Down Low Glow gives your bike extra shine
(Credit:
Rock The Bike)
It doesn't have a very novel name, but the Down Low Glow does exactly what it states. It's a neon tube mounted on the bottom frame of your bike that throws a pool of light on the ground and sideways. While it makes your ride look like a pimped-out vehicle right at home in the street racing movie 2 Fast 2 Furious, the $109 kit actually keeps you safer on the roads.
Unlike regular LED bike lights that point only to the front or rear, the neon pool marks a circumference of light (almost 10 feet) with all-round visibility, so it gives drivers on the road an indication of how close they can get before their side mirrors clip your handle bars.
According to the maker, it takes a novice less than 10 minutes to set up the DLG for the first time. Halve that for someone experienced. Which also means a burglar needs only five minutes to make off with your new toy. A total of six colors are available, and if you don't feel safe with just one light, you can slap on a pair to pimp it further.
Check out the YouTube demo video, which looks a little eerie if you ask us.
(Via Crave Asia)
The cold cathode lights come in a variety of colors. I recommend either blue or green (the UV lights don't work at all). You connect the lights to the battery holder by soldering the snap connector leads to the cold cathode wires intended to plug into your computer's power supply. Provided you use 1.5V batteries in your 8-AA battery holder, you'll be good to go (the rechargeable alkalines I recommended are the most environmentally friendly that still get the job done). There's even a switch on the cold cathode lights. They last ~6 hours on a full charge. If you want a case for your batter pack (which I recommend), you can build one out of cardboard & duct tape - use the black duct tape & some black zip ties for a professional look. Then, you can grab your battery pack to recharge it and there's no fuss.
If this lasts throughout burning man, it's sure to last in your urban environment.