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[–] rosamundi 1 points 4 months ago (4 children)

Why not use oil lamps or candles in wind-proof lanterns? Red glass for rear, clear glass for the front. My grandparents rode bikes back in the days before reliable battery lamps were a thing and that's what they used.

[–] nlgranger 2 points 4 months ago

I believe they used carbide lamps and not oil lamps.

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