cool or not?

[rikki]

I've got a string of red Xmas tree lights from the poundshop, running off a couple of AA's, which could probably be adapted into a tube....

I have a 10 metre length of LEDs at 10 cm intervals (i.e. 100 LEDs) from the cheap shop on the table next to me. Young lady of the house intends to decorate the frangipani tree for Christmas.

They are solar powered, but use the equivalent of one AA battery. I'm thinking of wrapping a bike up in these for our street party.

 

[simon.r]

*Thinks*

Back in the day there were tales of weight obsessed MTB'ers who would drill holes in components to shave a few grams off the weight of their bike.

There were also tales of components snapping.

I do hope the designers of this have considered that.

 

[Arch]

I have a 10 metre length of LEDs at 10 cm intervals (i.e. 100 LEDs) from the cheap shop on the table next to me.

That's a big table, if it has a whole cheap shop on it!

 

[rikki]

It only has a portion of the cheap shop on it. They didn't buy "everything".
But I see your point.

 

[Arch]

*Thinks*

Back in the day there were tales of weight obsessed MTB'ers who would drill holes in components to shave a few grams off the weight of their bike.

There were also tales of components snapping.

I do hope the designers of this have considered that.

I saw, and regret to this day not getting a photo of, a BSO (not even a Halfords BSO, but a discount motor parts store type BSO) with Full S'pension, that had had holes drilled in the frame. I didn't have a camera with me,and hoped I'd see it again. Alas, I haven't. The holes were relatively big - 8-10mm diameter. And rusty.

 

[Night Train]

I'm sure it'll appeal to certain cyclists, who can't bear the extra 'clutter' of a rear light, and who have money to spend. Personally, I prefer lights I can transfer from bike to bike easily, and attach to any part of the bike or any pannier/bag/coat...

(Hence, I love the little LEDs that attach with rubber or elastic loops. Very very versatile.)

While clearing out today I found a set of lights for your Raleigh Jeep.
They do take C cells though.

I also found a horn for your bike.
(Video, and you will need sound.)


There is a second one but it needs a new rubber bulb.

 

[baldycyclist]

I think it is time to get some old lights out and make the bike look festive!!!!

 

[asterix]

Sorry, it's old hat.

They have invented a plastic light 'bulb' that can be all kinds of shape:

The new light source is called field-induced polymer electroluminescent (Fipel) technology. It is made from three layers of white-emitting polymer that contain a small volume of nanomaterials that glow when electric current is passed through them.

The inventor of the device is Dr David Carroll, professor of physics at Wake Forest University in North Carolina. He says the new plastic lighting source can be made into any shape, and it produces a better quality of light than compact fluorescent bulbs which have become very popular in recent years.http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-20553143

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-20553143

I look forward to being able to buy an entire bike that is also a light bulb.

 

[vernon]

It's an expensive solution to a cheap problem,

 

[threebikesmcginty]

There was a day before that when roadies did the same thing.

I remember reading a Boy's Own or Eagle where whatsisname, that sporty lad drilled his racing bicycle frame full of holes to lighten it for a race. That would have been a 50s magazine I guess although I read 20 years later. Anyway does that count as it's not quite real life?

 

[asterix]

I remember reading a Boy's Own or Eagle where whatsisname, that sporty lad drilled his racing bicycle frame full of holes to lighten it for a race. That would have been a 50s magazine I guess although I read 20 years later. Anyway does that count as it's not quite real life?

Not 'Look and Learn'?

 

[Peteaud]

Cool and i like it, but no i would not buy it.

My £4.99 rear light works perfectly.

 

[vernon]

You are describing my Cateye habit there

I have a strong affinity for the TLD1000/1100 rear lights especially after one survived a full wash cycle demonstrating its robustness.

 

[vernon]

Is that the one otherwise known as The holy hand grenade of Antioch?

You missed out 'retina searing'.

 

[vernon]

Is that the one otherwise known as The holy hand grenade of Antioch?

Yep, I went into mourning when I couldn't find mine earlier this year.

I slaughtered a goat to celebrate their finding.