DIY Bike Lights

DIY Wheel Lights:

Check out this video showing the installation of low-cost LED light strings onto your bike wheels:https://web.archive.org/web/20200703180242if_/https://www.youtube.com/embed/5uSVbSTE5wA?enablejsapi=1&origin=http://www.nolasocialride.org&autoplay=0&cc_load_policy=0&iv_load_policy=1&loop=0&modestbranding=1&rel=0&fs=1&playsinline=0&autohide=2&theme=light&color=red&controls=1&

Here are links to the materials:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/111322602778

http://www.ebay.com/itm/121289343701

http://www.ebay.com/itm/251583378277

http://www.ebay.com/itm/181226760388

http://www.ebay.com/itm/221337861792

http://www.ebay.com/itm/321298771051

Retroreflective Tape Kits: http://rydesafe.com/

More Funky Lights:

In no particular order, here are some bike lights that our riders have bought/used to funk out their bikes. Feel free to peruse this list and grab something for your bike! This is NOT a list for headlights/taillights (make a separate doc for that)

Feel free to add to the list so we can continue to keep our rides looking great! Just remember, this list is a resource, NOT an endorsement!

Pre-Made LED Light Strip Kits:

http://www.psychelites.com

EL Wire:

DIY and EL Wire Packages:

http://amzn.to/16HWyO0

http://www.elwirepros.com/

http://www.extremeglow.com/store/c/35-EL-Wire-Kits.aspx

http://thatscoolwire.com/

Flowing EL Wire:

http://www.extremeglow.com/store/p/165-Motion-EL-Wire-Kit.aspx

EL Tape/Flat Panels:

http://www.extremeglow.com/store/p/179-EL-Tape-Kits.aspx

http://www.thatscoolwire.com/store/category.asp?CategoryID=188

EL Wire Soldering Howto:

http://youtu.be/DffdZUEGokwCopper Tape for DIY EL Wire splicing: http://amzn.to/17fEBES

Note: For best results use the copper tape method – without it the connection is much more fragile

Wheel Lights:

USB Rechargeable Wheel Lights: http://amzn.com/B00WJ5XCVI

Monkey Lights: http://amzn.to/14xPCCr

Cyclelights: http://cyclelightsllc.com/

Spoke Swag/Soul Cruzers (Similar to Cyclelights without protective tubing):http://www.spokeswag.com http://soulcruzers.com/LEDlights.php http://etsy.me/16HWNZt

Revolights: http://revolights.com/

Spokelit by Nite Ize: http://www.niteize.com/product/SpokeLit.asp

FlexPro N-Vision:http://www.bicyclenightlight.com/

NoriLights (UV activated rim lights):http://www.norilights.com/products.html

Hokey Spokes (not as bright as Monkey Lights or others, but they do exist and are cheaper):http://www.hokeyspokes.com/orderform.htm

LED Light Strings:

Color Changing LED Light String: http://amzn.to/12Njydb

Cheaper Ebay Option: http://bit.ly/1gnXAVu

Micro LED Light String: http://amzn.to/15Z4Dgi

Cheap Ebay Option: http://www.ebay.com/itm/151067729487

Cheap Pair LED Light String: http://amzn.to/13rCifv

More Options for string lights – they are all similar, and many web sites sell them (links to specific categories are shortened):

http://bit.ly/1dfoxJq

http://bit.ly/1dgn3zH

DIY LED Light Strips:

http://amzn.to/17FwCjp

SuperbrightLED Flexible Light Strips: http://bit.ly/1bljhk7Single Color Dimmer/Controller: http://bit.ly/16HXhyI12V Battery Holder: http://amzn.to/13a3ncm

Accessories:

Bulk CR2032 Batteries: Search Ebay and sort by US Sellers

AA and AAA Batteries: http://www.all-battery.com/ni-mhbatteries.aspx

12-Battery Charger: http://www.all-battery.com/TN160_NiMH_NiCdBatteryCharger-01160.aspx

Also, cheap Chinese knockoffs for the budget-limited (search EBay for

the best price at the time) – don’t expect them to last though! And buyer beware – you WILL pay more in the long run! But here they are:http://www.buyincoins.com/item/15384.html http://www.buyincoins.com/item/17642.html http://www.buyincoins.com/item/25913.html

Other cheapo bike accessories: http://www.buyincoins.com/c/Cycling_152.html

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Month Breakdown

1st Thursday – Uptown– King Pin

2nd Thursday – Mid City– Clesis

3rd Thursday – Downtown– Ugly Dog

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