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Bicycle Times: Pedalite Combo Test

March 2011 - "The winning feature of these pedals is their ability to generate and store energy to power the LEDs via the rotation of the pedal spindle. This means no batteries. ...for the average rider looking for a little extra safety, this is a very effective answer. I did not feel the extra weight would prevent me from leaving these pedals on my bike year-round...

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Pedalite Products: TEST

December 2010 - "It can only be a matter of time before these become standard fitting on all new bikes but in the meantime, they're an undeniably sound investment if you are out and about on your bike...

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Green Gift Ideas: Battery-Free Bike Light

December 2010 - "Coolest Things About the Pedalite: It’s powered by stored natural and artificial light energy, and comes in different styles specifically designed to attach to your pedals, body or bookbag.  Perfect Gift Idea For: bike commuters, hikers, equestrians, children, joggers, and anyone else that might need to be visible at night..."

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Anklelite & Baglite Lighting Systems Review

November 2010 - "We here at Sub think these are a great idea.  Being visible to other road users at night has always been a major priority for cyclists and runners alike.  Pedalite have manufactured visible aids that are fuss free.  The products fit to either the pedals on your bicycle or a harness which can be worn alone or attached to your rucksack...

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Anklelite & Baglite Lighting Systems Review

November 2010 - "Riding a bike or a horse is both a good exercise and a cool way of transportation, but sometimes it can be very dangerous specially when there are motor vehicles near you....   All the Pedalite products are well made and although they are a bit pricey, the cost of batteries in just few months of constant use compensates so they pay for themselves. Also they can be recharged with direct sunlight or artificial light so you can just wear them all the time knowing that you’ll always have positioning lights with you.

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With the days getting shorter - Be seen - Be safe!

November 2010 - "The police are to take a more relaxed approach to children cycling on pavements after Boris Johnson secured support from the Met commissioner, Sir Paul Stevenson.  Pedalite agree that this is a great initiative but, safety is an important consideration.  Pedalite, a provider of battery -free safety products for cyclists are a perfect solution that allow children to be seen always, any time night or day." 

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Hooked on Horses - Tried and Tested: Anklelite

October 2010 - "As Winter approaches, and the nights draw in, are you riding safely on the roads in poor visibility? The Anklelite/ Armlite has been tried and tested by Hooked on Horses, and was found to be light and comfortable to wear, as well as well as helping to illuminate riders/horses on the road.......   This should definitely be on your shopping list this Winter! ". 

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Mums Rock - Pedalite Bike Safety Products

October 2010 - "Now thanks to a range of solar-powered bag, pedals and ankle lights, our seasonal darkness should no longer be a reason to store the bikes away for six months.......   Joseph, aged 11, was delighted it meant he was permitted to stay out after dark on his bike with his friends, who thought the product was "cool", much to his mother's relief". 

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Daisy Green Magazine - Pedalite goes the distance

September 2010 - "The treads are effective - there’s no shoe slippage even in the wet. The safety lights are bright and the build up of electricity during pedalling allows them to continue when pedalling stops, for example, when going downhill. If cycling is carried out on the roads these days any sort of safety feature is useful and the LEDs are bright enough to be seen in even the sunniest weather".  

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Ireland's Horse and Pony - Tried and Tested

July 2010 - "Our stable yard is situated on a busy main road.  Over the last few years I have become increasingly nervous about going out on the road, even to ride a short distance to get to quiet lanes. Vehicles speed by without even seeming to notice the horses, passing too close for comfort.  However, the moment I wore the Pedalite products there was a difference in the attitude of drivers, who slowed down and treated us with a lot more respect. At last I feel safe enough to ride out again, knowing that we are going to be noticed by drivers".  

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Night Cycling Vest

July 2010 - "Whether you want to be safe or just stay on the right side of Johnny Law, for pedaling after dusk and before sunrise you better run a white light facing forward and red light on back. One of the most convenient set-ups? The Pedalite Baglite vest, which can be worn by itself or attached to a backpack...."

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Anklelite and Baglite / Lite Harness

July 2010 - "These lightweight, clever little gadgets from Pedalite are an awesome addition to a rider's safety equipment when venturing out on the roads.  Battery free, lightweight and run from solar power..."

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Pedalite Review

May 2010 - "Pedalite’s most well-known product, the pedal lights, are battery free lights that store energy and enhance cyclists’ visibility to motorists from over 1 km away. These lights also increase the distance between drivers and cyclists, increasing their safety. The Pedalite Toe Clip can be easily attached to the pedal lights. This clip helps the cyclist pedal better, supports his feet, and lasts for a long time. Customers who have reviewed Pedalite praise it for its well-engineered pedal lights, especially their added protection from potential car accidents."

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Pedalite Pedals for your Biking Safety

March 2010 - "If you will be cycling at night, then you must tell the road of your presence with Pedalite lights. Most accidents encountered by cyclists are 75% caused by the side close to an intersection. Most think that it would bring too much of a hassle if you would carry some generator right in your pedals due to its possible additional weight. This is just one of the usual troubles that Pedalite secures to steer their customers away from. They never ever have any weight issue. For all you need to do is to clip it in along with the extra toe cages. They also offer metal stubs to keep the feet secure and safe during the entire ride.

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Cycling Special - Lights

March 2010 - Zest - "Pedalite Baglite - Attach these solar-powered lights to your back pack to make you more visible to drivers, especially if it usually covers your high-vis jacket"  - tested by Emma Greenway, 28, Zest's Promotions Project Manager, cycles off-road on mountain bike tracks and costal paths.

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Pedalite Anklelite

February 2010 - Hooked on Horses - "I thought the Anklelite was light and comfortable to wear, and I really liked the fact that it charged itself; so that I never had to worry whether it had enough power whenever I rode. The design is neat and compact, which was good as it didn’t interfere with my riding whether I wore it around my arm or boot. I would definitely recommend this product as being ideal for horse riders out hacking, as it i s also weatherproof.” – Abbey, Hooked on Horses. "

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Pedalite Solar Lights

February 2010 - Women's Adventure. - "Look, Ma, no batteries! I’ve seen some solar panels on backpacks and other larger devices and wondered how long it would be before we saw the technology appear in cycling items. These little flashy lights from Pedalite are completely battery-free. A couple of hours up on a sunny ledge will charge the solar-powered Anklelite up and it’s ready to be turned on in either a solid or a flashy mode. The lights aren’t the brightest LEDs I’ve seen in a bike light but they’re enough to get noticed."

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Fitness Product of the Week

February 2010 - Homes Magazine. - "Pedalite is a non battery-dependent bicycle pedal light. Flashing LEDs in each pedal provide 360 degree conspicuity as the LEDs flash white to the front, red to the rear and amber to the sides. The Pedalite works by converting rotational energy to electrical energy and the in-built capacitor stores energy so LEDs will remain flashing for up to 5 minutes after you stop cycling."

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Pedalite Visibility Pedal Lights

January 2010 - Bikelist - " Pedalite's strapline is "Making Cycling Safer", and with the Pedal Lights, they definitely achieve this. These 360 degree light spilling pedals scream, "Give me space I'm on a biiiiike!" through the night. When using these fearsomely bright pedals, cars gave me more space than usual on my daily commute to work, which in winter takes place entirely under the cover of darkness."

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Cycling Product Reviews and Tech: Pedalite Sheds Some Light on Bicycle Safety

December 2009 - Roadcycling - "A far cry from reflectors in your spokes, engineers at Pedalite have put lights in pedals. The reason is simple. Accident data shows nearly 75% of accidents occur from the side near an intersection."

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Product Reviews: Baglite - a bright idea

December 2009 - Bike Radar - "You've probably seen reflective rucksack covers – well, this is a rucksack lighting harness. Those three big ‘lights’ – two at the front, one at the rear – are solar panels. The actual LED lights are two dots on the side of each panel: white ones at the front, red at the rear. Four hours of bright sunshine – or lots more electric lighting – provides enough juice for around seven hours of flashing."

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In Gear - Cycle Doc: Q I want to be very visible when cycling at night; do you have any suggestions?

November 2009 - Sunday Times - " Don’t try to economise too much... Pedalite manufactures some excellent solar-powered additional lights — in pedals, to wear on your ankles and to put on a bag. Obviously, you should wear bright, reflective clothes."

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US Cycling Report: Pedalite 360 Degree Visibility Pedal Lights - A Commuters Best Friend?

November 2009 - Horizons - "Once on the bike, I actually found the broad platform of the pedal to be a comfortable base to ride on...  On the Pedalite, given the broad base, the pedal had a comfortable feel well into the ride..... the pedal provided a good amount of visibility. I liked the fact that the pedal cast light to front, back and sides. After about 30 minutes of cruising, I arrived safe and sound and felt that I was better visible due to the Pedalites. I was pleased with the overall performance of the pedal ."

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Gear Talk: Pedalite Safety Lights

September 2009 - Horizons - "Using a new unique 360 degree floodlight module... The lights shine out from every angle so people (young and older)  will be seen clearly by motorists any time day or night from a distance of 1km."

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Back to school: Improve toddler and child safety with the Baglite

August 2009 - Chopsybaby - "As a solution to cyclists’ safety on the roads, this is an excellent one. Chopsy Baby thinks it is far more useful than just a safety aid to cyclists. This product will benefit all types of lifestyles.!"

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Review: Pedalite

August 2009 - Leafygreen - "Woot! My pedals are badass! I brought my bike into the shop to get a tune-up and the pedals installed and the kid behind the counter loved them too. Pedalite, makers of LED bike accessories, has a winner in the product line as far as I’m concerned."

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Review: Ankelite and Baglite

June 2009 - go4awalk.com - "It is definitely something I'll be wearing whenever there's a chance of my walking in poor light. Buying Advice: A real no brainer this one - a very neat and innovative way to reduce the risks associated with walking in reduced daylight or darkness. An accessory that should appeal to any walker who is both safety conscious and environmentally aware. No batteries and even the packaging is re-cycled cardboard!"

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Six of the Best: Cycling Gadgets

May 2009 - The Press and Journal Newspaper - Replace your existing pedals with a pair of these and you can’t fail to be seen as the red, white and orange lights flash furiously without the need for batteries. Powered by kinetic energy, the pedals also continue to flash for up to five minutes after you’ve stopped cycling, so you’re highly visible even when at a standstill.

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Reviews: Eco-Friendly Fit Kit We Love

May/June 2009 - Healthy Magazine - Eco-Friendly Fit Kit We Love - The Pedalite Anklelite is solar-powered ankle / armband, a battery free way to be safe and seen if you're running, cycling or horse riding

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Reviews: Pedalite

April/June 2009 - Uni - the Unicycle Magazine - At 512 grams per pair they are 50 grams lighter and on a par with most standard metal pedals. What is great is the time that the lights continue flashing once you've stopped pedalling

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Reviews: Anklelite and Baglite

April 2009 - Velovision Magazine - Baglite is a clever idea... it is bright so it can be seen and something like this might be a nice extra confidence boosting measure

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Baglite: Be safe and seen this Winter

November 2008 - Nursery Industry Magazine - Baglite is a unique new solar-powered, eco-friendly light that will help children and cyclists be seen this winter.

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Pedalite Pedals: Long term review

May 2008 - After 6 months of hard use, they are still going strong. If you've read this far, you need to buy some.

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FACT 75% of accidents happen at, or near, a road junction (Source RoSPA) where cycles need to be seen from the side.