USB rechargeable lights are a staple of commuting. If you lock your bike in public spaces, lights you can quickly and easily remove to keep secure in your pack are of the most use. After a few snafus with older models of Knog lights, they sent out a set of the Blinder MOB Grid LED […]
Review: Petzl Ultra Rush Headlamp
A headlamp is a major upgrade to night time adventures. Whether you’re hiking, climbing, camping or glamping, the convenience of being able to see while keeping your hands free make them an essential tool for night time outings. I picked up my first Petzl headlamp at a bike shop in Moab on a road trip years ago. It accompanied me on many […]
Review: Bontrager Flare R Taillight
Motorcyclists are required by law to have a headlight illuminated at all times. Daytime running lights improve visibility of the rider by other road users and increase rider safety. Makes sense… so if motorcycles are doing it, why aren’t we? That was the question the folks at Bontrager set out to answer with the Flare R tail light. Armed […]
Night Rides on a Budget: Cree XM-L LED Lights
It’s never been less expensive to get into riding bikes in the dark. Before LED’s made their dramatic evolution from blinking commuter lights to nighttime powerhouses of luminosity, our only real option for hauling ass in the dark was an HID light. The problem was that HID bulbs were expensive— just single bulb could set you […]
These new Magnetic Bike Lights look sweet
These small LED bike lights from Copenhagen Parts are the cleanest bike light design I’ve seen. Designed for use with steel frames, they utilize magnets to attach to your bike for an extremely clean look with no mounting points, straps, or fasteners. Not only are they extremely compact, but they turn on when placed on […]
Theft-resistant bike light could be as awesome as it looks
Holy crap. This new bike light looks like it’s part of a six shooter. With its six LEDs, it is a bit reminiscent of futuristic laser gun. That in turn, reminds me of this cool short story I read once. Taking place in a future Earth, people have taken to strapping laser guns to their […]