Nite Ize Spokelit Bicycle Light (Green)
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Nite Ize Spokelit Bicycle Light (Green)
Customer Review: Great visibility when you figure out how to turn it on
Summary: 5 Stars
I got two lights as gifts, took them out of the package, checked to see how to install them and didn't pay attention to "activation". The lights as shipped only light for 30 seconds so the batteries don't fail while in transit or on the rack.
Push and hold the on button for 10-12 seconds. The light will flash rapidly. Now when you turn it on it will stay on until you turn it off.
They make my bike really visible in night riding. I highly recommend these lights. Bright and easy to install.
Customer Review: Highly practical and cost effective.
Summary: 5 Stars
For months I've been thinking about the fact that I have a super bright (almost blinding) headlamp, a tail light that can be seen up to a mile away, and literally nothing that allows me to be seen from the sides at night. I did some research and found a lot of expensive, unreviewed wheel light systems. I didn't want to spend a lot on an unproven product. I was a little skeptical of the Nite Ize Spokelits...I mean, really $5-7? So I ordered one, why not. It showed up with mostly dead batteries, but it appears that Amazon shipped it in a too tight container that turned it off of "try me" mode, so who knows how long it had been activated. I replaced the two CR 2016 batteries and it lit right up. Installation took, literally, seconds and I was very impressed with the added visibility. It can be a little distracting at first on your front wheel, but you get used to it and I think it's really cool! I'm not sure on battery life, but for $5 and free shipping, I got a pack of 10 Sony CR2016's on Ebay.
Overall, I'm very happy with my purchase. They may be a little tacky, but I think it's a small price to pay for the added safety and I'm proud of my bike bling. They've performed exactly as expected and I ordered two more to share with a friend :)
Get them, have fun, and be safe!
Customer Review: It doesn't look like the image
Summary: 4 Stars
My 9 year old loves them and I feel better knowing she can be seen when it's starting to get dark.Customer Review: One of the best inventions for night riding
Summary: 5 Stars
The spokelit is a very useful safety measure if you ever take your bike out at night. Since they are relatively inexpensive I purchased two green ones for both wheels. These lights make it virtually impossible for you to go unnoticed when your bike is viewed from the sides. I believe that the solid light mode is more visible when going at higher speeds but if you're going slower then I would recommend switching to the strobe light function. I know that a lot of people have complained that they don't make you visible from the front and back but that is where your front and rear bike lights should come in. The spokelit was not created to replace bike lights at all but rather compliment them.
Not only are they a great safety device but they also look completely out of this world when people see them. I've gotten several compliments and questions on how neat they look and as to where I got them.
Overall, this product is a must have for anybody who wants to bike at night and be safe.
PLEASE NOTE: Do not be like many other people who bought the spokelit and then sent it back because it turned off after a few seconds. This product comes in a "try me" mode and has to be taken off that mode if you want it to work normally. To take it off this "try me" mode, hold down the light button until it starts to flash then it will work fine.
Customer Review: Spokelits are great
Summary: 5 Stars
I got a set of these in Feb 09, the day after i got 2 i ordered 2 more. Very bright and people always say nice things about them. Easy to turn on and off. Maybe from behind can't see much light that's why i have a planetbike superflash. Thinking about adding a 3rd one to each wheel (green). Do web search for best price.