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>I have yet to see a single bike light that actually lets you direct the light just to the road What the hell, are your lights welded/glued in place to the bik

>I have yet to see a single bike light that actually lets you direct the light just to the road What the hell, are your lights welded/glued in place to the bike frame or what? Most bike lights are screwed in, and with those screws you can adjust the angle of the light both up/down and left/right like this: https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71AKoH1V25L._AC_SL1500_.jpg https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71AKoH1V25L._AC_SL1500_....

probably_wrong 2y ago
The comment mentions "affordable lights" so I think they're talking about lights like [1] that are mounted on the handlebar and where you can only adjust the vertical angle. Speaking for my German bubble, there are roughly two types of bike riders: those who invest 1k+ on their gear and those that buy a flea market bike for 100€ and then fit the cheapest light they can find (that is, the ones I mention). Most students I know fall in the second category, making those lights quite popular. [1] https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71nSkKcBIdL._AC_UF894,1000_QL80_FMwebp_.jpg https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71nSkKcBIdL._AC_UF894,10...
- Cumpiler69 2y ago
  >I think they're talking about lights like [1] that are mounted on the handlebar and where you can only adjust the vertical angle It can't be that what he meant, since if you can adjust the vertical angle, you can stop blinding people. >Most students I know fall in the second category, making those lights quite popular. I know. I nearly ran over one who had no good lights, dark hoodie with no reflective gear, when I was reversing on a dark street, at night. Nearly shat myself after the close call. I know students are poor, but God damn man, your life is worth more than a couple of Euros you're saving by running a crappy light who's battery died 2 years ago. Skip on a pizza/few beers in town one time and get a proper light. You don't need to spend thousands of euros on gear to have a safe and visible cycling experience. People are just stupid and lazy about their own safety, that's all. You only realize it when you switch from a cyclist to a driver, how dangerous these cyclists with no good lights are at night. > the cheapest light they can find (that is, the ones I mention Dude, that light you shared is a luxury compared to what most students I see have. Most have these god awful things with low battery: https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Bicycle-Accessories-Silicone-light-Silicone-Bicycle_60769186331.html https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Bicycle-Accessories-S...
IshKebab 2y ago
> What the hell, are your lights welded/glued in place to the bike frame or what? You have misunderstood. Obviously I can angle the light, but it still has a circular beam pattern like a torch. Dipped car headlights are not like that. They have a sharp cut-off at the horizon so you can light the road brightly without blinding oncoming traffic. Very few bike lights have a beam pattern like that.
- Cumpiler69 2y ago
  >but it still has a circular beam pattern like a torch Definitely not on any modern light. They usually have a rectangular beam pattern.

probably_wrong 2y ago

The comment mentions "affordable lights" so I think they're talking about lights like [1] that are mounted on the handlebar and where you can only adjust the vertical angle. Speaking for my German bubble, there are roughly two types of bike riders: those who invest 1k+ on their gear and those that buy a flea market bike for 100€ and then fit the cheapest light they can find (that is, the ones I mention). Most students I know fall in the second category, making those lights quite popular. [1] https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71nSkKcBIdL._AC_UF894,1000_QL80_FMwebp_.jpg https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71nSkKcBIdL._AC_UF894,10...

Cumpiler69 2y ago
>I think they're talking about lights like [1] that are mounted on the handlebar and where you can only adjust the vertical angle It can't be that what he meant, since if you can adjust the vertical angle, you can stop blinding people. >Most students I know fall in the second category, making those lights quite popular. I know. I nearly ran over one who had no good lights, dark hoodie with no reflective gear, when I was reversing on a dark street, at night. Nearly shat myself after the close call. I know students are poor, but God damn man, your life is worth more than a couple of Euros you're saving by running a crappy light who's battery died 2 years ago. Skip on a pizza/few beers in town one time and get a proper light. You don't need to spend thousands of euros on gear to have a safe and visible cycling experience. People are just stupid and lazy about their own safety, that's all. You only realize it when you switch from a cyclist to a driver, how dangerous these cyclists with no good lights are at night. > the cheapest light they can find (that is, the ones I mention Dude, that light you shared is a luxury compared to what most students I see have. Most have these god awful things with low battery: https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Bicycle-Accessories-Silicone-light-Silicone-Bicycle_60769186331.html https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Bicycle-Accessories-S...

IshKebab 2y ago

> What the hell, are your lights welded/glued in place to the bike frame or what? You have misunderstood. Obviously I can angle the light, but it still has a circular beam pattern like a torch. Dipped car headlights are not like that. They have a sharp cut-off at the horizon so you can light the road brightly without blinding oncoming traffic. Very few bike lights have a beam pattern like that.

Cumpiler69 2y ago
>but it still has a circular beam pattern like a torch Definitely not on any modern light. They usually have a rectangular beam pattern.