Originally appeared on Sunday Times of London, Gizmo section.
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The Down Low Glow may even boost road safety as well as your street cred. According to figures from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, nearly 75% of cycling accidents happen at or near road junctions, where visibility from the side is critical.
Bring a touch of South Central LA to south central Milton Keynes with these neon-style downlights for bicycles. The twin-light kit uses a lightweight rechargeable battery and fits to any frame – from fat-barred mountain bikes to the skinniest Italian racer – in minutes. Choose a pair of toughened 12in tubes to match your paint job, with ice blue, plush red and evergreen shades available. The Down Low Glow may even boost road safety as well as your street cred. According to figures from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, nearly 75% of cycling accidents happen at or near road junctions, where visibility from the side is critical.