Reddit mentions of KNOG Beetle 2-LED Bicycle Light

This guy. He's sending you to the same place I was going to. Read that, and some of the more pointly pointers for NYC riding:

-Things you WILL get ticketed for: Riding on the sidewalk, not having a bell, not having front/rear blinkers at night - White in front, red in back.

-Things you very well could get ticketed for: Riding the wrong direction (salmoning), running red lights.

-Bern helmets have kind of become the de facto standard biking helmet. They're modest and not ugly and not hyper-expensive. The most you could ask from a helmet.

-You absolutely 100% guaranteed will wipe out at some point. It's part of the process. Wear that freakin' helmet so you live to learn from it when it happens. Also, this might be a guy thing but try not to go break-neck fast just because the cars are.

-Get a good lock. I've got a Kryptonite Series 2 U-lock. I don't trust cables or chains. When you lock your frame, lock through a triangle. Think of the bike as a chinese puzzle, because I see a lot of people lock up their frames in ways that they can simply be slid out of if you contort them correctly. Also simultaneously lock up your front wheel if you can, and saddle if it's a nice one. Don't use quick-release components unless you also want them quick-stolen. Don't lock to anything flimsy, and be wary of locking to street signs. Locking to trees is effective but sort of poor form, in my book.

-Especially for bikers who are newer to urban riding I strongly recommend using Gmaps or a similar app to plan out routes that stick to the bike lanes. Riding in a bike lane really does feel worlds safer than riding unprotected (And is). Leaving the bike lanes and using regular streets is A-OK and generally has to happen at least once per trip but the bike lanes can help you get your bearings and get comfortable. Also, if a street has a lane you have to use it unless conditions in it are unsafe.

-If you ride on a one-way street without a bike lane, ride on the left side of the street and give all the parked cars a good 4 feet or so. This will put you next to passenger-side doors, which are less likely to swing open and ruin your day/life than driver-side doors (It's actually illegal here to open a car door in a negligent manner, not like that matters).

-Pedestrians always have right of way. They're morons, but you'll look like a bigger moron if you buzz by and scare them.

-Speaking of morons, motorists generally do not understand bike lane rules. Something about entitlement. Just remember this when you're near them.

-Crown Heights to FIT is a healthy 40 minute commute! Don't get lazy in the morning and let that bring you down! I suggest the Manhattan Bridge for the way in (Then snake through SoHo to Hudson/8thAve or 6thAve), it's a gentler slope for your morning commute and the part you can bike over is bike-exclusive.

Welcome aboard.

I'm interested in seeing this list compiled :)

Front: Planet Bike 5 LED: http://www.amazon.com/Planet-Bike-Beamer-Bicycle-Bracket/dp/B000MWRJR8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1325232320&sr=8-1

Rear: Planet Bike 3 Blinky: http://www.amazon.com/Planet-Bike-Blinky-3-Led-Bicycle/dp/B000RYAKHC/ref=pd_sim_sg_1

Backup in case of emergency: It's similar to but not exactly this: http://www.amazon.com/Knog-Beetle-2-LED-Bicycle-Light/dp/B002UD4TQ6/ref=pd_cp_sg_3 Cost about $3