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Entries from February 2000

Bicycle Tailights: Vistalites versus NiteRider

February 29th, 2000 · No Comments

I wouldn’t go so far as to say Vistalites are “very visible” in the daytime. I have one that I hang on my Camelbak and I don’t even bother to turn it on until dusk. If you want it to have any chance of being visible in the daylight, you’ll have to change batteries more [...]

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Tags: Bike Lights

Best Bike Lighting Brand: NiteRider

February 29th, 2000 · No Comments

The best by far is the one from NiteRider. The only catch is that it costs $50 and has to plug into their battery pack, so you are going to spend $150 even if you go with the lowend Trailrat. I balked at buying one until I followed one. It’s the only light I’ve seen [...]

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Tags: Bike Lights

Night Cycling, Blinking Lights, Harold and Maude

February 23rd, 2000 · No Comments

I have a Niterider taillight mounted to the rack that I run in flashing mode any time I’m on the road. As soon as it starts getting darker, I have a Vistalight on my Camelbak that I usually run in solid mode. I also have a clip-on blinking button-type light on the back of my [...]

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Tags: Bicycle Safety and Advocacy · Bike Lights

FRS Radios for Bikes and Snakes on the Trail

February 17th, 2000 · No Comments

After a year of riding mostly solo, I hooked up with a friend from work who is about where I was a year ago after not riding for 20 years. We each ride at our own pace and just stop or double back when the other person gets way behind. A buddy bought a couple [...]

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Tags: Bike Accessories · You Ran Over What?

Hydration with a Camelbak Mule

February 15th, 2000 · No Comments

I thought the weight would be noticeable, but I quickly got used to it. When I do a short ride without the Camelbak Mule, I find myself unconsciously reaching for the drink tube all the time. When I have the Mule, I drink small amounts on a regular basis. If I have to reach for [...]

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Tags: Bike Accessories · Cycling Food and Nutrition