Bicycle Turn Signal Indicator Lights | Winglights by CYCL |
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- Опубликовано: 21 авг 2024
- We've been getting a lot of questions about setting up turn signals for eBikes. Winglights are a really simple and easy to use solution for almost any bike or scooter. Let's take a look at how to install and use these bar end bike lights.
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Probably the best indicators I've seen, in terms of visibility
I use them on a folding road bike and I'm asking for a problem... perfectly visible even in the sun, everyone respects that
I was thinking of to DIY this kind of simple turn lights since i dont ever find one in any of the our local online shops. Good thing it appeared in recommendations.
Yeah they're still hard to find, but I bet more will be hitting the market soon as street riding is becoming more popular.
Cool concept but so many drawbacks.
1- Not visible in daylight.
2- May not be visible to people behind you if your bars are narrow or you're wide.
3- Run time is fine for commuting but not a long distance trip.
4- Handlebar grips are soft at the ends of the bars for good reason.
yup, some good points. I had my wife drive behind me to see and they're very visible from behind with these ergo bars but yeah I'm pretty thin. They're not designed for drop bars but I suppose they would still be visible from the sides. I think the run time depends mostly on usage, since they're best for dusk / night use it probably would workout fine for long rides.
It would definitely be nice if they were bright enough for full daylight, but they would probably need a much larger battery and larger lights. An eBike specific model that could somehow plug into the battery pack and have more robust daytime bulbs would be great. Maybe it could use 18650's that slide into the handlbars? I feel like I would still want to mostly rely on hand signals during daylight anyway though, no?
@@eBikeaholic Definitely fair points. I especially like the 18650 idea as I don't want anything depleting my range running off the main battery (silly range anxiety, I know). I have to admit that I'm sloppy about signalling locally. It seems that in NYC traffic nobody pays attention to cyclists so why bother except for other cyclists while in cycling lanes. I'm far more diligent on road trips outside the city.
@@eBikeaholic I'm puzzled none came up yet with mounted differently with longer LED brighter strips for front and back wirelessly turned on (Bluetooth??).. In era of LED it should not be difficult task.. (no market demand??)
The issue I have with turn signals is being able to turn them on on while braking. When both hands are pulling the brakes, it'd be nice to have a thumb switch or something within reach. This scenario occurs when you're descending a long, fast hill and your turn is on the hill. You need to start breaking early and keep the brakes on even through the turn. No opportunity to take any hands off for turn signals
Truth, there's a reason why moto lights are setup with a thumb switch. Taping these before braking requires some foresight which we don't always get at high speed.
I am currently working on a heated and cooled bike seat, for the long commutes on a winter day or those wicked hot century rides. If you have any ideas I am all ears. Those bike light turning signals look pretty cool and Bright! Thank you for the video, top notch!
Interesting, I guess my first thought would be those battery powered jacket warmers? As for cooling maybe slide a thin gel ice pad under a saddle cover. Haven't thought about it, what do you have so far?
I bought a set they are awesome, and the battery lasts long
You have side mirror.. very good it's a must for the night biking.
All bikers need this
yeah they're pretty awesome, highly recommended. They also just released an eBike version that can plug into the battery pack but I haven't tried them yet.
Love this vid do more about your ebike I am looking forward to buying one ☝️
Just do it already, they're awesome! Thanks, yeah wifey just got me a GoPro 9 for father's day so I'll have some good stuff coming soon.
Wow! love it! What i was looking for!
I love these and need these
yeah, they're awesome.
Great review! OMG!! That musical selection you chose for this video is FIRE!!! LOVED IT! :-)
Thanks
Great review and oh my you are fast!
Thanks! It's not me, I have chicken legs, the power comes from the 52v 1500w Bafang Ultra between my legs ;)
Pricey, as the ones I want are not on Amazon and you have to buy direct, from Italy. So shipping is as much as the lights!
I use these on an electric scooter. Where you cannot indicate with your hand due to safety/stability issues when you remove one hand from the steering bar.
My concern is how visible are the lites to a vehicle behind you. Are they blocked by your body?
The other question is after you turn them on do you have to manually turn them off or can they flash so many times and turn themselves off after so many flashes?
The latter would be preferable so you don't have to take your focus off traffic and the road and they will turn off after so many flashes. say 15-20 flashes.
Can it be updated to have other flashing lites added, in unison, onto the back for better view of vehicles behind you?
I like this. It has potential... but it needs work. My opinion.
I have a Philodo H8
Like your music
What a jam!
What is the left rear view mirror you have? And how did you mount it in addition to the turn signals???
Great video.
How'd you install the light on your left side handlebar with the mirror taking up the hole?
Thanks for bringing that up... I completely forgot to mention it. It actually worked out perfect because I'm not using the bar end mirror adapter for this setup - the mirror is clamped directly onto the outside of the handlebar. If your real estate is tight one other option could be to try using a handlebar extender to mount the mirror, something like this... amzn.to/2YhvAOL
So it’s not connected directly to the housing of the Cycl lights part that stays in the handlebar? Because my handlebars on the Rad Runner Plus are “full” towards the end.
@@eBikeaholic mirror can not go on the end of an extender, the extender does not go far enough out.
Some mirrors do not attach on the end of the handlebar. Unfortunately the one I use does.
I would like to see the rear lights!
wouldn't it be better if it had a control unit, like on a motorcycle ? so you didn't had to move your hands and use your thumb to control it when making turns ?
Yes, definitely. Some eBikes have them but from the OEM standpoint it does complicate the electronics and usually adds internal wire routing. Hopefully we'll see more integrated turn signals in the future, but the winglights are a decent add-on option for those that don't come integrated.
@@eBikeaholic considering the prices of ebikes these days it should be a standard.
Since ebikes these days specially in and around city's have become a real alternative to cars and public transport, and since the amount of ebikes in and around city's rise every year to new Heights, safety and visability is even a bigger thing.
Putting braken disks on bikes is also more hassle for manufacturing and costs, yet a lot of higher segmented ebikes have them.
The same with the on board displays.
And considered that there is allready wiring to the front and back tail light it isn't that difficult to implement on the wiring harness.
The thing is that we as customers need to make the demand.
Because then it bevomes a selling point for a manufacturer.
I have that tough kind of handlebar with the rubber on the end, how can I use the 360 version? Am I supposed to cut a hole at the base of the rubber?😂😂😂 any advice, some advice would be greatly appreciated.
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Would you recommend these turn signal lights over the bicycle grip turn signal lights that you have to screw onto the handlebars?
Cool
Nice 👍👏😊
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HELP!!!! I got the WingLights 360 Mag version today but for the life of me, I cannot get the magnetic parts to pull apart! I''ve tried, my mate has tried, what am I doing wrong? I can unscrew the light housing from the top to recharge them, but the part that it screws into simply wont budge. There really should be a rim between the two parts or a divot to get a fingernail in but there is nothing. I genuinely believe the I'll wake up tomorrow morning with a hernia or hemorrhoids, I strained so much. £60 spent on the magnetic version that wont bloody open!
Sorry, I should have explained this - you need to unscrew them first... there is a bit of thread making sure they stay on. Grab it at the glass and gently unthread counterclockwise. Be careful when threading them back on bc it's a very fine thread just there to keep them secure.
These light kits are incomplete you should have front turn signals the lights at the end of the handlebars rear turn signals and a brake light and they should all be in sync
Hey, I'm considering purchasing the same exact model of the turn signals, however, would you say that they are clearly visible in daylight? Since, I'm also considering simply performing some DIY stuff, that is, using some real 12V bike turn signals and a battery, or, like I've said, buying one of these. Thank you in advance, appreciate it.
No these aren't bright enough for daylight; twilight or night only.
What bars are you using ? And are you using a headlight on bike or helmet ?
I added a link to the handlebars in the video description. My headlight is usually mounted on the forks but I didn't have it on for most of these shots.
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How do they work durning the day time? Please show video showing using durning the day!
They're not bright enough for direct sunlight - best between dusk and dawn, but I still hit them during the day just to maintain the habit. Mentioned it a 5:00.
Do you have a link to your handlebars? Did you have to cut part off for the throttle twist grip?
Can I ask your view on single speed drivetrain? I have been told not to run my bafang 750w motor as a single speed as it will put to much strain on the motor and will destroy it. I was running a 44/14 drivetrain set up. It seemed to be working fine although I did run out of top end speed. I think the gearing topped.out and I couldn't pedal any faster therefore topped out on speed. Your view would be appreciated
I'm not sure about the BBSHD, but I ran the Bafang Ultra at 1500w with a high gear single speed setup (60/17T) for a few hundred miles with no issues. Probably the biggest risk with the BBSHD would be wearing out the nylon reduction gear, but if you're running it at 750w peak with 44/14 it'll probably be fine. Just make sure it's not getting to hot and maybe smell for melting plastic after a hard ride? I think you could also replace the reduction gear with a metal one. Otherwise I highly recommend trying the Nexus 3 IGH.
I put the batteries into my winglights and then hit the buttom,but one of the lights is very dim compared to the other,confused,tried taking the battery out again and installing it,but same response
hmm, I'd contact Cycl or the seller and request a new set. Maybe try the rechargeable ones instead?
I have a e-scooter I'd like this for but my handlebar ends aren't hallow all the way I only have about 3/4 to 1 inch deep so would it be possible to tell me how deep theese go into the handlebar end.... THANKS
They go in 1.25", but you can probably cut off .25" of the small threaded end.
I think they should lengthen them.
Yeah maybe they could offer a longer version or an extension add on. Personally I wouldn't want my handlebars to extend out any further than the mirror though.
With the magnetic ones id be concerned with them being knocked off and losing them how strong is the magnet?
Yeah I thought about that too but there's also a small bit of thread holding them in place.
People don’t know what these hand Signal mean
how visible do you think they are from behind you especially with your right blinker
Depends on how wide your handlebars are and how wide you are I suppose.
Twice this week I’ve had drivers mistake my left turn hand signal for a signal to pass me. Do you think this would be easier for uninformed motorists to understand? I ride mostly in full daylight.
These aren't strong enough for full daylight. I feel you on the hand signals though, maybe try starting with the slow down signal? Ultimately make sure you have a good mirror for awareness and err on the cautious side.
Unfortunately don’t fit all bar ends, mine are only 0.25” in diameter at best so totally no good to me.
Interesting, that's a very odd and rare tubing for a handlebar. Standard handlebar OD should be 7/8". If you have 1/4" ID then your wall thickness is also 1/4". That's very thick, they're usually less than 1/8" thick (closer to 1/16" for steel). I'd consider reaming the bar end out or swap handlebars. I'd mostly do it just to fit a mirror which is critical for commuting.
Hola friend! what brand is your rear view mirror?
Funny, how yourself in your video YOU DON'T USE HAND signals! (lol).. Interesting.. but I already used mirrors on the end of my handlebar, with same mounting way.. so need different alternative to research (or not).
Can you see it when looking at your side mirror? That would not be good.
How you put the mirrors on there is what i keep askin my swlf
i had them one fall and they breaks
i need color green/blue/pink/other pls creat it plssss.
How to replace the battery for 360 fixed?
You can remove the light section of it by grabbing the glass part and unthreading it counter-clockwise. Be careful gently threading them back on bc it's a very fine thread aluminum.
How is the charge retention? And battery health?
@@CycleRiderIn Not sure. Normally I would test something like this but I'd have to press it every 30 seconds for a very long time. Their website says the CR2032 batteries should last 6 months, but that obviously depends on usage. Mine are still on the original battery but I've mostly been using the rechargeable ones.
@@eBikeaholic and are the rechargeable ones brighter than the non rechargeableone? Or both same?
@@CycleRiderIn seems the same as far I as can tell.
Where's your front light?
Question, do you think the bar ended mirrors would fit on a trek dual sport?
probably, depends on what handlebars are on it.
Someone needs to make front and rear indicators since they make them separately nobody does all in solution. You want people in front and behind to know your intention to turn
exactly, you would think by now someone would of created some kind of integrated system for front and back, with an easy use switch or lever to activate them, seems huge opportunity is missed there
i wish there was one where you could wire them to a switch
There are:)
@@relarras no they’re not..
What app are you using
Will these work on Super73 RX?
I would imagine so. They should fit any standard mtb or bmx style 7/8" hollow tube handlebar.
How much
Can this work with grips?
Depends on the grip type, you might have to cut a hole out on the ends.
It's illegal to have indicators on bicycles/ebikes in the UK.
But these are not good, visibility is near none. I have to use hand signals for people to see.
Where do i get these
Amazon 39.99
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And this is your last video OMG.
hah, not done yet. Quarantine was not kind to me and my fam so I needed a little hiatus. Also don't get too many opportunities to make videos about bike transportation if I don't leave the house.
These are nice but to expensive
yeah the fixed v3 version isn't a terrible price, but they also have a smaller version called pop for $25. I haven't tried them yet but they're supposedly just as bright.
holy shit these indicators are expensive
Why don't these lights cost $19.95? $40 is way too expensive. I won't buy them because of the price.
Trying to understand all the different versions now. There’s the nExt option and now the pop. They dont do a real good job of saying the differences and why you would want one over the other
If I am using hand signals, I've no need for these. If I'm using these, I'm not using hand signals. Be realistic.
yeah these definitely are not meant to replace hand signals. In dark situations hand signals are not very effective if they can't be seen.
After all that they are just a waste of money, Is there nothing better out there.
Hate music with videos. I never use hand signals. Lights are cool though.
Yeah they're worth a try, thanks.
good video till that terrible elevator music kicks on...
What kind of youtube elevator music do you prefer? DJ Quads is actually pretty popular. I like the jazz, funk, electro swing vibe - but to each his own. It's ultimately just there to fill the gap when not talking during the intro. Do you think I should just skip the intro altogether and not use any music at all?
@@eBikeaholic You do you. Good stuff so far. 👍🏻
@@DarkEmpathy187 thanks
WING LIGHTS SUCK!!!! THEY ONLY LAST TWO WEEKS I GOT A THOUSAND DEAD ONES IN MY GARAGE!!! I HAVE NEVER SEEN A RECHARGABLE PAIR EVER!!!
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