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Bicycle Brake Lights

video Bicycle Brake Lights

Highly visible to others when brakes are applied.

7 comments

Jan 9, 2012. 6:44 AMpussiedoctor says:

I found the video very interesting, I was wondering how and where the switch was positioned. Very innovative idea using the reflector bracket to mount the switch. I am going to try and make one of these at the weekend. Keep up the good work.

Jan 9, 2012. 2:14 PMbobcat1947 (author) says:

hey doc,
I'm going to take some still shots and post them, in hopes it will clarify where the bracket is on the bike, and how the switch is positioned on the bracket. . Regarding the reflector bracket, I don't think all types would do. You'll see from the still pictures just what type of bracket I used. I hope to get the pics up tonight.

Nov 11, 2011. 11:57 PMdjzadjza says:

this is SO cool. i love the idea. instead of a string of LEDs do you thing i could use an LED type glowstick?

Nov 12, 2011. 3:44 AMbobcat1947 (author) says:

Hey, djzadjza,
The glowsticks I've seen could probably be used, but I question whether they would be bright enough to be a real safety improvement.

Nov 13, 2011. 8:34 PMdjzadjza says:

Ok. I recently found an ible that makes a glowstick out of a hot glue stick and and an led in each end. Might that work instead of the commercial kind. :-)

Nov 6, 2011. 5:45 PMmr.incredible says:

That is brilliant. You could re-design it so that the lights are dim until the brakes come on. That would give better night time visibility. You could also create turn signals.