Brake lights for bikes

[DRZRM]

This actually seems like a pretty good idea in general, both in traffic and riding with other cyclists. I may order a couple...thoughts?

https://www.ziggle.co/products/bicycle-brake-light

[Mark McM]

I often use just my front brake. In which case, the light wouldn't turn on.

[msl819]

As a general rule I am in favor of anything that makes us more visible. The fact that the light would also indicate we are slowing would be a plus. My question would be would the light itself be bright enough? I'd love to hear some real world opinion.

[tourmalet]

The only times were my braking is a safety hazard is when another cyclist is following me closely. These lights seem like they would not be visible to a rider drafting off your back.

[maverick_1]

Refer to the below thread.
Had one, returned it as it's hardly visible.

http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=172380

If brake lights are what you're looking for, I would suggest that you get the Lupine Rotlicht

http://www.lupinenorthamerica.com/rotlicht_REDLIGHT_smart_taillight.asp

Cheers and ride safe!

[OldCrank]

Yes I'm a geek, I HAD to get one. Simple! Blinky! Self contained!!

They're a single red LED. Tiny, pretty low output.

Useless for a paceline, way too slow (I removed mine since it was just a distraction).

[sandyrs]

Refer to the below thread.
Had one, returned it as it's hardly visible.

http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=172380

If brake lights are what you're looking for, I would suggest that you get the Lupine Rotlicht

http://www.lupinenorthamerica.com/rotlicht_REDLIGHT_smart_taillight.asp

Cheers and ride safe!

Seconded on the Rotlicht, just because it's a generally excellent tail light.

[DRZRM]

OK that Rotlicht looks very cool (I have a L&M Vis 180 that always seemed plenty bright, but I love the motion sensor brake light).

[stephenmarklay]

Refer to the below thread.
Had one, returned it as it's hardly visible.

http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=172380

If brake lights are what you're looking for, I would suggest that you get the Lupine Rotlicht

http://www.lupinenorthamerica.com/rotlicht_REDLIGHT_smart_taillight.asp

Cheers and ride safe!


That Lupine is cool

[stephenmarklay]

The Lumos helmet has an accelerometer to have brake light functionality. Also connects to optional turn signal controls
Bikes for the road should have this stuff really.

[hobbanero]

This light just doesn't seem bright enough if you are worried about cars. If you are worried about other riders, then you may be riding with the wrong people.

[maverick_1]

Fellow Paceliners,

If brake light function is what you're after, for cost/performance, I'll recommend getting the Cateye Rapid Kinetic

http://www.cateye.com/en/products/detail/TL-LD710K/

The Lupine is great (I have one), but it is twice or thrice the price of the Cateye. Lupine has significantly more built-in sensors (light sensor, adjustable brightness intensity etc), but the Cateye is more than adequate for most of us.

Cheers