On Sat, 12 Sep 2009 23:07:41 +0100, Lobster
had this to say:

PeterC wrote:
On Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:48:04 -0700 (PDT), tonyjeffs wrote:

They sell an excellent torch in B&Q, shaped like a headlight, 24
LEDs. A 3cm deep 7cm dia cylender. It is much better than any bicycle
front light I've seen and only £4.99. So I want to adapt it.

Please bear in mind that it won't be to the relevant spec. for bike lights,
so it could be used in addition to such a light.
The law is stupid on this (and most things): if a cretcan pulls out in
front of you or overtakes directly in to you, it'd be 'your' fault for not
having the correct light, even if it is better than the legal one.

Just trying to remember the last time I saw a cyclist at night who had
any light at all on his bike...

Last night I was amazed to see a cyclist (at around 11.00pm and on the
wrong side of the (unlit) road) with a reasonably effective tail lamp
:-)

As I passed him I noticed that he had no lighting at all to his (?)
front, which I suppose is more critical for his riding position, but
hey..!

Why is it that nighttime cyclists always ride dark-coloured unlit
bikes, seem to have a preference for dark footpaths and breakneck
speeds and wearing black clothing (usually with a hood)?

Not that I'm one to complain, you know...

--
Frank Erskine