WingLights bicycle indicators

WingLights bicycle indicators use powerful magnets to snap into place on almost any set of handlebars.

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Universal mounts attached to a bicycle's handlebars allow WingLights to snap on and off in seconds. Once activated by a button at its tip, each WingLight flashes at the same frequency as indicators on cars and motorbikes. The lights are designed to be removed and clipped together when not in use.

A set of WingLights costs £34.99 and can be ordered at www.cycl.bike

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Do bicycles need indicators?

According to CYCL founder Luca Amaduzzi, the idea was born on the street while riding in London. “After a couple of near misses when turning, I asked myself: ‘Why do bicycles still rely on hand signal and don’t use indicators?’ So I went home and browsed the Internet to see what I could find. After looking and being unsatisfied with the market options I spoke about the idea to Agostino, the best engineer I know. Shortly after, we started designing WingLights.”

Cars use indicators because drivers do not have any other way to communicate their intentions to other road users. When a cyclist needs to change lane or make a turn, it is far safer to raise an arm and check over their shoulder than rely on indicators - better still, make eye contact with the road users to whom you are signalling. WingLights are probably most useful left permanently in flashing mode to supplement front and rear lights.

Bicycle lights and the law

Bikes ridden at night require front and rear lights, flashing or steady. At night a bicycle must also be fitted with a red rear reflector (and amber pedal reflectors, if manufactured after 1/10/85). According to the Road Vehicle Lighting Regulations (RVLR) 1989 (amended in 2009), all bicycle pedals must be fitted with reflectors (two on each pedal) although fitting such reflectors is almost impossible with many ‘clipless’ pedals.

The RVLR regulations are seldom enforced, but if you are involved in a night-time collision, any slight illegality with respect to your lights or reflectors may be regarded as contributory negligence on your part. More information on cycling and the law here.

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