Flashing rear lights

[Bobajob]

I have a hiabike sduro trekking and wondered if the software could be upgraded to make the rear light flash, it would be a better option as the light is down on the mudguard out of the way.
I’ve looked at seatpost lights but my rear rack has a bag so will obscure a post light.
ive tried leaving my bag off but felt vulnerable not being able to carry my 2xpuncture repair kit, 2xspare tubes, 1xtyre, comprehensive tool kit, full change of clothes, kitchen sink etc etc etc. Lol

 

[oyster]

Mount a light on the outside of the bag?

 

[Bobajob]

Mount a light on the outside of the bag?

I’ve looked at that which would mean having some sort of strap system sewn into the bag, the draw back being, when putting in any clothing etc., would alter its shape thus the light direction.

 

[Andy-Mat]

I have a hiabike sduro trekking and wondered if the software could be upgraded to make the rear light flash, it would be a better option as the light is down on the mudguard out of the way.
I’ve looked at seatpost lights but my rear rack has a bag so will obscure a post light.
ive tried leaving my bag off but felt vulnerable not being able to carry my 2xpuncture repair kit, 2xspare tubes, 1xtyre, comprehensive tool kit, full change of clothes, kitchen sink etc etc etc. Lol

Flashing rear lights which many have (here in Germany), but are totally illegal, as they do not conform.
May I suggest that have two rear lights, only one flashing, may "deflect" the police, but just guessing on that point!
Flashing rear lights on their own, might still attract police attention....
Panniers hold far more and do not obstruct lights on the saddle post.
Andy

 

[Laser Man]

As I understand it, flashing lights (front and rear) are fully legal in the UK, so long as they flash evenly.

Flashing lights draw attention but to not give a following driver much idea of distance, so an additional bright fixed light is a good idea.

 

[John F]

As I understand it, flashing lights (front and rear) are fully legal in the UK, so long as they flash evenly.

Flashing lights draw attention but to not give a following driver much idea of distance, so an additional bright fixed light is a good idea.

What exactly do you mean flash evenly? Mine has 2 flashing options.

 

[Nealh]

I wouldn't worry how it flashes as long as you have a light, I reckon I only see 1 or 2 out of 10 bikes with lights.

 

[D C]

With led bulbs and rechargeable batteries enabling many hours of use I'm happy to have lights on at all times even on off road tracks.
Dave.

 

[Bobajob]

Well I’ve accomplished the rear flashing light at the moment.
I've bought a new helmet as the old one was getting uncomfortable, this one came with a built in rear led that has different flash/on modes.
I’m still looking at brackets to see where I can mount my Cree red light.
I think I’ve wasted my money as yesterday I was pushed into the ditch by an overtaking lorry driver, if there wasn’t a hole in the hedge at the right place I think the corona virus worry would have been over me.

 

[Gringo]

I wouldn't worry how it flashes as long as you have a light, I reckon I only see 1 or 2 out of 10 bikes with lights.

If you can’t see them how do you know how many you haven’t seen

 

[Gringo]