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 Bike lights.

Flashing or steady? (Or maybe you have fancy lights that pulse rather than flash or something other sort of option?)

#bikes (?) what's the hashtag here lol 
 #bikestr

Flashing… 
 My lights have the option to flash or be steady. #cycling 
 Might don't. I believe it's because they are from somewhere in Europe where flash is not allowed maybe.

I kind of think flashing might work better in cities. I have no idea tho. Maybe both are fine 🤔 
 Yeah could be. There was a time when LED lights were not allowed in the UK. Then flashing lights were not allowed. I think both are accepted now. I used to know about this many moons ago as a trained bicycle mechanic but now not up-to-date with the current light laws of the UK. Personally, as a motorist and a cyclist, I prefer flashing lights - it distinguishes a cyclist from a car/motorbike. A reflective top/vest is important for dark roads too. It’s all about being seen. However, that all changes if you actually want to light your way ahead (need more specialist lights for that). 
 Helmet also has an integrated red light at the back. 
 On trail, flashing 
On road, steady 
#Cycling 
 I only use steady ones but then I live in the countryside where they're used for actually illuminating the road rather than trying to make you visible to other traffic. 
 Trelock LS 950
you can find it on eBay.
I've been using it since 2017. Bought a second one just in case.

II cycle all year round. Whether it's snow, rain or sunshine.
So far I've only had good experiences with this light. 
 Wow, that's a pricey light lol 
 I've basically got the Lidl knock off version of this (no flash mode anyway lol) 
 no flashlights, pls
they are so annoying 
 I just want what is the most visible light mode to alert a driver, there's a lot of dopey people out there.