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darkemeraldsWhile I eschew spandex, refuse to wear bright bilious rain gear, and get white around the nostrils at specialized bike-riding shoes, I'm not about to forgo two cycling safety measures: a helmet and lights.
But man, that shit is UGLY.
This Energizer headband light was under $20 at Home Depot. (It's a truism of all hobbies and interests that you can pay X for specific gear at a specialty shop catering to your hobby, or you can pay 1/2 of X at the 'Pot for something that will work fine if you're clever. Contractors must be harder to fool or something.)
Ahem. Anyway, this thing is AWESOMELY BRIGHT and WONDERFULLY FUNCTIONAL and just about as ugly as a thing can be. That Energizer advertising band looks like men's underwear parts, seriously.
So, one bike ride to the fabric store and a little black spray-paint later: voilà! Prettier!
(Still needs a little fitting and finishing)
and, thanks to the miracle of elegant taupe-and-black striped reflective tape: SAFER!
But man, that shit is UGLY.
This Energizer headband light was under $20 at Home Depot. (It's a truism of all hobbies and interests that you can pay X for specific gear at a specialty shop catering to your hobby, or you can pay 1/2 of X at the 'Pot for something that will work fine if you're clever. Contractors must be harder to fool or something.)
Ahem. Anyway, this thing is AWESOMELY BRIGHT and WONDERFULLY FUNCTIONAL and just about as ugly as a thing can be. That Energizer advertising band looks like men's underwear parts, seriously.
So, one bike ride to the fabric store and a little black spray-paint later: voilà! Prettier!
(Still needs a little fitting and finishing)
and, thanks to the miracle of elegant taupe-and-black striped reflective tape: SAFER!