Amber Side Light invention

[Lonestar]

Indeed; Monkeylectric lights FTW!

Thanks,doubt if they would fit on my Sorun wheels.

 

[growingvegetables]

I can see the point of an amber light fixed to the spokes of the front wheel - it conveys all sorts of accurate information, like "bike coming", at roundabouts.

But this? Naaaaah. Sorry.

 

[lee1980sim]

My lights already have the ability to emit light to the sides, this just feels like a marketing gimmick

 

[ufkacbln]

Cars have had amber side lights for years, but they are rarely used, and totally ignored when they are

 

[T4tomo]

Lights in spokes or on tyre valves are far superior.

 

[hennbell]

I like the valve mounted motion activated LEDs. They change colour blink and spin, very eye catching.
Also you never have to switch them on or off.

 

[hatler]

Good grief. Another crap idea, doubtless from a design student who cycles.

 

[Andy_R]

Good grief. Another crap idea, doubtless from a design student who doesn't cycle.

FTFY

 

[400bhp]

What next - bikes with 4 wheels and a steering wheel.

 

[Tim Hall]

Yet another attempt to get cyclists to accept more and more of the responsibility that correctly rests with drivers, and pay for it.

This is more or less admitted on the product website, where the inventor says the idea came to him after nearly knocking a cyclist off on a roundabout. He also says he's a driver and a cyclist.

 

[night cycler]

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

I believe Hi Viz does work at doing the job it was designed for in respect of being a very visible type of safety clothing. I wear it all the time, including hi viz ankle bands. At the moment, (in the absence of legislation) it is up to the individual what they wear of course, be it a cycle helmet, hi viz. clothing etc.

With the increasing interest in cycling, sadly and inevitably I believe we will see an increase in cycle casualties on our roads. I also believe that eventually certain aspects of cycle wear will become mandatory. The cycle helmet being top of the list.

 

[RichK]

Looks like a car indicator flashing to me.

 

[steveindenmark]

Looks like a comprehensive loser according to the poll.

 

[Banjo]

Some dick head runs into you at a junction because they didn't look /didn't care spots that thing flashing on the mangled wreck and has a perfect get out of jail free card by saying "I thought it was a moped indicating to turn "

Crazy idea to have a flashing mode on it .

It is good to be visible from the side though but this can be achieved with wheel reflectors , normal lights that show a bit of light out to the side or a head torch.

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

It's a no from me for the same reasons others have already given. I think it's a very foolish idea to have a light that looks like an indicator lamp but isn't.