[SDCBC] Batteries (was Bike mantra...)

[JonIsaacs at aol.com]

In a message dated 12/31/07 5:03:11 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
stephanvance at cox.net writes:

> If you really need a 25 watt system, then these lights may not be for you, 
> but I will refer you to the definitive Web site on the matter for more 
> information before you decide. See Peter White Cycles at 
> http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/schmidt-headlights.asp. 
> 
>  
> 
> Stephan
> 
> 

Stephan:  It was about 17 years ago that I began riding to work every day, at 
that time from Encinitas to UCSD.   I wanted lights that were bright enough 
to use under all conditions, I wanted to see where I was going and I wanted to 
be seen.  I felt that the 25 watt Night Sun was sufficiently bright to handle 
the job.  

I ride rain or shine (not much rain of course) and riding down Torrey Pines 
grade on a dark night in heavy rain takes more than a 3 watt system.  I also 
believe that when I am riding in traffic at night, a 25 watt head lamp, besides 
allowing me to see the many pot holes and rroad problems, also puts me on an 
more equal footing with other vehicles.  

So in my way of thinking, a bright light is a necessary part of the kit for 
riding a bicycle on the road at night.  I wouldn't want to try to drive a car 
at night with a couple of 3 watt lights for illumination, I don't see a need to 
do it on my bike when good lights are available.

That's the way I look at it...

Jon 


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