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As someone who thinks of their bike as a car, sometimes I really wish bikes were a little more like cars. Because most drivers I know would not put up with this sort of thing…
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Yes, it would be nice if more models of bicycle lights were designed to be installed rather than clipped on. I had a tough time finding a rear blinky that a) was not blinding, b) doubled as a reflector and c) was designed so that a thief would have to carry tools to remove it (that is, it is installed rather than clipped on). A built in lock (European-style wheel lock) and a small locking compartment for a spare tube, patch kit, multi-tool and tire levers, keyed to match the wheel lock, would be a big step forward.
I have a Breezer Uptown with some of this stuff built in (the lights and wheel lock), but is somewhat cheaply made and the built-in rear light fell apart.
The light you want is made by Cateye. Although only the rear light installs. The front light I made permanent using a tie wrap.
If cars were stolen/attacked with the frequency bikes are, I’m sure something would be done about it, but alas, cyclists are still second class citizens.
The only way in which I wish my bike were more like a car, is I wish there were more places in which I could just leave it without having to lock it TO something. Being able to be picked up and carried off, even if the wheels won’t roll, is a bit of a disadvantage. Otherwise, though, my bike pretty much is like a car in all these respects.
Aa always, your take on things adds to my day and brings a smile, thank you. But if I had to jump through as many hoops to make my bike legal as I do to make my car legal it, too, might be sitting in the garage unused! How can we make this world safer and better??
Gotham Bicycle has a newly developed headlight designed to REDUCE chance of theft. http://www.bikegotham.com/