Solid light in the dark + a second flashing toplight on the helmet if possible.
Drying the day, both sets flashing.
A flashing toplight has definitely saved me before as it’s flashing where your are looking so people pulling out of side roads see you, has definitely made a few drivers jump!
In the dark you need that fixed light for judging distance etc as you said.
I second this. Blinking lights make it more difficult to gauge your position, speeds,or even Tell if you’re stationary or moving.
Also at an intersection if I look your way in the split second your light blinks, you’re invisible.
Whem i cycle i always use solid lights, and only if i have more than one rear light I’ll make it blink.
Think, if blinking lights are safer, why aren’t they installed factory default on cars and airplanes? They are in fact less safe.
For me:
Solid light in the dark + a second flashing toplight on the helmet if possible.
Drying the day, both sets flashing.
A flashing toplight has definitely saved me before as it’s flashing where your are looking so people pulling out of side roads see you, has definitely made a few drivers jump!
In the dark you need that fixed light for judging distance etc as you said.