It’s not often that a product excites me. Truth be told, I shop about as frequently as I go to the dentist. I could actually use a postcard to remind me that it is time to go shopping. And when I do shop, I’m usually very selective. I like to look around and then sleep on it. But recently I found a product that no one needs to sleep on and everyone needs.
The upswing in weather means that I can rely on my bike for transport and not risk frostbite. It’s very important to be seen on the roads and thus I went looking around for bright clothes, reflective tape, and lights. After trolling around some websites and bike shops, I purchased the following product.
You have to love companies with a sense of humor. This description comes from bike nashbar.
Like I said, even if you don’t have a bike, you should buy one of these lights, if not two. They come in white and red right now, but if they catch on like they should, I’m sure other colors will sprout up.
The light is waterproof, has three light modes, and features an adjustable bungee strap that will allow you to strap it to almost anything. Yes, the possibilities are indeed endless which is why everyone needs one. And the coolest thing: the light is magnetically activated!!!! There is a magnet in the light and a magnet in the strap. You simply tap the piece of plastic on the strap against the light and it activates. So cool! No switches.
I am often skeptical of product advertisements, but in this particular case, there is truth in advertising. The product description said the light will fit around a beer can, so I decided to try it out. Of course you should not attempt to do so while riding. Click here to see video evidence (Quicktime video).
Yes, the advertisement is true. So now you don’t have to worry about losing your beer at a party. Strap that bad boy to your shopping cart at Costco so people see you coming. Put one on your remote control when cleaning the house so you don’t lose it. Strap one to your dog’s collar when you go out at night. Strap one on your waiter’s wrist at the restaurant so you always have a visual and can flag them down. Use your imagination, just buy one!
All bikers NEED this. I support biking, even if I don’t have a bike right now, but I must say, that there are a lot of irresponible bikers. You know the ones. No safety lights at night, running stop signs at will, weaving in and out of traffic etc. etc. I almost killed one of these foolios last night. So yes, buy a few of these and strap them to your bike!!
Dude, your description of cycling foolios fits the description of most cab drivers in NYC . . . wait, that’s not quite correct, all drivers in NYC.
I have a question for NYC drivers if you are out there. If you are so adept at honking at anything that catches your ire, why can’t you reach over and use a turn signal?