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maximan1
09-24-06, 10:56 PM
I have an idea for a superbright headlight and brakelight!!! Buy 2 superbright leds (one red one white) and 2 AAA batterys. Take the reflectors off your bike and get a drill bit that matches the size of the led. Drill a hole into the back (but not all the way through) of each reflector and stick the leds in there and secure them with some crazy glue. Then tape the battery on and do a little bit of soldering, and VOILA!!! Superbright headlight and brakelight. When I make mine I'll post pics.


Mr. Beanz
09-24-06, 11:14 PM
Hmmm. make some carbon fiber wheels if you can. I 've seen 'em for $1200-$1300 maybe! And a carbon fiber bike, I've seen Ginats on sale(105) as low as $1300. That's alot of saving. Maybe start by saving on the batteries!:D

Mr. Beanz
09-24-06, 11:15 PM
So what did ou mean when you said you were scared when I stopped on the trail?


ovoleg
09-24-06, 11:33 PM
This sounds scarry, but I would like to see pics!!

Extort
09-24-06, 11:50 PM
something like this?
http://www.performancebike.com/product_images/150/40_2175.jpg

7 LED's that have multiple flashing options and functions as a reflector when not lit.

chimivee
09-24-06, 11:56 PM
LEDs require a specific reflector design to make them useable as headlights. Even, then, they aren't that great. It might work for the rear, though, as a "to-be-seen" light.

A friend of mine makes his own halogen headlights...

http://community.livejournal.com/bikelight/

maximan1
09-25-06, 05:32 PM
So what did ou mean when you said you were scared when I stopped on the trail?

I just got scared...cause you stopped...right there.

maximan1
09-25-06, 07:28 PM
something like this?
http://www.performancebike.com/product_images/150/40_2175.jpg

7 LED's that have multiple flashing options and functions as a reflector when not lit.
Yeah just like that :).