http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Lumos helmet en Sat, 27 Jun 2026 23:55:50 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15133&page=2#post-273746 Fri, 26 Jan 2018 20:41:23 +0000 SRD 273746@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Meant to report that I had my first ever rain-related Lumos malfunction on Tuesday, during the apocalyptic 5.30pm rain. </p> <p>The helmet coped fine, but the wee indicator button got very confused. First it wouldn't turn on/indicate, then it wouldn't stop.</p> <p>It was fine after it dried out, and to be fair, I don't anticipate it encountering similar rain very often... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15133&page=2#post-239680 Thu, 22 Dec 2016 22:33:08 +0000 Arellcat 239680@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>On BentRider Online, co-editor Larry Varney has reviewed the Lumos helmet:</p> <p><a href="http://www.bentrideronline.com/?p=11021#more-11021" rel="nofollow">http://www.bentrideronline.com/?p=11021#more-11021</a></p> <p>You may not know who Larry is. He looks like Santa Claus and is essentially Sheldon Brown's lesser known half-brother.</p> <p>He definitely approves of the Lumos.</p> <p>There is also a thread about it here:</p> <p><a href="http://www.bentrideronline.com/messageboard/showthread.php?t=130571" rel="nofollow">http://www.bentrideronline.com/messageboard/showthread.php?t=130571</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15133&page=2#post-238475 Wed, 07 Dec 2016 20:07:50 +0000 ih 238475@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Do you have 'hazards'? Are the indicators self-cancelling?</p> <p>Only joking. Can't wait to record a 'spot'. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15133&page=2#post-238473 Wed, 07 Dec 2016 19:49:08 +0000 SRD 238473@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@wingpig there are about 4 settings of different beeps from 'none' to 'constant'. and the button flashes too. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15133&page=2#post-238471 Wed, 07 Dec 2016 19:36:16 +0000 wingpig 238471@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Does it make a loud relay-switching ticking noise whilst indicating so that you know you're indicating? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15133&page=2#post-238469 Wed, 07 Dec 2016 19:25:14 +0000 gembo 238469@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Bluetooth, back on again for a shot next Friday 16th at Peter's yard </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15133&page=2#post-238467 Wed, 07 Dec 2016 19:10:54 +0000 SRD 238467@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>as I said, i have a discount code that will give you $25 off, if you order before the end of december. </p> <p>the kickstarter deal looked a lot better last year before the pound lost all its value.</p> <p>have to say, i really like it. if it holds up to rain and continued use, i'll be happy with my investment. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15133&page=2#post-238451 Wed, 07 Dec 2016 15:20:43 +0000 SRD 238451@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>yup. bluetooth. and a phone app too, which tells you if your battery is running down. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15133&page=2#post-238447 Wed, 07 Dec 2016 14:56:21 +0000 steveo 238447@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>bluetooth? everything is better with bluetooth. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15133&page=2#post-238436 Wed, 07 Dec 2016 14:29:43 +0000 gembo 238436@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>aw.I don't want one if not wifi </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15133&page=2#post-238433 Wed, 07 Dec 2016 14:27:12 +0000 Frenchy 238433@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>wi fi?</em><br /> Probably just infrared. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15133&page=2#post-238431 Wed, 07 Dec 2016 14:23:21 +0000 gembo 238431@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>wi fi? sounds like a gizmo for gembo, though I am still indicating with my arm too, if i get one </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15133&page=2#post-238383 Wed, 07 Dec 2016 12:05:00 +0000 Rosie 238383@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@SRD - it does sound totally cool &amp; is on my "want" list. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15133&page=2#post-238369 Wed, 07 Dec 2016 11:24:02 +0000 SRD 238369@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I said on another thread that the indicators were only on the back, but that's wrong. The front lights are white, but flash yellow when indicating. the back has extra red lights with flash red (in an arrow) when indicating. </p> <p>@gembo, there's a gizmo that sits on your handblar with buttons that you push with your thumbs. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15133&page=2#post-238141 Mon, 05 Dec 2016 08:13:20 +0000 gembo 238141@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>How do the indicators work, do you just think left or do you have to tilt your head? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15133&page=2#post-238129 Sun, 04 Dec 2016 21:54:54 +0000 Rosie 238129@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@SRD - thanks. I will think about getting one. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15133&page=2#post-238125 Sun, 04 Dec 2016 21:10:19 +0000 SRD 238125@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@rosie - the kickstarter was a lot cheaper than the retail price (at least at the time, with the then exchange rate...). I can't remember how much exactly, but I got in early and paid about what you'd expect to pay for a new helmet.</p> <p>if anyone does want one, I have codes/cards for a discount, but agree, they're still pricey. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15133&page=2#post-238121 Sun, 04 Dec 2016 20:13:50 +0000 Rosie 238121@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>The indicator looks good. Something I've always wanted as you can't always take your hands off the bars. But not cheap. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15133&page=2#post-238119 Sun, 04 Dec 2016 19:52:43 +0000 gembo 238119@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Groovy.</p> <p>The one I saw waiting at cineworld was not like that. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15133&page=2#post-238112 Sun, 04 Dec 2016 18:44:31 +0000 chdot 238112@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://lumoshelmet.co" rel="nofollow">https://lumoshelmet.co</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15133&page=2#post-238111 Sun, 04 Dec 2016 18:39:11 +0000 gembo 238111@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Triangle of red squares? That move from one position to another? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15133&page=2#post-238110 Sun, 04 Dec 2016 18:26:00 +0000 SRD 238110@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Triangle of red lights. With potential for more if using the brake detector. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15133&page=2#post-238108 Sun, 04 Dec 2016 18:16:36 +0000 gembo 238108@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Very small chequerboard 3x3 or one big walloper of a light? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15133&page=2#post-238106 Sun, 04 Dec 2016 18:09:54 +0000 SRD 238106@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Wouldn't say chequerboard, no. there are definitely a few helmets with integrated lights these days. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15133&page=2#post-238105 Sun, 04 Dec 2016 18:04:03 +0000 gembo 238105@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@srd, does it hav a panel on the back with flashing red chequerboard of red lights? Saw one of them the other day which was cool </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15133#post-238104 Sun, 04 Dec 2016 17:45:16 +0000 SRD 238104@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Helmet arrived yesterday. Easy to set up. Also talks to my phone using bluetooth! which is silly, except it give me a battery % </p> <p>Wore it on a very short run today (normally wouldn't have, as it was a quiet ride on the canal in daylight, but kids wanted me to try it). Lots of comments and even more looks - just for the lights. Do't know how anyone reacted to the turn signals. </p> <p>The brake light is still in 'beta' mode and apparently draws down the charge a lot, so I suspect I won't be trialling it, but it is there is anyone wants to test it with a camera and whatnot. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15133#post-234698 Wed, 26 Oct 2016 18:41:51 +0000 SRD 234698@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>So, despite all you naysayers, I should have one of these arriving soon. Haven't worn a helmet since the clocks went forward, but it's getting to be that time again... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15133#post-193364 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 13:59:41 +0000 Wilmington's Cow 193364@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I think Lumos is based in the States, so presumably over there will have different laws and standards. Though if you're marketing to the world you should have a little disclaimer along those lines.</p> <p>Cheers for the lights legislation - didn't know that, although would have to be a reasonably big bike! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15133#post-193363 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 13:58:31 +0000 wee folding bike 193363@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I've got one of the B&amp;M brake lights. It only works when the lights are on. I'm not sure how effective it is in daylight. You can't easily see it when you're on the bike and it only works when the wheel is decelerating…</p> <p>I did have two of them but the super cap broke loose on the bike with a luggage rack. Keeping my fingers crossed for the one that's still working. Broken super caps is a bane of the Brompton tail light. Even their own model suffers from it. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15133#post-193362 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 13:53:43 +0000 Luath 193362@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I agree you're unlikely to get into trouble for only using helmet lights but as it does seem to be illegal to only have helmet lights, the Lumos marketing is on thin ice:<br /> "Thanks to Lumos, as long as you have your helmet, you will always have your lights with you." </p>