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From: lab@qubix.UUCP (Q-Bick)
Newsgroups: net.bicycle
Subject: Re: Bike Lighting
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Date: Fri, 14-Sep-84 14:52:01 EDT
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[Of the 10 worst road hazards, >= 5 of them are cars]

While the Wonder Light seems a good idea, I am thoroughly disappointed
with the Wonder 4.5V battery. I've had 2 and both have exhibited the
same behavior - dying even if they aren't used, with maybe a total of 4
hours of service.

I have since been using blinking light - Barron's in Torrance CA
estimates 75 hours between battery changes, and I'm seeing it work out
that way. I'd like to wear it on my leg, but there are several problems:

1. Too easily hidden by cars - even the guy next to you often can't see it.
2. While my leg is coming up, the light is nowhere close to vertical.
3. Even just below the knee, my leg is none-too-small. The strap simply
isn't long enough to go around my leg and stay there while it is flexing.
(The strap has a Veclro closure.)
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