MrJacques Posted February 18, 2021 Share Why? To me they are more distracting and I purposely have to look away, thus distracting me from focusing on the road. The slower flashing ones are ok, the faster ones less so. Edited February 18, 2021 by MrJacques ChrisF and TNT1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave303e Posted February 18, 2021 Share Cars are usually under a 1000 lumen from what I have read, they are also a far more diffused light than a spotlight. On a bike you probably don't need more that 500Lumen, I think I have never used more than the lowest setting on my bike light even in the darkest of forests on a downhill at night. Pointless blinding a driver with a 2000lumen beam and then expecting him to be able to see what he is doing past the purple dot in the center of his focus for the next minute or so to keep you safe. ChrisF and Stefan Cremer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldron Posted February 18, 2021 Share To me they are more distracting and I purposely have to look away, thus distracting me from focusing on the road. The slower flashing ones are ok, the faster ones less so. Agreed - bright AND flashing is kinda blinding. To be seen you need less than 100 lumens flashing, To see where you are going at least 600 constant (more if you're going faster). Stefan Cremer, MrJacques and ChrisF 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure Savage Posted February 18, 2021 Share To me they are more distracting and I purposely have to look away, thus distracting me from focusing on the road. The slower flashing ones are ok, the faster ones less so.My problem is that the person is not looking at the road to start with, once they see the lights they panic and jump on the brakes. Which 99% of the time keeps the Jazz drivers away from me. Eddy Gordo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldron Posted February 18, 2021 Share I have seen a few lights with pulse mode which is pretty cool. Light is constantly on but gives a little blip every now and then. Not enough to blind motorists but it does get their attention. boxerulez and Vetplant 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinnekop Posted February 18, 2021 Share So my 3200 lumens are a bit overkill? I can see potholes while cycling with my sunnies on......... Long Wheel Base, mazambaan, Mtree and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJacques Posted February 18, 2021 Share The Garmin Varia seems like a nice solution, at least for warning you of someone sneaking up behind you. boxerulez and Long Wheel Base 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT1 Posted February 18, 2021 Share I have seen a few lights with pulse mode which is pretty cool. Light is constantly on but gives a little blip every now and then. Not enough to blind motorists but it does get their attention.I use that setting on front and rear. Eldron and boxerulez 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinnekop Posted February 18, 2021 Share The Garmin Varia seems like a nice solution, at least for warning you of someone sneaking up behind you.This, to me, is a MUST for all cyclist. Cannot live without mine. Even 3D printed myself a nice bracket for it to fit underneath the saddle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxerulez Posted February 18, 2021 Share Why?Because they mess with light to dark transitioning of the eye. This is probably detrimental to your safety as a blinded driver are more likely to run you over than one that can see a solid bright light approaching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ouzo Posted February 18, 2021 Share Because they mess with light to dark transitioning of the eye. This is probably detrimental to your safety as a blinded driver are more likely to run you over than one that can see a solid bright light approaching.in dark conditions yes, in light conditions it attract their attention. TNT1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Wheel Base Posted February 18, 2021 Share The Garmin Varia seems like a nice solution, at least for warning you of someone sneaking up behind you.I love mine, I have gotten so reliant on it that if the battery dies while out riding I feel uncomfortable. I still have the old V1(whereas I think spinnekop has the V2 iicr). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaGearA Posted February 18, 2021 Share Never, it's all about adjustment All this talk about lumens, I was helping install new flood lights Ina. Building last week Thursday and Friday Rectangular building with 20 lights (4 rows of 5 lights) Each one of those puppies kicks out 25000 lumen Long Wheel Base 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capediver Posted February 18, 2021 Share This, to me, is a MUST for all cyclist. Cannot live without mine. Even 3D printed myself a nice bracket for it to fit underneath the saddle. Just invested in these as well, RTL515 and UT800, great devices but always have to catch myself not relying on the radar 100%.....it gives some comfort knowing when to have a confirmation glance behind without veering into traffic right on your arse! Long Wheel Base and Spinnekop 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT1 Posted February 18, 2021 Share Because they mess with light to dark transitioning of the eye. This is probably detrimental to your safety as a blinded driver are more likely to run you over than one that can see a solid bright light approaching.Cool. I'll make sure the Blindeyes are set to static not strobe in future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinza Posted February 18, 2021 Share In Germany lights are regulated by StVZO - Straßenverkehrs-Zulassungs-Ordnung or German Regulations Authorising the Use of Vehicles for Road Traffic, I think these regulations make quite a lot of sense:light-test.info/en/faq-en/169-stvzo-bike-lamps-regulationsAnd basically provide rules for how high and bright your lights might shine (and no flashing at night). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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