Lights - Flashing or Not?

[barq]

I like the flash patterns where at least one LED is always on, but they dance around. Short of using two lights in the steady/flashing combo, I reckon it's the best option.

 

[Baggy]

Another one here with one flashing and one constant on the back.
Two constants go on the front for winter commuting.

 

[Dayvo]

One flashing one steady - the theory is that the flashing light draws attention, whilst the steady light makes it easier to judge distance and speed.

Very sensible.

 

[marinyork]

It all depends also on the condition of the batteries. Most flashing LED lights are quite visible from a hundred yards, but when the batteries wear down they can be quite usless.

I'm not going to disagree with anyone with multiple lights.

 

[Milo]

Steady only got 1 not very good rear light at the moment must remember to get something better soon.

 

[tdr1nka]

Front Lights - 'Ay Yup'. Non flashing.
Rear Lights - Two 'Catseyes'. One flashing, one not.

 

[4F]

Steady only got 1 not very good rear light at the moment must remember to get something better soon.

I have 2 of these.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Cycle/7/Smart_1~2_Watt_3_LED_Rear_Light/5360026001/

 

[hackbike 666]

One flashing one steady - the theory is that the flashing light draws attention, whilst the steady light makes it easier to judge distance and speed.

Agree and that's what I have had for quite a few years,front and back.

Generally have 2 front lights 1 flashing and 3 rear lights 2 flashing.

 

[Fnaar]

On the Christmas tree? Steady.
On the bike, front 2 steady, rear 1 of each

 

[MajorMantra]

In 'fully lit' mode I have two Tesco torches plus a low power flasher up front and two red flashers and a string of constant red fairy lights behind. I think a mix of flashers and constant lights is best but that the flashers should be lower power to avoid freaking out other road users - I wouldn't attempt to see by a flasher.

Matthew

 

[dellzeqq]

Flashing rear.

A long time ago, when lights were nothing like as bright as they are now, I was rear-ended by a car doing 55mph. I went to flashing lights as soon as they came out. They're not fun on group night rides, though.

 

[woofer]

one flashing one steady on front, both flashing on diferent sequences on back.

 

[mr Mag00]

1 or 2 lumicycle up front considering a flashing front on the fork low down. on the rear 2 on bike 1 of which flashing 1 steady and one on rear of helmet flashing.

 

[Shaun]

I didn't vote because I use both, front and back (or does that count as a passive "flashing" vote).

Hope Perry doesn't mind but I've just added an option for both.

Cheers,
Shaun

 

[Rhythm Thief]

I use one of each at both ends. Mostly I use dynamo standlights and a couple of flashing LED lights.