Anyone tried revolights?

[Fergal Daly]

These look amazing for visibility (as in other people seeing me, I don't think they're so great for illuminating the road)

http://revolights.com/

I'm thinking of doing just the back wheel since I'm far more worried about side and rear visibility and I'm also concerned about changing the dynamics of the front.

Anybody got any experience of them?

BTW they have a new model coming out soon that's apparently easier to fit, less fiddly battery-wise and will hook up to your phone.

 

[Charles.Plager]

I think they're an interesting idea and if you do go try them, please do let us know.

 

[Bruce B]

I wonder what happens to wheel balance while riding?

 

[billyk]

I have them on the rear wheel of my Q661. They weigh the same as 4 AA batteries (3 batteries+ the device), so I duct-taped 4 dead batteries to the same point on the opposite spoke. Works great, looks beautiful. Two disadvantages:
* They don't have the effect of forming a pattern below about 10mph.
* You can't see and enjoy them yourself unless you know someone else who can ride your bike in the dark.