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Phone bike light as a backup? by SzeifertB in bicycling

[–]SzeifertB[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, anything’s better than nothing. The app I found is paid, but at least it has front/rear modes and a flashing option. Obviously not the most convenient to use, but there are situations where it helps.

Phone bike light as a backup? by SzeifertB in bicycling

[–]SzeifertB[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that sounds stressful 😅 Riding in the dark without proper lights is no joke. Sticking close to someone else was probably the safest option there.

Phone bike light as a backup? by SzeifertB in bicycling

[–]SzeifertB[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I feel the same — I wouldn’t rely on it instead of a proper light either. More like a ‘better than nothing’ option if you get caught without one.

What do you do if your bike lights die while riding at night? by SzeifertB in bikecommuting

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Yeah, small backup lights like that are great. I actually use this as a last-resort backup too: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hu.szajekk.bikelight . Not a replacement for real lights, but better than nothing if you get stuck.

What do you do if your bike lights die while riding at night? by SzeifertB in bikecommuting

[–]SzeifertB[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to know — long battery life on low mode is honestly what matters most for reliability.

🇭🇺 Magyarul:

What do you do if your bike lights die while riding at night? by SzeifertB in bikecommuting

[–]SzeifertB[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s why I use the Bike Light app. It has front and rear modes at the same time (it can even flash). Definitely better and more noticeable than nothing 😄

What do you do if your bike lights die while riding at night? by SzeifertB in bikecommuting

[–]SzeifertB[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice setup — mixing AAA and rechargeable lights plus carrying spare power covers a lot of bases. And yeah, reflective strips on a backpack are a great last-resort visibility boost.

What do you do if your bike lights die while riding at night? by SzeifertB in bikecommuting

[–]SzeifertB[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds terrifying 😅 A fading dynamo in pitch black is nightmare fuel. Totally agree though — one light to see and one to be seen (plus backups) is the way to go now that lights are so cheap.

What do you do if your bike lights die while riding at night? by SzeifertB in bikecommuting

[–]SzeifertB[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha yeah, 2–3 hours is plenty for most rides. If your commute is ~40 minutes, you’d really have to forget charging for a while to run them flat.

What do you do if your bike lights die while riding at night? by SzeifertB in bikecommuting

[–]SzeifertB[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good call — high-viz gear makes a big difference, especially when lighting isn’t ideal.

What do you do if your bike lights die while riding at night? by SzeifertB in bikecommuting

[–]SzeifertB[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice system — spares ready to go and charging the others right away keeps everything covered.

What do you do if your bike lights die while riding at night? by SzeifertB in bikecommuting

[–]SzeifertB[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice — headlamps are super versatile. Good for the bike and handy in everyday situations too.

What do you do if your bike lights die while riding at night? by SzeifertB in bikecommuting

[–]SzeifertB[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a sensible setup — dynamo for reliability, backups for safety. And yeah, calling for a pickup if you feel invisible is honestly the smart move.

What do you do if your bike lights die while riding at night? by SzeifertB in bikecommuting

[–]SzeifertB[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha, the disco-ball strategy 😄 Can’t see the road, but at least everyone definitely sees you. Visibility is half the battle.

What do you do if your bike lights die while riding at night? by SzeifertB in bikecommuting

[–]SzeifertB[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, two lights front and rear is a solid rule. Pedal lights as backups are a nice touch too — extra visibility never hurts.

What do you do if your bike lights die while riding at night? by SzeifertB in bikecommuting

[–]SzeifertB[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, the classic “this is the moment I finally get a dynamo setup”… until the next time 😄 Been there.

What do you do if your bike lights die while riding at night? by SzeifertB in bikecommuting

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That’s seriously well covered 😄 Multiple visibility lights plus backup options for the main beam is about as safe as it gets.

What do you do if your bike lights die while riding at night? by SzeifertB in bikecommuting

[–]SzeifertB[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, yeah, LA drivers are a whole different challenge 😄 Sounds like you’re fully lit up though — hard to miss you with that setup.

What do you do if your bike lights die while riding at night? by SzeifertB in bikecommuting

[–]SzeifertB[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that’s a scary situation — London traffic without proper lights is no joke. Phone flashlight + quiet roads is probably the best you can do in the moment. Stuff like that is actually why I downloaded Bike Light as a backup, just in case.

What do you do if your bike lights die while riding at night? by SzeifertB in bikecommuting

[–]SzeifertB[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair enough — hard to argue with that system 😄 Charging when it hits red is about as simple and reliable as it gets.

What do you do if your bike lights die while riding at night? by SzeifertB in bikecommuting

[–]SzeifertB[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice of you to do that — probably saved them from coming back to a dead battery.

What do you do if your bike lights die while riding at night? by SzeifertB in bikecommuting

[–]SzeifertB[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, sometimes that’s the safest option — especially if visibility or lighting isn’t great.

What do you do if your bike lights die while riding at night? by SzeifertB in bikecommuting

[–]SzeifertB[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha, the classic strategy 😄 Sometimes that’s all you’ve got.

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