reelight - anyone got these

[Pompey Princess]

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Reelight_SL120_UK_Standard_Front_and_Rear_Light_Set/5360041064/

Seem a good idea...

 

[jimboalee]

Anything that compromises the security of the rear Q/R is a no-no.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

Anything that compromises the security of the rear Q/R is a no-no.

very true. but in what way do these do so?

 

[pinkkaz]

Hey, now they DO look interesting. Found these reviews on the net:

http://kentsbike.blogspot.com/2007/08/reelight-sl-120-electrodynamic-light.html
http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/accessories/lights/product/sl100-flash-compact-28244 [lower spec version]
http://www.2pure.co.uk/Reelight-SL120-UK-CTC-Review-12-07
http://commutebybike.com/2007/10/04/reelight-bike-lights/

There seem to be lots more.

 

[jimboalee]

very true. but in what way do these do so?

The metalwork on the device is sandwiched between the dropout and the Q/R thumb nut.

Anyhow, if this lamp is used, you are illegal if you do not have another ( primary ) lamp higher than 350mm off the ground.
Knowing this, have a primary rear on the seatpost and a second rear lamp on the back of your helmet.

Forty five quid is a joke.

 

[Tynan]

funny how they don't really say where they mount isn't it?

surprised anyone worries about batteries in these days of leds and rechargeables

 

[GrumpyGregry]

The metalwork on the device is sandwiched between the dropout and the Q/R thumb nut.

I know that, but in what way does that compromise the integrity of the QR? I've had various bits of metal sandwiched in there over the years and never ever had a problem.

Anyhow, if this lamp is used, you are illegal if you do not have another ( primary ) lamp higher than 350mm off the ground.
Knowing this, have a primary rear on the seatpost and a second rear lamp on the back of your helmet.

Forty five quid is a joke.

agree on all counts...

 

[yorkshiregoth]

I have used them before and the only issue I had was that the sensor messed up the speedometer on my wireless cycle computer giving me an average speed of 200mph.

 

[Randochap]

As you can see on my lighting page, I like the idea of generating my own power -- not having to worry about batteries and charging -- but I'm not impressed by these kinds of contraptions. I haven't seen any that I'd consider quality bicycle lighting.

I don't know about the light attachment, but I don't want anything clamped to my spokes, thank you very much.

On edit: Wait a minute; are these flashing lights, front and rear? Fergeddaboudit!

 

[RedBike]

They're £44!!
If you want a 2/3 LED light I would invest in a set from Tesco for about £2.

If you like the idea of always having a light on the bike and never having to worry about batteries then perhaps a good dynamo lighting system. At least you'll be able to see where you're going with a good dynamo light. I can't image that front reelight illuminating the road ahead much.


There's nothing new about generating power by induction / magnets. This is exactly how a dynamo works!

 

[Bigtwin]

They're £44!!
If you want a 2/3 LED light I would invest in a set from Tesco for about £2.

You've been robbed - they were £1.50 in Sainsbrururururys.

 

[jimboalee]

J. Lucas did something similar years ago.

A small generator had a knurled wheel which was driven by the tyre.

The electricity that was produced powered front and rear lamps.


Then, Sturmey Archer incorperated a generator into a hub

Those in the know are aware of where a Sturmey Dynohub can be had for £8. £15 for a set of spokes and a lamp set for a tenner.

That's still less expensive than Reelites, and a much better illumination, AND LEGAL.

 

[Pompey Princess]

So that's a big fat no then?

 

[Llama]

i looked at these a while back and was put off by the price and fact the light is so low - will drivers actually be able to see it - get a decent set of lights instead

 

[belairman]

J. Lucas did something similar years ago.

A small generator had a knurled wheel which was driven by the tyre.

The electricity that was produced powered front and rear lamps.

That's just what I had on my Raleigh Chopper thirty-odd years ago! It was great except when you stopped, the lights went out ...