cateye orbit wheel lights

[Herbie]

I recently bought a set of Cateye Orbit wheels, i thought they would be agreat get you noticed in the dark bit of kit as they are supposed to turn your wheels into glowing red red circles...however when i tried them out they only glowed for about 10 seconds before going out like a damp squib. I was a bit disappointed as Cateye stuff is usually top notch...Has anyone else had similar problems with these lights?...I've lost my receipt so can't return to shop BUGGER

 

[Herbie]

[QUOTE 1206696"]
Slightly OT, but what is the name of those glowing wheel light things that you stick all over your spokes?


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ta for replying...not sure what they're called

 

[philipbh]

I recently bought a set of Cateye Orbit wheels, i thought they would be agreat get you noticed in the dark bit of kit as they are supposed to turn your wheels into glowing red red circles...however when i tried them out they only glowed for about 10 seconds before going out like a damp squib. I was a bit disappointed as Cateye stuff is usually top notch...Has anyone else had similar problems with these lights?...I've lost my receipt so can't return to shop BUGGER

Take out the battery and then re insert - then turn on again - should be fine

They are probably still in demo mode - so when you turn them on they will light / flash for a short time before turning off

 

[Herbie]

Take out the battery and then re insert - then turn on again - should be fine

They are probably still in demo mode - so when you turn them on they will light / flash for a short time before turning off

cheers... will try that

 

[mark barker]

[QUOTE 1206696"]
Slightly OT, but what is the name of those glowing wheel light things that you stick all over your spokes?
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Wowow spoke pipes...

Wowow

 

[Norm]

[QUOTE 1206701"]
Yeah thanks. Found them now. Also known as 3m Sekuclips, and much cheaper from Germany - http://roseversand.c...0&detail2=10181
[/quote]Fantastic items. I've got them fitted to this bike, they are pretty much invisible during the day...


However, at night, this is how they look. The "normal" reflectors are still fitted, for comparison.


The Sekuclips generally come in packs of 36 or 72. I fit one every 3 or 4 spokes (that image has one in three), so a pack of 72 is enough for at least three bikes.