Comments on: Christmas lights on the bike http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/12/14/christmas-lights-on-the-bike/ Tips, Hints, Reviews and Safety for Bike Commuters Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:00:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Smart Strands http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/12/14/christmas-lights-on-the-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-196799 Smart Strands Tue, 06 Jul 2010 21:22:57 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/12/14/christmas-lights-on-the-bike/#comment-196799 Hey! I did the same thing with my work truck. I actually drilled a hole through to the cab and ran a wire to an inverter (?) I plugged into the cigarette lighter...! Worked Great! Hey! I did the same thing with my work truck. I actually drilled a hole through to the cab and ran a wire to an inverter (?) I plugged into the cigarette lighter…! Worked Great!

]]> By: dee http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/12/14/christmas-lights-on-the-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-100099 dee Sat, 13 Dec 2008 00:21:58 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/12/14/christmas-lights-on-the-bike/#comment-100099 That is the prettiest bike I have ever seen! Thanks for the great idea. That is the prettiest bike I have ever seen! Thanks for the great idea.

]]> By: Carol http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/12/14/christmas-lights-on-the-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-67213 Carol Sun, 30 Dec 2007 19:29:14 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/12/14/christmas-lights-on-the-bike/#comment-67213 I enjoyed reading all the comments about battery powered LED lights on bicycles. I just wanted to let everyone know that a variety of battery powered LED light strings are available in my Ebay store at http://stores.ebay.com/prestige-glass-art. We have had wonderful feedback from clients that purchased our lights for use on Christmas trees, wreaths, centerpieces, boats, cars, mortorcyles, vespas, costumes, etc. They are very bright, wide-angle LED's that are powered with 3 AA's. Thanks for looling, Carol. I enjoyed reading all the comments about battery powered LED lights on bicycles. I just wanted to let everyone know that a variety of battery powered LED light strings are available in my Ebay store at http://stores.ebay.com/prestige-glass-art. We have had wonderful feedback from clients that purchased our lights for use on Christmas trees, wreaths, centerpieces, boats, cars, mortorcyles, vespas, costumes, etc. They are very bright, wide-angle LED’s that are powered with 3 AA’s. Thanks for looling, Carol.

]]> By: Fritz http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/12/14/christmas-lights-on-the-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-65904 Fritz Wed, 19 Dec 2007 23:49:55 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/12/14/christmas-lights-on-the-bike/#comment-65904 My bike endures about 40 miles (round trip) on the front of a bus every day I commute, with bus speeds up to 60 mph. Yesterday morning there was light rain and the lights (surprisingly) survived that just fine. I did wrap the battery case in a plastic baggie secured with tape. My bike endures about 40 miles (round trip) on the front of a bus every day I commute, with bus speeds up to 60 mph.

Yesterday morning there was light rain and the lights (surprisingly) survived that just fine. I did wrap the battery case in a plastic baggie secured with tape.

]]> By: PushingWind http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/12/14/christmas-lights-on-the-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-65883 PushingWind Wed, 19 Dec 2007 19:06:00 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/12/14/christmas-lights-on-the-bike/#comment-65883 Just for kicks, I took the bait and headed over to the local Walgreens for a set of these lights. Strung them up on the bike and turned them on. Really cool. The kids loved them also. Now I have to buy a set for all the kid's bikes. Great! Glad I had already bought a large pack of batteries for Christmas presents. Should last the winter based on the run times from the box. So far, it's just cold and dry in Denver. I'm curious as to how they'll stand up when the snow really starts to melt. Just for kicks, I took the bait and headed over to the local Walgreens for a set of these lights. Strung them up on the bike and turned them on. Really cool. The kids loved them also. Now I have to buy a set for all the kid’s bikes. Great! Glad I had already bought a large pack of batteries for Christmas presents. Should last the winter based on the run times from the box. So far, it’s just cold and dry in Denver. I’m curious as to how they’ll stand up when the snow really starts to melt.

]]> By: Jennifer http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/12/14/christmas-lights-on-the-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-65758 Jennifer Tue, 18 Dec 2007 18:26:17 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/12/14/christmas-lights-on-the-bike/#comment-65758 I even decorated the bike I don't ride to work! http://jmd1125.blogspot.com/2007/12/deck-bikes.html I think I got the same kind of lights as you did, but I'm not sure I trust them in midwest winter weather. Has anyone found battery-powered LED strings designed for outdoor use? I even decorated the bike I don’t ride to work!
http://jmd1125.blogspot.com/2007/12/deck-bikes.html
I think I got the same kind of lights as you did, but I’m not sure I trust them in midwest winter weather. Has anyone found battery-powered LED strings designed for outdoor use?

]]> By: Siouxgeonz http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/12/14/christmas-lights-on-the-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-65744 Siouxgeonz Tue, 18 Dec 2007 15:05:20 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/12/14/christmas-lights-on-the-bike/#comment-65744 Strings of LEDs with 2 or 3 AA batteries are easy to get now and easier to deal with than the ones with C or D batteries. Maybe by next year there will be solar options! I'm still trying to figure out the musical aspect... got a speaker and baby MP3 player but I'm easily confounded. Alas, I haven't been cruising with my Xtracycle with tree this week 'cause studded tyres don't fit on the back. The Gazelle is managing and I've sorta kinda enjoyed having my courage challenged. (I wouldn't enjoy it, I dare say, if this weren't a pretty vacated-for-the-holidays University town... I can wimp out and walk on the streets at will.) Strings of LEDs with 2 or 3 AA batteries are easy to get now and easier to deal with than the ones with C or D batteries. Maybe by next year there will be solar options!

I’m still trying to figure out the musical aspect… got a speaker and baby MP3 player but I’m easily confounded.

Alas, I haven’t been cruising with my Xtracycle with tree this week ’cause studded tyres don’t fit on the back. The Gazelle is managing and I’ve sorta kinda enjoyed having my courage challenged. (I wouldn’t enjoy it, I dare say, if this weren’t a pretty vacated-for-the-holidays University town… I can wimp out and walk on the streets at will.)

]]> By: Matt http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/12/14/christmas-lights-on-the-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-65675 Matt Mon, 17 Dec 2007 23:15:06 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/12/14/christmas-lights-on-the-bike/#comment-65675 Here are some photos of a rig I put together a couple years ago... http://mattandliz.smugmug.com/photos/233480029-L.jpg http://mattandliz.smugmug.com/photos/233479985-L.jpg http://mattandliz.smugmug.com/photos/233480005-L.jpg It was an extracycle with a lawn reindeer sitting on a 2x4 which was attached to the bike using an Old Man Mountain Rack Just two years ago LED lights were not as prevalent so I could only find a few strands for the back. The lawn reindeer used incandescent lamps which made powering it for 4 hours tricky. If they made a lawn reindeer with LED's it would be VERY easy to make it last for a while. They system used two 12V batteries about 4x3x3 wired together and hooked up to an inverter. It also had an XM radio hooked up to external speakers and tuned to the Holiday Music station. Now I have an IPod for more control over the content. Oh besides all the gear I had my girlfriend riding on the back of the extracycle. It was a blast. Wish I had time to do it this year. -matt Here are some photos of a rig I put together a couple years ago…

http://mattandliz.smugmug.com/photos/233480029-L.jpg

http://mattandliz.smugmug.com/photos/233479985-L.jpg

http://mattandliz.smugmug.com/photos/233480005-L.jpg

It was an extracycle with a lawn reindeer sitting on a 2×4 which was attached to the bike using an Old Man Mountain Rack Just two years ago LED lights were not as prevalent so I could only find a few strands for the back. The lawn reindeer used incandescent lamps which made powering it for 4 hours tricky. If they made a lawn reindeer with LED’s it would be VERY easy to make it last for a while. They system used two 12V batteries about 4x3x3 wired together and hooked up to an inverter. It also had an XM radio hooked up to external speakers and tuned to the Holiday Music station. Now I have an IPod for more control over the content. Oh besides all the gear I had my girlfriend riding on the back of the extracycle. It was a blast. Wish I had time to do it this year.

-matt

]]> By: jenni http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/12/14/christmas-lights-on-the-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-65478 jenni Sat, 15 Dec 2007 23:56:39 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/12/14/christmas-lights-on-the-bike/#comment-65478 I have been wanting to put xmas lights on my bike since last year. This year I found some battery operated ones from Target and I bought 5 sets. Sadly they're all blinking!! Yikes!! I wonder if there's a way to make them not blink? In any case, I bought them with the intention of making a vest for a friend who does a lot of night riding. It's part gag gift, part serious. He and his riding partner are usually lit up like Christmas trees, so this will just be a bonus. I'm planning on somehow affixing them to a reflective vest. I'll post pics on my blog when I'm done! http://www.butterflybike.blogspot.com Very cool picture! Jenni I have been wanting to put xmas lights on my bike since last year. This year I found some battery operated ones from Target and I bought 5 sets. Sadly they’re all blinking!! Yikes!! I wonder if there’s a way to make them not blink?

In any case, I bought them with the intention of making a vest for a friend who does a lot of night riding. It’s part gag gift, part serious. He and his riding partner are usually lit up like Christmas trees, so this will just be a bonus. I’m planning on somehow affixing them to a reflective vest.

I’ll post pics on my blog when I’m done!
http://www.butterflybike.blogspot.com

Very cool picture!
Jenni

]]> By: William http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/12/14/christmas-lights-on-the-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-65363 William Sat, 15 Dec 2007 07:57:44 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/12/14/christmas-lights-on-the-bike/#comment-65363 Well, I noticed them in the dark from across the street. I am thrilled with mine. I'm thinking of getting a set for each bike, and for my wife's bikes too. Well, I noticed them in the dark from across the street.

I am thrilled with mine. I’m thinking of getting a set for each bike, and for my wife’s bikes too.

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