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Down Low Glow gives your bike extra shine

Damian Koh | Oct 20, 2008

(Credit: Rock The Bike)

It does not have a very novel name, but the Down Low Glow does exactly what it states. It's a neon tube mounted on the bottom frame of your bike that throws a pool of light on the ground and sideways. While it makes your ride look like a pimped-out vehicle right at home in the street racing movie 2 Fast 2 Furious, the US$109 kit actually keeps you safer on the roads.

Unlike regular LED bike lights which point only to the front or rear, the neon pool marks a circumference of light (up to 3m) with all-round visibility, so it gives drivers on the road an indication of how close they can get before their side mirrors clip your handle bars. According to the maker, it takes a novice less than 10 minutes to set the DLG up for the first time. Halve that for someone experienced. Which also means a burglar needs only 5 minutes to make off with your new toy. A total of six colors are available, and if you don't feel safe with just one light, you can slap on a pair to pimp it further.

Check out the demo video on YouTube after the break, which looks a little eerie if you ask us.
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