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The light is a gimmick, because red light being cast onto a person isn't very visible. I DO, however, love the Nitecore BR25 front light, which makes your body and bike visible from the front and side as it casts down.

If you actually want to be seen from behind, you should have reflectors around your ankles so the movement and brightness will catch the attention of those behind you.

It's crazy that modern pedals do away with those reflectors, which would arguably be safer to have on your bike than a flashing light.

That light will have safety benefits simply from being a brighter red light that illuminates more of your body so drivers can see you and your position easier

But it's not going to do anything to help the problem of drivers seeing cyclists as subhuman scum. It's not going to stop road-raging pickup drivers from attempting murder of people on bicycles who are not even in their way.

I feel like nothing beats a reflective vest that has a few small lights on its own if you want to be seen.

But you don't look cool, so most people don't use it.

No one knows what a really bright light is in the dark. Everyone knows what a safety vest means