I installed a set of reelights on my son’s Trek that he uses around town about a year ago. These are a great set of blinking safety lights (red in rear, white in front) and are particularly great for kids and teens bikes. Why? They are powered by magnets mounted on the wheel that induce a flash with every pass. No batteries to wear out and they flash automatically so no switch to press on or off. This is a big plus for kids who either forget about turning the lights on or leave them on until the batteries wear out. In a year, these lights have proven themselves rugged and reliable. I’m not a big fan of regulations but reflectors are largely a waste of time and money. If every bike had to have a set of lights that went on and stayed on, you’d save some lives.
