Cute idea but not worthwhile. Brighter lights, or just plain having lights both back and front is helpful. That’s what drivers look out for and are accustomed to. And believe it or not, drivers have less contempt for cyclists when they perceive us as giving a shit about anyone else except for ourselves. Oh and it helps to stop at stop signs too or at least acknowledge them.
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So, so smart, especially for bike unfriendly Florida. But would it only be visible at night?
Jan 16th, 2009 / 7:51 am
“Get in Lane” they say. What a cracking idea!!!!
Jan 16th, 2009 / 8:07 am
Great idea, but how would you see it when a car’s headlights blast past?
Jan 16th, 2009 / 9:07 am
That is definitely a great idea. As long as it’s not washed out by headlights (or sunrise…)
Jan 16th, 2009 / 9:36 am
that was my friend’s thesis project and it won an honorable mention in the 2007 annual student design for the international housewares competition.
hmmm, can anyone say ganked?
http://www.housewares.org/show/info/sdc/07/
Jan 16th, 2009 / 10:44 am
wow, that is exactely what we need here in Brazil…
Jan 16th, 2009 / 11:13 am
This is absolutely brilliant!
Jan 16th, 2009 / 12:10 pm
omigod why didn’t i think of this…brilliant!
Jan 16th, 2009 / 6:32 pm
(post-accident trail)
“But Judge, I was traveling in the bike lane!”
Jan 16th, 2009 / 6:48 pm
This is an amazing idea, specially for that city that do not have a bike lane anymore!
It’s good idea mainly if you go around during the nights!
Jan 18th, 2009 / 7:55 am
Os recojo esta buena idea para mi blog.
Saludos desde “Recogedor”.
Gollus. ;)
Jan 19th, 2009 / 5:38 pm
or you could just make sure the light you have on your FIXIE isn’t some tiny blinking LED that no one can see…
Jan 21st, 2009 / 11:53 am
Hoho, i love that!
Jan 30th, 2009 / 9:47 am
Nice idea!
Feb 13th, 2009 / 4:04 pm
Cute idea but not worthwhile. Brighter lights, or just plain having lights both back and front is helpful. That’s what drivers look out for and are accustomed to. And believe it or not, drivers have less contempt for cyclists when they perceive us as giving a shit about anyone else except for ourselves. Oh and it helps to stop at stop signs too or at least acknowledge them.
Feb 25th, 2009 / 1:47 pm
top idea….
May 8th, 2009 / 3:38 am
well i dont think its a good idea for the reason that it wont stretch out as long for drivers to percaution themselves
Jul 7th, 2009 / 6:26 pm
Thanks for the insights. It’s all good. Lights, stopping at stop signs, signalling…having a lane…
Jul 24th, 2009 / 10:29 am
burns more power than a conventional flashin light system, so not as environmentally concious.
Nov 26th, 2009 / 6:29 pm
perfect idea for safety
Jun 9th, 2010 / 2:40 pm