Amber Side Light invention

[Deleted member 35268]

I happen to think this is good

The product packaging saysBrightsideis a bike light that's 'bright, amber and sideways', and that pretty much sums it up. A cylindrical bike light with LEDs at each end, it shines amber, like a car indicator, with either a steady or flashing beam.

http://www.bikeradar.com/road/news/...al&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

Thoughts ?

 

[night cycler]

I feel that the greater the visibility of a cyclist the better. However, we have to keep it practical.
I would question the flashing mode of an amber light. You would not want a vehicle pulling out in front of you, thinking that your intention (indication) was to turn at the junction. Could end up being a tricky situation to argue in the event of that happening,

 

[Drago]

Not sure about this. I'm an old fashioned guy and usually travel in a forward direction, so it's of no use to people I'm heading towards, or those behind seeking to overtake.

It could be useful when pulling out across a junction, but if I misjudge it then this wee light isn't going to save me.

 

[User32269]

Don't see any practical use for it. Don't see how it could increase safety, indeed, as stated by night cycler, if it was flashing could look like an indicator.

 

[Mile195]

It's hardly a groundbreaking idea. They were putting reflectors on wheels years ago for the purpose of side visibility. For the most part manufacturers don't seem to bother with that now, presumably because it doesn't make much difference from a safety point of view.

I wouldn't buy one myself... just something else to charge up and remember to take off every time I park up!

 

[Milkfloat]

I think that by the time the driver sees this they have already pulled out in front of you or left hooked you.

 

[mjr]

No. Too easy to mistake for an indicator as it appears/disappears behind any obstructions (like the arms of a cyclist on drop handlebars, or their legs on the pedals if the motorist is behind).

If people use legally-sufficient lights which are visible from the sides, there is no need for that.

 

[mjr]

For the most part manufacturers don't seem to bother with that now, presumably because it doesn't make much difference from a safety point of view.

My bikes mostly have either spoke reflectors or reflective-band tyres. Those reflectors are white, not amber, though.

 

[Alfie_Gooner]

I agree with most people about this, they could easily be mistaken for an indicator in my opinion.

I feel that more reflective ideas for wheel and tyres is a far better way of increasing a cyclists visble profile when riding at night as well as wearing proper high vis clothing rather than black!!

 

[mjr]

as well as wearing proper high vis clothing

Doesn't work, is ugly, is blame-shifting/externalisation, see https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/hi-viz-reflective-pros-cons.195317/

 

[Katherine]

No. Reflectives on the wheels are better because they are moving.

 

[Tim Hall]

I think you need to remove that wee bracket. So you can stick further up the @rse of a driver who cuts you up.

 

[derrick]

I think that by the time the driver sees this they have already pulled out in front of you or left hooked you.

You beat me to it. A bit of a waste of money.

 

[Lonestar]

I quite like the wheel lights,seen a few of those around.

 

[DrLex]

I quite like the wheel lights,seen a few of those around.

Indeed; Monkeylectric lights FTW!