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Permalink Reply by Renee Patten on February 15, 2013 at 6:58am

Writing as a bike ninja, someone who doesn't have lights since no one else has admitted to not using them.

I don't have lights currently, I feel wrong and sometimes unsafe about it; unsafe mainly for snow/ice riding on non-lit streets. I know it is the law to have them at night. I have gone through at least 10+ sets of lights over the past 2 years & they always fall off, get lost/stolen, break, ect.

Being 23 and poor, it comes down to spending $ on repairs so I can get to work via bike & eat/drink or spend $ on accessories that I can't afford. Before you hate on everyone without lights, remember a lot of us are trying and just don't have the means to have lights all the time. We know & hear you. 

That being said, if someone wants to give me some lights for free, I would take them. 

Permalink Reply by Anne Alt on February 15, 2013 at 7:45am

Why don't you buy a front-rear pair of small LED lights that you can attach to your HELMET?  Easier to avoid destroying or losing these compared to bike mounted light, and they give you good visibility. 

Renee Patten said:

Writing as a bike ninja, someone who doesn't have lights since no one else has admitted to not using them.

I don't have lights currently, I feel wrong and sometimes unsafe about it; unsafe mainly for snow/ice riding on non-lit streets. I know it is the law to have them at night. I have gone through at least 10+ sets of lights over the past 2 years & they always fall off, get lost/stolen, break, ect.

Being 23 and poor, it comes down to spending $ on repairs so I can get to work via bike & eat/drink or spend $ on accessories that I can't afford. Before you hate on everyone without lights, remember a lot of us are trying and just don't have the means to have lights all the time. We know & hear you. 

That being said, if someone wants to give me some lights for free, I would take them. 

Permalink Reply by Will on February 15, 2013 at 7:57am

Thanks for being honest. I'm not hating on bike ninjas, I'd just like everyone to be safe.

I do have a spare Planet Bike rear flasher you can have. It has a clip for a messenger bag, backpack, or clothing you can use, so you don't have to put it on your bike. But really, you should take care of your stuff, don't leave lights and other easily stolen accessories on your bike. There are some pretty tough lights out there, I've had good luck with Knog Beetles, though they do eat batteries.

If you want the light, message me and we can set something up.


Renee Patten said:

Writing as a bike ninja, someone who doesn't have lights since no one else has admitted to not using them.

I don't have lights currently, I feel wrong and sometimes unsafe about it; unsafe mainly for snow/ice riding on non-lit streets. I know it is the law to have them at night. I have gone through at least 10+ sets of lights over the past 2 years & they always fall off, get lost/stolen, break, ect.

Being 23 and poor, it comes down to spending $ on repairs so I can get to work via bike & eat/drink or spend $ on accessories that I can't afford. Before you hate on everyone without lights, remember a lot of us are trying and just don't have the means to have lights all the time. We know & hear you. 

That being said, if someone wants to give me some lights for free, I would take them. 

Permalink Reply by Renee Patten on February 15, 2013 at 8:30am

I think the helmet/lights combo is a great idea, for my next set, I'll definitely consider it. 

Hoping to get this as a gift once it is released: http://www.torchapparel.com/products/torch-t1-helmet-with-integrate...


Anne Alt said:

Why don't you buy a front-rear pair of small LED lights that you can attach to your HELMET?  Easier to avoid destroying or losing these compared to bike mounted light, and they give you good visibility. 

Renee Patten said:

Writing as a bike ninja, someone who doesn't have lights since no one else has admitted to not using them.

I don't have lights currently, I feel wrong and sometimes unsafe about it; unsafe mainly for snow/ice riding on non-lit streets. I know it is the law to have them at night. I have gone through at least 10+ sets of lights over the past 2 years & they always fall off, get lost/stolen, break, ect.

Being 23 and poor, it comes down to spending $ on repairs so I can get to work via bike & eat/drink or spend $ on accessories that I can't afford. Before you hate on everyone without lights, remember a lot of us are trying and just don't have the means to have lights all the time. We know & hear you. 

That being said, if someone wants to give me some lights for free, I would take them. 

Permalink Reply by Shirlee Berman on February 15, 2013 at 9:08am

Haven't read all the comments, but I vote +1 for anyone that mentioned that the primary reason they ever ride without a light (front or rear) is because their light was recently STOLEN, and they haven't gotten to the bike shop yet to throw down another $30 for a new one.

C'mon thieves... Blinkies?  Really!?

Permalink Reply by David Barish on February 15, 2013 at 9:29am

 Evanston Bike Club, with some help from Rapid Transit Cycleshop, will be handing out red blinkies to ninja commuters at an upcoming evening commute action. I am not going to announce time and places as we  want to get real ninjas and not invite freebie seekers. It will be within the next month. We are trying this on a limited basis at a couple locations. Hopefully, we will reduce the ninja population on the streets.  If we are successful I hope to get the club to try this again.  To those of you who ride the North Shore Century, we use the proceeds to fund bike related causes in town and around the planet.  The illuminate the ninjas night is just one part of that mission.

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