Positioning
Since vehicles generally come upon a cyclist from the rear, most flashing lights are mounted on the back of the bicycle.
Mounting Options
Flashing lights generally attach to the bicycle's seat post, although some lights can be mounted on the back of a rider's helmet, bag or apparel.
Color
Flashing lights are mostly red in color, which is generally thought of as a universal "warning" sign color on the road.
Light Source
Flashing bike lights generally use LED bulbs, which are known for their brightness and energy efficiency.
Power Source
Most blinking bike lights run on two to three double "A" or triple "A" batteries and can run for up to and over 100 hours in flash mode.
Article Written By Billy Brown
Billy Brown is an outdoor sports writer living in Northern California.
An avid rock climber and trail runner, he's been writing about outdoor activities, fitness and gear since 2005. He regularly contributes to "The Record Searchlight," uncooped.com, and Trails.com, as well as other print and online publications. Brown holds a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Simpson University and is a NASM-certified personal trainer.
