Copenhagen Parts Kickstarts Magnetic Lights

Back in May we first reported on the Copenhagen Parts efforts to introduce its Magnetic Bike Lights, which were aimed at urban bike riders. Of course it was for those with steel bikes – as carbon fiber, titanium and even aluminum framed bikes aren’t magnetic.

But apparently that hasn’t detracted the company, which announced last week that it launched a Kickstarter effort to bring the lights to market. Video after the jump

Steel This Bike Light

While this nifty new light from Denmark-based Copenhagen Parts won’t likely have owners of carbon fiber bikes hanging their rides up for an old-school steel frame, it could create some “steel” envy. The company is developing a magnetic bike light that attaches directly to the steel frame and turns on as soon as it is in place. By removing the light from the frame it automatically turns off. Continue reading Steel This Bike Light