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Old 08-17-11 | 04:31 PM
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Erik D
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From: Monrovia, CA
Originally Posted by Looigi
Cute idea, but I'm missing the awesomeness. Except for clever effect, what does this do that can't be done better, more cheaply, with lighter weight, and less complexity using traditional lights? The front lights look like the provide excellent illumination immediately in front of and under the wheel, but not projected in front where it's needed. The inventor says the lights are better close to the road. Not true. Headlights provide better road illumination the higher they are mounted.
+1 The front does not seem like an adequate replacement for a real headlight. Rear and side visibility could be achieved more simply and cheaply with a superflash and a set of spoke lights.

Regarding mounting height, I've tried fork and bar mounted lights. I prefer bar mounted lights.
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