I like reducing my carbon footprint as best I can. That being said, I am an advocate for carpooling and public transportation. Better yet, I appreciate the physical and mental advantages of walking, running, and biking to get to where I need to be. Just like the common pet peeve of drivers with cell phones glued to the sides of their heads, I personally hate seeing a bike without lights.
Some motorists are already reluctant to share the road with us cyclists, let’s not give them another reason. Nobody likes to be surprised, and I can’t begin to tell you the number of times that a collision almost occurred while a vehicle making a left hand turn didn’t see the unlit front end of my bike coming through an intersection at night during some er..dim times in my urban cycling experience.
So here's the answer to all of our out-of-batteries/don’t-feel-like-changing-them-right-now problems.
Reelight bike light on the front wheel of my bike
Batteries become obsolete with Reelight’s magnet lights, which are powered by magnets that pass each other during each revolution of the wheel.
Reelight offers a few different models, some with a reserve so that lights continue flashing even after the cyclist has stopped. Some offer a steady rather than flashing light while riding and some models connect to the seat post and handlebars. I bought myself a set that hooks up to my wheelset, and flashes when I'm in motion. At $40 per set and the fact that I don't ever have to replace batteries again, let alone every few months, this is one of my favorite bike investments. It feels good to have a completely D.I.Y. form of transportation, right down to the power-source for the lights that keep me safe, not to mention that it’s good for the environment too!
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