Pedalite KPL200 Review

We like:

That they're easy to fit; almost effortless to use; tough

We don't like:

That the grip's on one side only; the slightly excessive weight; the expensive price tag compared to reflectors

SmartPlanet judgement:

Cyclists will have to decide for themselves whether the Pedalites are an exciting safety innovation or an unnecessary 'pimp my ride' accessory. They work reliably, will be fun for kids, and are better than nothing if you're without traditional lights in an emergency. Serious cyclists, on the other foot, will miss having clips, cleats and grip on both sides of the pedal, and may resent the slightly spongy handling.

The relentless de-clawing of life's hazards continues apace, with these replacement pedals for your pushbike. Out go boring old passive reflector pedals, and in come active, multi-coloured flashing LED pedals. With every revolution, a set of internal gears and some clever electronics siphon off a fraction (supposedly less than 0.5 per cent) of your energy and convert it into electricity to power three LEDs -- white at the front, yellow at the side and red at the back. Continue reading...