Be visible - Monkeylectric LED bike wheel lights

[KnottedYet]

I've got reflective sidewall tires, reflective spokees on front and back wheels, OEM reflectors on both wheels, reflective tape and patches on the fenders, forks, rack, pedals, and cranks; reflectors on my pannier and vest and helmet; 6 lights on the bike, 2 lights on the helmet.

But I want MORE light! I want to produce light out the yin-yang to the sides and not just reflect it, because the biggest hazard on this route is side traffic. My concern is that reflectors only work when the reflector is in front of the light source... which it a bit too late for me when the light source is a car perpendicular to me and coming toward me.

I'm leaning toward the Monkeylectric right now. More LEDs, more better!

[CommuterChick]

I love this range of alternatives and will check them out. Already have Spokelits, but have been trying to find the Guyot Firefly, it's an attachment for a widemouth bottle that turns it into a lantern, whatever color the bottle is. So you have water and light in one bottle. if your frame accommodates two bottles, then you really do have a lot of light.

http://guyotdesigns.blogspot.com/200...d-morning.html

My problem is I can't find it! My REI guys said they loved it, bought it as soon as it came out, but no longer have it in stock.

[runningcyclist]

I've got reflective sidewall tires, reflective spokees on front and back wheels, OEM reflectors on both wheels, reflective tape and patches on the fenders, forks, rack, pedals, and cranks; reflectors on my pannier and vest and helmet; 6 lights on the bike, 2 lights on the helmet.

But I want MORE light! I want to produce light out the yin-yang to the sides and not just reflect it, because the biggest hazard on this route is side traffic. My concern is that reflectors only work when the reflector is in front of the light source... which it a bit too late for me when the light source is a car perpendicular to me and coming toward me.

I'm leaning toward the Monkeylectric right now. More LEDs, more better!

KY, I thought I had a lot of 'stuff': 2 front lights, 3 rear lights, reflective spokes and reflective sidewalls, rear light on the helmet and reflective/high viz clothing/panniers, oh and the spokelits.

I bow down to your superior light/reflective acquisitions

[Becky]

A BikeGlow update: DH went to re-install his for tomorrow's dark commute, and it won't light up, despite fresh batteries

I think we'll be replacing it with something else...

[LilBolt]

I've got reflective sidewall tires, reflective spokees on front and back wheels, OEM reflectors on both wheels, reflective tape and patches on the fenders, forks, rack, pedals, and cranks; reflectors on my pannier and vest and helmet; 6 lights on the bike, 2 lights on the helmet.

But I want MORE light! I want to produce light out the yin-yang to the sides and not just reflect it, because the biggest hazard on this route is side traffic. My concern is that reflectors only work when the reflector is in front of the light source... which it a bit too late for me when the light source is a car perpendicular to me and coming toward me.

I'm leaning toward the Monkeylectric right now. More LEDs, more better!

We must see pictures of your set up! It sounds very festive. I don't have the OEM reflectors, but do have a hub generator & light on the front & a DiNotte taillight that people complain about as being too bright...if they are complaining, then I know they are seeing it. I also have front & rear lights on the helmet. And I agree that I do feel most vulnerable from the side. The helmet light does come in handy...a quick look in the driver's direction generally gets their attention. I'm just tired of having to charge & replace so many batteries. I'd like to get some of those USB chargeable lights.

[Trek420]

We must see pictures of your set up! It sounds very festive.

http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?p=321431

[KnottedYet]

Wow, Trek, that's an old picture! I'd almost forgotten how the bike used to look!

There's a lot more "stuff" on it now.

I love the reflective tape TE sells. That stuff is bright bright bright.

[Trek420]

More lights, more better.

[missjulied]

My husband got me the monkey light last year for Christmas, and I LOVE it! I haven't done any of the programming, I just turn it on and let it run random patterns. It's very bright, and I feel a lot better about my side visibility now.

Plus, it's fun to look at.

[KnottedYet]

There is a wait-list for the DownLowGlow.

I'm still torn between the DLG and the Monkeylectric.