to buy high vis flags to hang off your seat that did this as well.
They came on flexible plastic shafts that bent if hit.0