Riding a bike at night has numerous hazards, namely that fact that drivers can’t see them. But now a start up from Utah father and son team Rick and Brandon Smith might add some light to the night. LED by Lite essentially consists of four strips of silicone-encased LED bulbs, where two mount to the front fork and two to the rear. Following the tradition of car lights it is meant for white in the front and red in the back, but unlike car lights these can be seen from 360 degrees.
All four strips are waterproof and are designed to be removed and reinstalled in just seconds thanks to the QAD (Quickly Attaching and Detaching) System. The lights are powered by a BlackBox12-volt lithium-ion battery pack, which can be charged with a wall adapter or from a computer via a micro USB cord.
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The Smiths also thought of other possibilities for the LED by Lite system also can be programmed to work as directional turn indicators. This system can be configured with a wireless controller called the LBL Dashboard, and can be activated by the rider directly from the handlebars.
The Smiths are currently looking to create a commercial version and are raising funds through a Kickstarter campaign. Hopefully they will soon help all riders have a way to light their way.