How to Buy a Strobe Bike Reflector

Strobe bike reflectors are placed on bicycles to make them more visible to vehicles. Since a strobe bike reflector could save your life and prevent a collision, it's important to buy a strobe bike reflector that meets your needs.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Determine how you will use your strobe bike reflector. If you'll be using it during the day, you can select one with a lower strength beam. A strobe bike reflector light for nighttime use should reach 500 feet from the front of the bicycle and 600 feet from the rear.

2. Figure out if you will be using riding your bike off road in the dark. If you're planning to ride off city streets, then you'll need to buy a strobe bike reflector that has high-powered multi-beams.

3. Come up with a budget. Consider the cost of batteries into your bike strobe budget.

4. Consider a helmet-mounted strobe light as well as bike-mounted strobe lights for increased visibility.

Tips & Warnings

• Check out the bike lighting laws in your state or province to find out what types of strobe bike reflectors you are permitted to use on the roads or what you're legally required to have.
• A xenon strobe provides more visibility that a steady red LED beam.
• Always be cautious when cycling at night even if you have strobe bike lights. Never assume that vehicles can see you.
• Avoid generator strobe lights that get their energy from your pedal power. When you stop these lights will go out making you less visible to vehicles.

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