Head- and tail lights definitely help make bicycles visible from the front and back, but what about from the sides? The handlebar-plug-replacing SideLights are designed to address that shortcoming, plus they serve as headlights, tail lights and turn indicators.

  • TheFeatureCreature@lemmy.world
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    1 month ago

    I like the idea of bicycle turn indicators because I often can’t safely take my hands off my handlebars to do hand signals, but 300lm isn’t bright enough. That’s $9.99 Home Depot flashlight levels of brightness.

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      1 month ago

      They don’t need to light your way for you though - they just need to be visible at a reasonable distance (~20 m), which 300 lm is fine for in most conditions.

  • Annoyed_🦀 @monyet.cc
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    1 month ago

    The thing is pretty nice, the price, not so much. Also the lumen is pretty low, at 300lumen highest setting per lamp you still need a high lumen for riding in darkness if you plan to see anything ahead.

    • MalReynolds@slrpnk.net
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      1 month ago

      I’m guessing they’re supposed to be in addition to a headlight…

      I think they’re neat, make 'em cheap enough, brighter, rotatable so bar geometry is irrelevant, and move the controls somewhere ergonomic, and you’re heading towards a no-brainer. Although some 3d printer person might eat your lunch…