MikeP
09-26-05, 06:39 PM
Hi
Just found this on BikeBiz.com - worth a look www.goodbyebatteries.com -brilliant idea
:)
Just found this on BikeBiz.com - worth a look www.goodbyebatteries.com -brilliant idea
:)
Advocacy & Safety - Batteryless bike lights
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EricDJ
09-26-05, 06:53 PM
Very cool. Shame its not cheaper and shipping from the US
genec
09-26-05, 07:21 PM
oops... "The arm fastens to the wheel axle using the wheel nut on the bike."
Not all bikes have "wheel nuts."
Wonder if this would work with QR.
Not all bikes have "wheel nuts."
Wonder if this would work with QR.
dynaryder
09-27-05, 01:59 AM
I donno,how bright are they? I'm sure they're using LED's,but you still need decent volts to get them bright. I remember the old generator setup I had on my bike as a kid;neither headlight or taillight was very bright. I can't see this magnet setup being much of an improvement. And just like the generator,these lights only work when moving. Stop at a light and they go out.
I also wonder about their stats. 20% reduction in accidents? Was this over bikes with no lights at all? I'd also want my rear light a bit higher than my axle.
Sorry,no sale here. If you're looking to save money and/or no waste batteries,I think you'd do better to just get some rechargeable batts. I've been using them for years with my minidisc and MP3 players with good results.
I also wonder about their stats. 20% reduction in accidents? Was this over bikes with no lights at all? I'd also want my rear light a bit higher than my axle.
Sorry,no sale here. If you're looking to save money and/or no waste batteries,I think you'd do better to just get some rechargeable batts. I've been using them for years with my minidisc and MP3 players with good results.
Juha
09-27-05, 03:35 AM
You... oops, I mean they are aware that a flashing bike light is illegal in some places? Not that it's necessarily vigorously enforced, but still.
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heckflosse
09-27-05, 05:05 AM
And what happens when you're stationary?
travelinhobo
09-15-06, 06:21 PM
Yes, my only question was "What happens if I'm stopped at a light?" I still want cars to see me!
mechBgon
09-15-06, 06:51 PM
I have a feeling we're directly or indirectly being given a viral-marketing spiel here. This is the third person in two days pimping these.
Dogbait
09-15-06, 07:57 PM
Dead Horse??? (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=228300)
sgtsmile
09-16-06, 07:30 AM
1970s flashback to generator lights........
2manybikes
09-16-06, 08:59 AM
I have a feeling we're directly or indirectly being given a viral-marketing spiel here. This is the third person in two days pimping these.
Because of your comment I tool a look at MikeP's profile.
The first few posts are from 2005 not 2006. It was his first and only post. I missed the 05 instead of 06 at first too.
Because of your comment I tool a look at MikeP's profile.
The first few posts are from 2005 not 2006. It was his first and only post. I missed the 05 instead of 06 at first too.