Comments on: Review: Pedalite Pedals http://www.commutebybike.com/2008/02/26/review-pedalite-pedals/ Tips, Hints, Reviews and Safety for Bike Commuters Sat, 18 May 2013 21:46:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Argle http://www.commutebybike.com/2008/02/26/review-pedalite-pedals/comment-page-1/#comment-140985 Argle Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:11:53 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2008/02/26/review-pedalite-pedals/#comment-140985 Responses to earlier posts: It would seem that, as long as you have the toe clips, the red light will always be to the rear of the pedal. Responses to earlier posts: It would seem that, as long as you have the toe clips, the red light will always be to the rear of the pedal.

]]> By: Simon Theobald http://www.commutebybike.com/2008/02/26/review-pedalite-pedals/comment-page-1/#comment-112030 Simon Theobald Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:05:07 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2008/02/26/review-pedalite-pedals/#comment-112030 Hi This is Simon from Pedalite. I have recently read this message trail with interest and I spotted the post from jdmitch. I would like to answer this, thank you. First of all in over 40,000 KPL200 battery free 360 degree visibility pedal lights that are now on bicycles around the world we have had only a handful of problems. We are also very proud of the extensive testing that we do both in the lab (with continual mechanical cycling machines) and with real cyclists, such as Tony Doyle, the twice world champion cyclist, and a team of cyclists that took part in the London to Southend ride last year. Second regarding the slick comments, our KPL200 pedal lights (which are also weighted - I note there was a comment about this earlier) are usually complemented on their grip so I am wondering if you have a set of our original early model pedals that did not have steel grips ? Finally, if you have had any kind of problem with any of our products please get in touch with us (email contact details on the pedalite website) and we will be delighted to help you. If you do have a set of our older earlier model pedal lights then we may even help with upgrading these. As I said at the beginning of this post, we are proud of our customer service and welcome the opportunity to address any issue that you might have. Thank you for allowing me to post this response to come of the comments here. Hi This is Simon from Pedalite. I have recently read this message trail with interest and I spotted the post from jdmitch. I would like to answer this, thank you.
First of all in over 40,000 KPL200 battery free 360 degree visibility pedal lights that are now on bicycles around the world we have had only a handful of problems. We are also very proud of the extensive testing that we do both in the lab (with continual mechanical cycling machines) and with real cyclists, such as Tony Doyle, the twice world champion cyclist, and a team of cyclists that took part in the London to Southend ride last year.

Second regarding the slick comments, our KPL200 pedal lights (which are also weighted – I note there was a comment about this earlier) are usually complemented on their grip so I am wondering if you have a set of our original early model pedals that did not have steel grips ?

Finally, if you have had any kind of problem with any of our products please get in touch with us (email contact details on the pedalite website) and we will be delighted to help you. If you do have a set of our older earlier model pedal lights then we may even help with upgrading these. As I said at the beginning of this post, we are proud of our customer service and welcome the opportunity to address any issue that you might have.

Thank you for allowing me to post this response to come of the comments here.

]]> By: jdmitch http://www.commutebybike.com/2008/02/26/review-pedalite-pedals/comment-page-1/#comment-109587 jdmitch Mon, 04 May 2009 12:36:44 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2008/02/26/review-pedalite-pedals/#comment-109587 Well, after a couple more months, I've moved on. The left pedal capacitor (at least I presume it's the capacitor) failed completely rendering that side (the side closest to traffic) useless. This added to the slickness issue means I'm not bothering with a replacement. My reelights are way more reliable and, in my opinion, flexible. Well, after a couple more months, I’ve moved on. The left pedal capacitor (at least I presume it’s the capacitor) failed completely rendering that side (the side closest to traffic) useless. This added to the slickness issue means I’m not bothering with a replacement. My reelights are way more reliable and, in my opinion, flexible.

]]> By: Cynic http://www.commutebybike.com/2008/02/26/review-pedalite-pedals/comment-page-1/#comment-109501 Cynic Sun, 03 May 2009 02:57:29 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2008/02/26/review-pedalite-pedals/#comment-109501 Mick - you're a shill, and your opinion is hardly reliable! You posted the exact same review on http://bicycling.about.com/od/bikeequipmentaccessories/fr/Pedalite.htm , only that time you gave your name as safetyre (the website you supposedly bought your pedals from). And safetyre sells these pedals... Mick – you’re a shill, and your opinion is hardly reliable!

You posted the exact same review on http://bicycling.about.com/od/bikeequipmentaccessories/fr/Pedalite.htm , only that time you gave your name as safetyre (the website you supposedly bought your pedals from). And safetyre sells these pedals…

]]> By: jdmitch http://www.commutebybike.com/2008/02/26/review-pedalite-pedals/comment-page-1/#comment-100158 jdmitch Sat, 13 Dec 2008 20:51:03 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2008/02/26/review-pedalite-pedals/#comment-100158 After using these for a couple of months (on my Trek Soho S), my ONLY complaint is that they get slick pretty easy. Most of this, I think, is them being one-sided and not weighted. After using these for a couple of months (on my Trek Soho S), my ONLY complaint is that they get slick pretty easy. Most of this, I think, is them being one-sided and not weighted.

]]> By: Mick http://www.commutebybike.com/2008/02/26/review-pedalite-pedals/comment-page-1/#comment-100065 Mick Fri, 12 Dec 2008 15:06:26 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2008/02/26/review-pedalite-pedals/#comment-100065 These pedals are great. They easy to fit and use. The ultra bright l.e.d lights in the end of the pedals improve your visibility when you are riding and they even continue to show even when you are stopped. Drivers of vehicles give you more space when they pass because the lights are visible from 360 degrees. Many emergency services already use these pedals and I can understand why. The unique design of the pedals means the lights are powered without batteries and the initial costs are quickly recouped because of this saving. I think they are a must for all cyclists and are very environmentally friendly. I purchased mine from wwwsafetyre.co.uk who provided an excellent service with prompt delivery. These pedals are great. They easy to fit and use.
The ultra bright l.e.d lights in the end of the pedals improve your visibility when you are riding and they even continue to show even when you are stopped.
Drivers of vehicles give you more space when they pass because the lights are visible from 360 degrees. Many emergency services already use these pedals and I can understand why.
The unique design of the pedals means the lights are powered without batteries and the initial costs are quickly recouped because of this saving.
I think they are a must for all cyclists and are very environmentally friendly.
I purchased mine from wwwsafetyre.co.uk who provided an excellent service with prompt delivery.

]]> By: Francis http://www.commutebybike.com/2008/02/26/review-pedalite-pedals/comment-page-1/#comment-92985 Francis Wed, 24 Sep 2008 17:55:31 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2008/02/26/review-pedalite-pedals/#comment-92985 Well I ordered the Dosun lights. Even though they are supposed to be the same size as my existing pedals (5/16"), they do not fit. The threads on the pedals are not tapered enough so it strips the aluminum crank's threads. Well I ordered the Dosun lights. Even though they are supposed to be the same size as my existing pedals (5/16″), they do not fit. The threads on the pedals are not tapered enough so it strips the aluminum crank’s threads.

]]> By: Francis http://www.commutebybike.com/2008/02/26/review-pedalite-pedals/comment-page-1/#comment-92220 Francis Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:54:13 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2008/02/26/review-pedalite-pedals/#comment-92220 Any tried out the Dosun J-1 pedals? $50, lights for 90 seconds after stop pedaling, pedals can be oriented either way. https://www.4sevens.com/product_info.php?products_id=485 Any tried out the Dosun J-1 pedals? $50, lights for 90 seconds after stop pedaling, pedals can be oriented either way.

https://www.4sevens.com/product_info.php?products_id=485

]]> By: Gael http://www.commutebybike.com/2008/02/26/review-pedalite-pedals/comment-page-1/#comment-90213 Gael Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:04:45 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2008/02/26/review-pedalite-pedals/#comment-90213 A couple of questions... I assume 9/16"? How much weight do these pedals have in total? Thanks A couple of questions…

I assume 9/16″? How much weight do these pedals have in total?

Thanks

]]> By: Davia http://www.commutebybike.com/2008/02/26/review-pedalite-pedals/comment-page-1/#comment-86498 Davia Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:06:38 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2008/02/26/review-pedalite-pedals/#comment-86498 These pedals are a great step forward with being eco friendly and all but the safety of the lights power is what i'm worried about. They don't look like a powerful enough light for motorists to see you. Unless the motorist knows what he/she is looking for and most of the time they aren't looking for you at all. I think they need to be brighter. These pedals are a great step forward with being eco friendly and all but the safety of the lights power is what i’m worried about. They don’t look like a powerful enough light for motorists to see you. Unless the motorist knows what he/she is looking for and most of the time they aren’t looking for you at all. I think they need to be brighter.

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