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Articles about Bicycle Commuting and Lighting
by Sheldon "Hi-ho, Hi-ho..." Brown
and Marty Goodman

To invent, you need a good imagination
and a pile of junk.
--Thomas Edison

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Why Reflectors Don't Work by John Schubert
Don't be fooled, reflectors are not enough!
BikeWhenever.com by Erik Kristinsson
Extensive "how to" site for the bicycle commuter.
SLA (Sealed Lead Acid)
vs NiCd (Nickel Cadmium) Batteries
by Marty Goodman
Which is better for bicycle lighting...lead-acid or nickel-cadmium rechargeables?
NiteRider Lighting Systems
Commercial page on the NiteRider line
NiteRider News by Marty Goodman
The NightRider XCL Pro (a.k.a. Digital Pro 12)
History of Electric Lighting by Marty Goodman
Development of different types of bicycle lamps, focussing on the CatEye Stadium Light
CatEye HT100, Night Rider Digital Pro 6 by Marty Goodman
Dynohubs by Sheldon Brown
Dynohubs are nifty electrical generators built into special bicycle hubs. They were made by Sturmey-Archer in England for several decades, but are no longer in production. Similar hubs are currently made by Sanyo and Union. Shimano makes one too, but it is not available in the U.S.
Lock Strategy by Sheldon Brown
How to keep your bike safe without carrying un-necessary weight
Sheldon Brown's Bicycle Glossary For all cyclists.
An encyclopedic listing of bicycle lore, technical data and opinions.
Paul Dorn's Commuting Tips by Paul Dorn
Lots of good info for the would-be bicycle commuter.

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