Bike Product Innovation - Ledus Wheelus

I have what I think are good bike related product ideas all of the time, but I have never actually submitted an idea to someone or some company that has come to fruition.  There is a first time for everything and perhaps I will be able to one day say I played a small role in the development of a product.

Reader Taras sent us the following email -

I want to share my hack - a bike wheel light with a USB connection to both Mac and PC - it allows for a little display on a wheel. My idea is to make riding at night more safe and fun :) 

I have a webpage and a short video.

 

I love the concept, but I have seen, and tested, a very similar product - the Monkey Light (Review 1 and Review 2).  Taras did note that his product is meant to offer some features the Monkey Light does not, and I thought of one feature that the Monkey Light does not offer that I wish that it did - a way to take it with me when I leave my bike locked up.  I let Taras know that I thought a quick release mechanism would make his light even more appealing and he responded positively, and even sent a quick sketch of the concept. 

If readers have other ideas for Taras, or have other concepts or stories to share, feel free to comment or write to us.

Comments

[Chris]

I"m guessing its not waterproof? makes it basically useless for my commute..

[Ben]

Cute. But it's still missing the one feature I actually want: doesn't take batteries! Magnet on the fork, pickup and capacitor in the light, cake all around. Anyone?