A bike light that promises to get you seen "5.5 times sooner", plus a hologram-powered smart bike, propeller-powered Seabike + loads more tech news from 3T, Oakley, Continental + more (road.cc)

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We've also got an updated aero bike from 3T, another 3D-printed saddle that weighs just 100g and new lids from Rudy Project to tell you about this week

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[-] Showroom7561@lemmy.ca 8 points 6 months ago

The light is a gimmick, because red light being cast onto a person isn't very visible. I DO, however, love the Nitecore BR25 front light, which makes your body and bike visible from the front and side as it casts down.

If you actually want to be seen from behind, you should have reflectors around your ankles so the movement and brightness will catch the attention of those behind you.

It's crazy that modern pedals do away with those reflectors, which would arguably be safer to have on your bike than a flashing light.

[-] Bummler@feddit.de 5 points 6 months ago

Maybe because they were invented by a Nazi?

In 1936, Hitler’s SchutzStaffel (SS) formed a joint-company with the inventor, using his name – Anton Loibl GmbH – sometimes shortened to ToLo. With SS help, Loibl applied for and received a patent for his bicycle reflector design. In his capacity as police chief of the Reich, Himmler then issued a new ordinance on road traffic, in November 1937, that made these bicycle reflectors mandatory for all bicycles on German roads.

The SS company would oversee the marketing of Loibl’s invention and use part of the revenue to fuel Himmler’s research projects.

Rabbit hole

Jk, obviously: Reflectors good, fascists bad

[-] FartsWithAnAccent@fedia.io 2 points 6 months ago

Damn, it looks like they don't make those anymore.

[-] Showroom7561@lemmy.ca 2 points 6 months ago

Yup, discontinued in the last year. I'm still trying to find another one!

[-] realbadat@programming.dev 2 points 6 months ago

I used to bike daily for my commute (to the bus), so I wanted something decent for both clipless and regular shoes. That lead me to Shimano Click'R, which seems to still be available (but only one model left, T421) which does still have reflectors on it. May be worth a look.

SPD, still on my bike today. Whether I keep my bike or go to something new I will personally be keeping those pedals as long as I can.

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