Hi Guys

I was doing a little searching on line for some Christmas prezzies and came across these:

 

Pedalite Pedals - I Want One Of Those

 

Flashing pedals They look a bit naff to me but I guess the idea is there

 

Also what about this:

 

A-Bike - I Want One Of Those

 

Now this made me laugh out loud! To quote

"The A Bike is the first truly portable and practical commuter bicycle" Gotta be kidding! Mmmmmmm I couldn't see me riding that any time soon! I was also trying to imagine it electrified

Just look at the size of those wheels!! Yikes!!

So funny and as for the price? Hilarious!!

Mandy

Hi Guys

 

 

Also what about this:

 

A-Bike - I Want One Of Those

 

Now this made me laugh out loud! To quote

"The A Bike is the first truly portable and practical commuter bicycle" Gotta be kidding! Mmmmmmm I couldn't see me riding that any time soon! I was also trying to imagine it electrified

Just look at the size of those wheels!! Yikes!!

So funny and as for the price? Hilarious!!

Mandy

 

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whose having the last laugh though Mandy....they are SOLD OUT !!!!!!!!!!

 

are they really that many daft people about ?

Mandy, I've been using them for years and the latest version is very good indeed. They provide much needed side visibility at night as well as some additional front and rear noticeability. Best of all you never need to worry about batteries. My cycle to work is only ten minutes yet they stay flashing for several minutes after I stop. Must be pretty efficient. I think they should be made compulsory on kids bikes. Second best invention after flashing kids shoes I reckon. Don't knock additional visibility that might save your life!

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whose having the last laugh though Mandy....they are SOLD OUT !!!!!!!!!!

 

are they really that many daft people about ?

 

You didn't want one though did you?

 

Maybe peeps all over Britain will be opening there prezzies and finding one of them, yikes!

I just don't think it is practical in any way as the wheels look the size of a sixpence, in the old money of course, lol!

But I guess they are a gadget of some sort which you could carry into the pub and attempt to ride home

As for commuting? No way

Mandy

Mandy, I've been using them for years and the latest version is very good indeed. They provide much needed side visibility at night as well as some additional front and rear noticeability. Best of all you never need to worry about batteries. My cycle to work is only ten minutes yet they stay flashing for several minutes after I stop. Must be pretty efficient. I think they should be made compulsory on kids bikes. Second best invention after flashing kids shoes I reckon. Don't knock additional visibility that might save your life!

 

Don't get me wrong Caph I did say the idea was there.

I just didn't like those one's and not knocking the concept as a very good one.

Is there any other different styles/shapes out there?

I would also prefer simple white flashing lights myself.

Regards

Mandy

Don't get me wrong Caph I did say the idea was there.

I just didn't like those one's and not knocking the concept as a very good one.

Is there any other different styles/shapes out there?

I would also prefer simple white flashing lights myself.

Regards

Mandy

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they are brilliant and so are "free lights".. these keep flashing for up to 3 minutes after you have stopped moving so even stood at traffic lights you still get extra visibility help...only extra not just on their own i hasten to add...

You didn't want one though did you?

 

 

I just don't think it is practical in any way as the wheels look the size of a sixpence, in the old money of course, lol!

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sixpence....mmmmmmmmm sorry mandy i cant read no more on this posting as im totally confused,whats a six pence ? i dont go that faaaaaaaar back..

"sixpence....mmmmmmmmm sorry mandy i cant read no more on this posting as im totally confused,whats a six pence ? i dont go that faaaaaaaar back.."

 

 

 

A farthing for your thoughts on that one Mandy!

Flashing pedals may be a good idea but if they were really good then why are they attached to pedals that a serious cyclist wouldn't use?

I saw the launch of the A bike, Clive Sinclair riding around on it. I think there is a place for these bikes where they work well but I'd be very suprised if it's the streets of London!

Hi Guys

I was doing a little searching on line for some Christmas prezzies and came across these:

 

Pedalite Pedals - I Want One Of Those

 

I like the idea but they wouldn’t be any good to me.

My short legs mean I have the seat set so that I can only "just" touch the ground (when seated) but it means my heal tends to over-hang the back of the pedal (best setting for max power to get up the Cornish Hills).

No one would see the lights from behind

 

Does anyone make transparent shoes :o

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You didn't want one though did you?

 

 

I just don't think it is practical in any way as the wheels look the size of a sixpence, in the old money of course, lol!

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sixpence....mmmmmmmmm sorry mandy i cant read no more on this posting as im totally confused,whats a six pence ? i dont go that faaaaaaaar back..

 

Yeah ok youngun, Well I do remember decimalisation at primary school

I liked the sound of sixpence as had a ring to it

instead of 5p or 10p --- so boring lol

Is this getting daft or am I just getting dafter

"sixpence....mmmmmmmmm sorry mandy i cant read no more on this posting as im totally confused,whats a six pence ? i dont go that faaaaaaaar back.."

 

 

 

A farthing for your thoughts on that one Mandy!

 

Naah, I don't go back that far

Vaguely remember a Hapenny though (Half penny) lol

Actually I have a selection of old coins that I bought on hols in Cornwall and I am only 18 really!!

 

 

Is this getting daft or am I just getting dafter

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agreed

keith

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agreed

keith

 

You are so agreeable Keith

Just get that there lycra snood thingy finished and stop trying to work out the name of that singer on that other thread

I'm going dizzy ere

 

You are so agreeable Keith

Just get that there lycra snood thingy finished and stop trying to work out the name of that singer on that other thread

I'm going dizzy ere

 

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what do you mean...going ?...

 

thats it no more for me,pure electric talk only...

I like the idea but they wouldn’t be any good to me.

My short legs mean I have the seat set so that I can only "just" touch the ground (when seated) but it means my heal tends to over-hang the back of the pedal (best setting for max power to get up the Cornish Hills).

No one would see the lights from behind

 

Does anyone make transparent shoes :o

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I think they flash at the sides and front too

No don't know anyone who makes them? You could try going bare foot

 

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what do you mean...going ?...

 

thats it no more for me,pure electric talk only...

 

Agreed

 

Me too

Speaking of pedals of the lighted kind, I would get some if the pedal were a better shape like Mussells said.

Plus whilst we are on the subject of free lights, I'm sure I have seen light up dust caps somewhere? Or is that just on cars? Or is that just my imagination?

 

Agreed

 

Me too

Speaking of pedals of the lighted kind, I would get some if the pedal were a better shape like Mussells said.

Plus whilst we are on the subject of free lights, I'm sure I have seen light up dust caps somewhere? Or is that just on cars? Or is that just my imagination?

 

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dont know about that Mandy, the day i had to withdraw from driving due to my epileptic fit i ceased to know anything new about cars..it was never going to be an interst to me so it just was not of interest...only take in whats of use i try... "free lights" are the brand name for the type of lights i mentioned, the next bike i will get some more for sure......

 

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dont know about that Mandy, the day i had to withdraw from driving due to my epileptic fit i ceased to know anything new about cars..it was never going to be an interst to me so it just was not of interest...only take in whats of use i try... "free lights" are the brand name for the type of lights i mentioned, the next bike i will get some more for sure......

 

Oops, I thought "Free Lights" were because they were free lights as in light up when pedalling by motion only Now I think I'm tired.

I will have to google them.

I found some of those dust cover lights for bikes on the net and believe they are not for road use anyway I think I have seen them on boy racers cars on occasions, yikes

Good concept for being seen but maybe a bit posey? Plus possibly illegal?

 

Tirefly Flashing Dust Caps Schrader Valve Fit (Pair) £9.99-Discount Bicycles Ltd.

 

God I need to hit the duvet!!

Free Lights

 

Hi Keith

 

I found it and yes looks like a cool system, I like it

 

Batteryless Bicycle bike safety LEDs lights, A non friction bicycle dynamo, generator, No battery, No friction, science DIY kit, invention, green product.

 

Regards

Hi Keith

 

I found it and yes looks like a cool system, I like it

 

Batteryless Bicycle bike safety LEDs lights, A non friction bicycle dynamo, generator, No battery, No friction, science DIY kit, invention, green product.

 

Regards

 

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SL120 Power Backup Battery Free Lights - CycleExpress

 

these where the ones i had Mandy, the others look like they have wireing where these dont, some need a little bit of work for the rear ones if hub motor gets in way you have to extend the shfts..you can buy longer ones i think but easiy to make i imagine...

I am only 18 really!!

Now expect a sudden increase in replies to your questions.

Oops, I thought "Free Lights" were because they were free lights as in light up when pedalling by motion only Now I think I'm tired.

I will have to google them.

I found some of those dust cover lights for bikes on the net and believe they are not for road use anyway I think I have seen them on boy racers cars on occasions, yikes

Good concept for being seen but maybe a bit posey? Plus possibly illegal?

 

Tirefly Flashing Dust Caps Schrader Valve Fit (Pair) £9.99-Discount Bicycles Ltd.

 

God I need to hit the duvet!!

Those lights are not a good idea because they put an unwanted force on your tyre valves and can cause a puncture.

Hi Keith

 

I found it and yes looks like a cool system, I like it

 

Batteryless Bicycle bike safety LEDs lights, A non friction bicycle dynamo, generator, No battery, No friction, science DIY kit, invention, green product.

 

Regards

That looks wrong, he makes wild claims in his advert and I wouldn't trust it in the slightest.

No Batteries - Ever! No Friction! No Resistance!

There is magnetic resistance so he is talking out of his *rse.

Performance: Most dynamos work by slowing down your tires, if they work at all. This Non-friction bicycle dynamo won't slow cyclist down.

Same again.

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SL120 Power Backup Battery Free Lights - CycleExpress

 

these where the ones i had Mandy, the others look like they have wireing where these dont, some need a little bit of work for the rear ones if hub motor gets in way you have to extend the shfts..you can buy longer ones i think but easiy to make i imagine...

They look much better but are quite pricey, for that money you could get good quality flashing lights that are much brighter.

Now expect a sudden increase in replies to your questions.

Those lights are not a good idea because they put an unwanted force on your tyre valves and can cause a puncture.That looks wrong, he makes wild claims in his advert and I wouldn't trust it in the slightest.

There is magnetic resistance so he is talking out of his *rse.

Same again.They look much better but are quite pricey, for that money you could get good quality flashing lights that are much brighter.

 

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they are not cheap agree...but as i say they are not the main lights but an "added" security,when you come to traffic lights unlike an ordinary dynamo they still keep flashing for a good 3 minutes plus they will always be on where with battery ones there comes a time when the battery dies, in the case of rechargeable ones there is no dimming of the light but a total cut off as them batteries give there all and then instantly die....

i think i got mine for £25 6 months ago..what price for good quality extra safety i thought...the amount of resistance is unnoticeable too...

i think i got mine for £25 6 months ago..what price for good quality extra safety i thought...the amount of resistance is unnoticeable too...

That's almost half the price of the link, much better.

I wouldn't expect to notice the drag either but was incensed by the other website that claimed there was no drag.

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SL120 Power Backup Battery Free Lights - CycleExpress

 

these where the ones i had Mandy, the others look like they have wireing where these dont, some need a little bit of work for the rear ones if hub motor gets in way you have to extend the shfts..you can buy longer ones i think but easiy to make i imagine...

 

Now they look much better than the link I showed :o sorry

They really do look like a great idea and although rather pricey I am sure it would pay dividends in the end

I may look at that, after Xmas though I think

Thanks for that and hope you have finished knitting that snood