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My little LED blinkies suddenly seem terribly inadequate now…

Cycling at night is dangerous. It is widely accepted that a safely zone of at least one meter is required on either side of a bicycle, but this is hard for car drivers to accurately gauge, or even remember to do. Additionally, changing lanes or turning on a bike in the dark has its own dangers, even if the cyclist reaches out an arm to signal his or her intentions.

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Even with cyclists increasing in the US daily, riders still face enormous challenges in recognition and safety from drivers, particularly at night. Designer Mitchell Silva looks to address one aspect of this with his brilliant after-market handlebar illumination system. They even include turn signals!

The Glo-Bars is a very clever handlebar system that integrates rechargeable LED lights to the bars of the cycle. These lights not only illuminate the track for the cyclist but also make them visible to oncoming traffic. The lights double up as turn signal indicators and also emit red light for traffic behind the cyclist. By …
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