Comments on: Review: Pedalite Pedals http://commutebybike.com/2008/02/26/review-pedalite-pedals/ Tips, Hints, Reviews and Safety for Bike Commuters Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:36:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: Brent http://commutebybike.com/2008/02/26/review-pedalite-pedals/#comment-78576 Brent Sun, 16 Mar 2008 13:55:26 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2008/02/26/review-pedalite-pedals/#comment-78576 Hey My wife found me a different brand of Pedals called Glowspek Safety Pedals from http://www.lightabike.com/Welcome.html. They are quite similar to the ones from Pedalite but They were 25$ in Brooklyn. They only light up when pedaling though. Hey
My wife found me a different brand of Pedals called Glowspek Safety Pedals from http://www.lightabike.com/Welcome.html. They are quite similar to the ones from Pedalite but They were 25$ in Brooklyn. They only light up when pedaling though.

]]> By: Dan http://commutebybike.com/2008/02/26/review-pedalite-pedals/#comment-76245 Dan Wed, 27 Feb 2008 22:30:36 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2008/02/26/review-pedalite-pedals/#comment-76245 I'm the friend of post #5. :) I have Pedalites on my bike and they are great. They are quite visible, charge up easily, keep blinking for a long time, and are tough -- I wiped out on some ice recently and the pedal that struck the ground has only cosmetic damage. I would not recommend that these lights be your *only* means of visibility; they are pretty small and not terribly bright -- but they are an excellent addition and the ease of use (put them on your bike and go) is unbeatable. Also check out Reelights -- those mount on your axles and are powered by magnets in your spokes. With Reelights, Pedalites, and reflective tape, your visibility to others is excellent and you never ever need batteries. I’m the friend of post #5. :)

I have Pedalites on my bike and they are great. They are quite visible, charge up easily, keep blinking for a long time, and are tough — I wiped out on some ice recently and the pedal that struck the ground has only cosmetic damage.

I would not recommend that these lights be your *only* means of visibility; they are pretty small and not terribly bright — but they are an excellent addition and the ease of use (put them on your bike and go) is unbeatable.

Also check out Reelights — those mount on your axles and are powered by magnets in your spokes. With Reelights, Pedalites, and reflective tape, your visibility to others is excellent and you never ever need batteries.

]]> By: Quinn Madell http://commutebybike.com/2008/02/26/review-pedalite-pedals/#comment-76205 Quinn Madell Wed, 27 Feb 2008 15:00:22 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2008/02/26/review-pedalite-pedals/#comment-76205 The Pedalites are an amazing product. I was doing a little mountain biking and they were put through rigorous outdoor elements. When I was finished, I washed them off and they looked brand new. When peddling at night, I was shocked how bright the LED lights were. Also, you can see the lights during the day but how bright do you actually need the lights for daytime. I do agree with one of the bloggers up top; I like how they fit any shoe and the product doesn't force you to by special footware to use them. In all I have no complaints at all about the product and will recommend them to anyone. Good job pedalite on a great product. The Pedalites are an amazing product. I was doing a little mountain biking and they were put through rigorous outdoor elements. When I was finished, I washed them off and they looked brand new. When peddling at night, I was shocked how bright the LED lights were. Also, you can see the lights during the day but how bright do you actually need the lights for daytime. I do agree with one of the bloggers up top; I like how they fit any shoe and the product doesn’t force you to by special footware to use them.
In all I have no complaints at all about the product and will recommend them to anyone.
Good job pedalite on a great product.

]]> By: Mike Myers http://commutebybike.com/2008/02/26/review-pedalite-pedals/#comment-76161 Mike Myers Wed, 27 Feb 2008 01:20:26 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2008/02/26/review-pedalite-pedals/#comment-76161 That's a good idea. More lighting is always better, and lighting that takes no extra thought is better yet. Shame they're so clunky at this point, but I would imagine the next version will be slimmer. That’s a good idea. More lighting is always better, and lighting that takes no extra thought is better yet. Shame they’re so clunky at this point, but I would imagine the next version will be slimmer.

]]> By: kim http://commutebybike.com/2008/02/26/review-pedalite-pedals/#comment-76160 kim Wed, 27 Feb 2008 01:16:43 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2008/02/26/review-pedalite-pedals/#comment-76160 A friend of mine has a bike with these on them and we've ridden a fair bit together. They obviously aren't as bright as a planet bike superflash, but they're a pretty good little set of single LED lights. @ Ghost- they don't always stay in the same orientation. They do, however, have a slightly larger chunk look to one side, so you can tell if they're flipped or not if you bother to check. @ Spencer- your heel doesn't block the view from the back. I don't know about grime. We rode in the rain on a tour together and I never had problems seeing his lights. My friend ended up pairing these with Reelights (magnet-driven rear and front lights) and he never needs a battery-powered light for his bike, although he does sometimes use one more headlight. Hope that answers some questions. I'll try to get him to come over and take a look at the post. A friend of mine has a bike with these on them and we’ve ridden a fair bit together. They obviously aren’t as bright as a planet bike superflash, but they’re a pretty good little set of single LED lights.

@ Ghost- they don’t always stay in the same orientation. They do, however, have a slightly larger chunk look to one side, so you can tell if they’re flipped or not if you bother to check.

@ Spencer- your heel doesn’t block the view from the back. I don’t know about grime. We rode in the rain on a tour together and I never had problems seeing his lights.

My friend ended up pairing these with Reelights (magnet-driven rear and front lights) and he never needs a battery-powered light for his bike, although he does sometimes use one more headlight.

Hope that answers some questions. I’ll try to get him to come over and take a look at the post.

]]> By: Spencer (Portland, Left Coast) http://commutebybike.com/2008/02/26/review-pedalite-pedals/#comment-76140 Spencer (Portland, Left Coast) Tue, 26 Feb 2008 19:58:39 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2008/02/26/review-pedalite-pedals/#comment-76140 How visible are they when you are peddaling? Does you heal block a direct view for most of the time? Also, What about rain and Grime? Seems like this area gets hammered on dark wet days and would also obsquire the lights. For $70, I think I would add an additional lights for the rear saddle level, rear helmet level and front bar and still have money left over for reflective tape and an beer to drown my sorrows at being such a safety geek. 2cents How visible are they when you are peddaling? Does you heal block a direct view for most of the time?

Also, What about rain and Grime? Seems like this area gets hammered on dark wet days and would also obsquire the lights.

For $70, I think I would add an additional lights for the rear saddle level, rear helmet level and front bar and still have money left over for reflective tape and an beer to drown my sorrows at being such a safety geek.

2cents

]]> By: Ghost Rider http://commutebybike.com/2008/02/26/review-pedalite-pedals/#comment-76122 Ghost Rider Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:13:09 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2008/02/26/review-pedalite-pedals/#comment-76122 Wow...those are cool as hell! Do the pedals stay in the proper orientation when you take your feet off them? In other words, are they weighted or something to keep the red light at the back, or are the pedals double-sided? I rather like platform-style pedals -- and while they ARE chunky on a sleek bike, it gives you the freedom to wear regular shoes instead of something special. Flexibility is king for bike commuters! Wow…those are cool as hell!

Do the pedals stay in the proper orientation when you take your feet off them? In other words, are they weighted or something to keep the red light at the back, or are the pedals double-sided?

I rather like platform-style pedals — and while they ARE chunky on a sleek bike, it gives you the freedom to wear regular shoes instead of something special. Flexibility is king for bike commuters!

]]> By: Tim Grahl http://commutebybike.com/2008/02/26/review-pedalite-pedals/#comment-76111 Tim Grahl Tue, 26 Feb 2008 15:57:14 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2008/02/26/review-pedalite-pedals/#comment-76111 The lights run off the generator so they flash whenever you are pedaling. However, just like most lights, they aren't very noticeable during the day. The lights run off the generator so they flash whenever you are pedaling. However, just like most lights, they aren’t very noticeable during the day.

]]> By: Slippery Pete http://commutebybike.com/2008/02/26/review-pedalite-pedals/#comment-76110 Slippery Pete Tue, 26 Feb 2008 15:49:17 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2008/02/26/review-pedalite-pedals/#comment-76110 Cool lights. Do they also flash in daylight? If so, is it noticeable? Cool lights.

Do they also flash in daylight? If so, is it noticeable?

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