Back in June 2013 I actually won a Silver Lightskin Seatpost in a competition (Blog post here). It was a nice surprise and I did use it for a little while. But I had always had my eye on a black seat post to keep in line with BBB's styling so sold it after afew months. I always promised BumbleB that I would get a black version when I had the funds together.
Features of LightSKIN
- LED: Five (5) High Brightness LED's
- Duration: Minimum 50hrs (5LED ON mode No.5) - 400hrs (3LED mode No. 2)
- Batteries: 2 AA's
- Waterproof for everyday life
- Modes: 10Modes (5x 5LED's - 5x 3LED's)
- Weight 36g Approx (without batteries)
Black Lightskin Seatpost for the Brompton |
The batteries are inserted at the bottom of the seat post and has a big rubber end for protection too, so changing the batteries is easy.
Where the batteries are changed |
Short video of the different lighting sequences of the Lightskin seat post.
Good for an emergency backup incase your main rear light is out. I personally wouldn't use it as my main rear only though, just not a wide enough beam but can't be stolen or forgotten as a normal rear light.
Got mine from rad-cafe on ebay £59 (UK based ebayer), can even pick up in Central London.
Awesome idea, but I use the extended seatpost so it looks like I'm out of luck. :(
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ReplyDeleteSo I am thinking of getting one of theses as an xmas gift to myself for my brompton, i love gadgets.
I was wondering if its something you still use or did it fall out of favour?
Thanks
Ben
Still use BBB on a daily basis. I don't have or need a car for the most part so the Brompton is perfect.
DeleteOnce you got one you won't know how you lived without one. Trust me a lot of my readers & bromptons friends have said this. Best purchase of hey have ever mad.