@@CS-ux2uk Unfortunately, yes, they do. But as it turns out, it comes in handy when you forget to turn off the signal. I LOVE these turn signals. I'd buy them again.
Thank you for sharing this info. I paid $16.33 for two sets. I wanted something for the front and another set for the rear (behind a passenger or whatever is riding in the rear). I will follow your instructions and synch them together.
Wow, didn't even know about these until I found them on AliExpress 2 sets for $15. But I'm really happy you posted how to pair a second set to a single remote, since the instructions were sparse.
Whaaaat?!!! I just bought from Amazon and was delivered today. It cost me $59.99 for the complete set: 1-pair for the front turn signal and 1pair for the rear turn signal. Included in the box were: 2 pairs Turn signals, remote control for the turn signals;]4-charge cables, O-rings, seat brackets, small brackets, and friction stickers. There's no remote for the bike horn. So, I guess, it's not included? 🤔
Yeah Amazon sellers source from AliExpress and then resell on Amazon for usually a 30-50% markup but in this case for this product it’s hundreds of percent. That’s why you don’t hear about aliexpresss which has been around for maybe a decade. Meanwhile everyone is all head over heels about junk sites like Temu or Banggood. No one talks about it because it doesn’t help there bottom line to do so. Temu is 100% marketing bull. They don’t sell as many products as AliExpress and AliExpress has the advantage of competition between sellers. I should make a video on this topic. Banggood has a different business model. They pay commission to TH-camrs. That’s why there’s Banggood links everywhere even though aliexpress has a better selection and is cheaper. The little horn I have does not have a remote, the button is on top so it has to be placed within a good reachable distance.
Just ordered 1 set. That's all that AliExpress would allow. With Shipping $6.58. Even if they are crap I'm not out too much $$. Looks like Amazon has the exact same thing for much more. I hope they are as good as the video makes them look.
Yeah, they're good. I have 3 sets. Yes, Aliexpress is the source for Amazon resellers. Markup generally is 30-50% but for some stuff as you see, they can be 300-500%. So if you're willing to wait a week or two and are okay with no returns (but refunds if it's damaged or the wrong color or doesn't fit), then definitely go with Aliexpress. Aliexpress doesn't get the coverage b/c Amazon resellers want to keep it a secret. Also b/c Aliexpress doesn't pay youtubers so there's less reason for TH-camrs to be promoting it. No commission.
Just got my Xpedition a couple of days ago and am really loving your videos. Thanks so much for making and sharing them. I snagged the turn signals for just over $4 on AE. Quick question. Can you share the type of phone mount you're using? I'm having trouble finding something that works with the limited space and tapered handlebars. Thanks!
I just received 2 pairs from Aliexpress. Look good, but I couldn't find a charging port on the remote. So I assume there must be a button cell inside. I wonder how long that will last? For those of you who don't like the beeping, there may be a tiny speaker inside the remote. Cut the wires to that and no more sound. But please, know what you're doing before you try. I like the sound idea and have no intention of trying to disable mine. 😃
Cool. Thanks die sharing the speaker info. I assume there’s a button battery in there too. Not rechargeable. Mine has lasted a couple months so far of almost daily riding. You also have a backup remote for when the first one dies.
The remote does not have a speaker--each turn signal is beeping. Some of the sellers have a rechargeable remote, some have a button-battery remote. I have bought both types, and though the signals seem exactly the same, I have not been able to unpair and re-pair a signal on the remote type that they've not been shipped with. All the signals also have some kind of insane parasitic battery drain after being paired--the red square in the center flashes for an instant every five seconds after they are paired, but that's not enough to drain the signals completely within a few days even if they sit there unused.
@@stevopusser9093 If the turn signals are blinking, it likely means that it's in standby mode. You have to press the button on each to turn it off completely. Same with the remote. If it continues to blink blue, it's in standby mode and not actually off. You need to manually press it to turn it off until you use it next time.
finally someone knows what others are thinking. i just did my order now and thats the first thing i want to make it not do, that sound is annoying. thanks!
@@Motorvapor66You would think, but it's a safety thing. For other people to hear you and to remind you that it's on. I'd argue that it's more necessary for a bike than a car.
It seems to me that increased safety like this would be priceless. Arm signals are difficult to do and pointless in the dark or poor light situations. I have found on my motorcycle that cars really do appreciate being able to see what your intentions are. I think for the money something that cost 10 times more would be worth it for ones safety.
@@paul5683 each to their own though. I obviously prefer turn signals particularly in an ebike but I can also appreciate that not everyone would. It also depends on where you live. Cyclists here won’t even stop at stop signs and sometimes not even a red light. I saw a mom just yesterday plow through a red light intentionally on her cargo bike with her kid in the back. Terrible. Unfortunately running stop signs on bikes in San Francisco is the norm. I refuse to do it but I’m in the minority, 5% probably. Bikes still are used more for recreating in the USA and not so much for transportation like a motorcycle, meaning riding at night is much more of a rarity in a bicycle than a motorcycle. I don’t think visibility in a bicycle should be required. Like a helmet or even a seatbelt. If you want to be dumb enough to forgo it, that’s your business. I for one will always where a seat belt and always wear a helmet.
@@paulwalker3563 correct about the turn signals not really being that functional at night. This is for day to dusk. As for riding at all at night, there are a lot of variables. I wouldn’t say it’s fair to describe it as dumb without knowing each person’s context.
Nope, seems annoying at first but a lot of that is because it’s in the garage. I wanted to mute it to but after using it, I’m glad there’s a sound. Reminder it’s on and helps pedestrians know you’ré around.
I got mine from Temu. Strapped them on my helmet and they work great. The distance kind of sucks though so IDK how people put it so far on the rear of their bike. IDK if the range of the signal depends on the charge or if the range is better depending if you get it on amazon, aliexpress, or temu
The range should all be the same. Amazon resellers just source it from aliexpress. They don’t even bother to change the photos. Aliexpress by the way is way better than Temu. More products, prices are better, and sellers compete for your business with pricing and customer service to get high ratings. Meanwhile, Temu is just one seller - Temu. Aliexpress platform is also much better..
I just ordered 2 sets. First set was only $3.19 (new AliExpress user discount), the other set was $8.19. 2 sets for less than $13.00 with tax..! I sure hope they work as good as they seem in your video.
Awesome! And even if they don’t and they completely suck, you’re just out $13! Congrats either way. If you do end up not liking them, let me know in the comments why. Would be interesting to know and for others to get your feedback.
@@karlschleifenbaum5793 Still using 'em. The only ones I'm not using is the one that I didn't secure well, it fell off and a car ran over it. Still kinda works surprisingly but kinda iffy. I may buy another set if it goes on super sale again as replacement and backup.
I think I know which ones you mean. More triangular with sharper edges, right? I’d recommend ordering now because it takes awhile to come. That way you’ll have it for the build. No link because it changes all the time. You’ll just need to look it up. Don’t pay more than $9 a pair. Since you’re not in a hurry, maybe worth looking for the < $7 ones before tax.
is it possible to remove the sound? also you say the charging is for about 2 hours? But you use them lights on always? I want to use then only to indicate the direction
@@paul5683 I would have to disagree. This would increase the prices of bicycles by a long stretch. It would also blur the lines of what a bicycle is. As it is now already, some laws require that at certain speeds, the vehicle is considered a moped and therefore must have turn signals, be registered and have insurance. With that, I do agree. The new ebike laws being proposed for riders to require a drivers license is actually a good idea. Too many teens out there riding at 20+ mph without caution which has and continues to lead to injury and death. Turn signals won’t avoid any of that. The problem is much bigger than a feature being absent on a PEV.
Hey thanks for responding so quickly. I have the second set on and it will respond and now both lefts blink but the second set won’t turn off or do anything else but beep. I have to physically push the button to turn it off, which defeats the purpose. Little frustrating, but if you can offer any other insight, it would be appreciated! Thanks
You rushed through the instruction's on ho to get them to work together simultaneously with a dedicated front and back rear set, but I kind of got most of that, but since you had them set up since July, have you had any issues ? (do they work as good as featured in the video?) P.S. They're only 3.00 for a pair right now, (is that because they're not going to last long? )
To sync them, press the directional button on the remote, then hold down the button on the turn signal until it flashes and beeps. These exact turn signals are being resold on Amazon for $27-35 for one pair right now. So you can decide if they’re worth it. They totally work as shown in the video. AliExpress doesn’t sponsor anyone. I only put the link here because I kept getting asked so many times. You can search it yourself and buy from any seller. Or get it from Amazon if you really want to lay $50+ for two pairs. New people are all excited about Temu which is pricier and has way more marketing. The rest of us have been using AliExpress for close to a decade. Legit.
I have them but would like to get the attachment more firm. The silicone/rubber strap attachment system is too loose. I can't tell, did you only use those are something else?
@@Funcentric Thanks. I may go the foam route. I'm not fond of the silicone/rubber attachment system. I'd like something a little more difficult to steal. Ever come across anything that could convert this to a nut and bolt attachment?
IMO all of these turnkey lighting solutions have the same fatal flaw, lots of separate rechargeable batteries. Best thing I ever did on my eBike was add a switched 12v sub-system running off the 60v battery that powers everything except the motor.
Oh yeah, of course. Ideally. If the controller had that option, i would've wanted that too but not going to swap out a bunch of components for turn signals. By contrast, I purchased an aftermarket headlight for the Xpedition you see here and it came with bare wires. I added a connector and just plugged it into the stock connector that was coming from the OEM controller. Works like stock. I love it.
@@teslasnguns I hated the beeping at first but with road noise and traffic, it’s not as loud as the echo into garage. Also it is a reminder that it’s on. Safety feature too.
At around 3:45 you have a close up of the rear. What is the thick thing it's attached to? I have the lights but nothing that looks like that. Looks very clean. Thanks.
Awesome! But I wasn’t wrong at the time. See the date of when this video was uploaded. Aliexpress is constantly updating and changing things. You’ll enjoy the turn signals. Ride safe.
@@brandonboss6868 it comes with brackets. I demonstrate it in the video. I don’t like them so close together because then motorists can’t really tell it’s a turn signal let alone identifying which direction I intend to go.
Just got mine from Ali Express (paid about $10 each for two sets) and tried them tonight, they are great! Really appreciate the video and the link. One question: Is there any way to turn off the remote? It blinks the last button pressed about every 3 seconds, I can only guess that this will drain the remote tater quickly? But there's nothing in the instructions about turning it off and I tried a bunch of different button presses to no avail. If you can tell me a way to turn it off I would very much appreciate it. Thanks!
Yes! There is a way. The blinking remote tells you it is on stand by mode. You have to press the circle button until the blue light stops blinking. Depending on what mode you are in, you may have to press it multiple times. Yes, when still blinking, it is in standby mode and indeed drains battery.
Haha, yeah. I thought that would get annoying too but since the remote light isn’t bright enough, the beeping reminds me it’s on and also any pedestrians around me are warned. I’ve come to like it even though I thought it would be irritating at first. Much better than the sound this bike makes! Clinging sound on every bump.
@@lhrelax3068 oh yes, definitely. Otherwise I wouldn’t use it because I don’t really ride at night. But because of the proximity of the lights to one another and limited physical size of the back or front of the bike, cars may only see a single light blinking while signaling and not really know which direction it is indicating. Depending on how dark. They will need to be able to see you and the full figure of the bike for context.
@@jordanmitchell9742 what part of the explanation and demonstration did you not understand from the video? I felt like I went through it in quite a bit of detail.
Im looking for some advice on these lights ive got two sets for front and rear but i cant pair them to one remote even after watching this excellent video . Two of the lights out of each box flash red next to power button. So can any one help me with this issue !
If it's brand new and it's flashing red slowly, that means it's in sleep mode. Press the orange button briefly until it completely turns on or off. Then try again. If it blinks red faster, that means it's on standby mode. Toggle the remote button until the lights blink orange so it's easier to see.
How long can this last on a ride ? And are these reliable? I’ve had something similar before. And they only last about 2 months.. they couldn’t take a charge. It was completely dead.
Mine lasts at least 2 hours. I haven’t ridden longer than that at once. I’ve had it for several months. Since they running on Lipo batteries, you’ll need to maintain them as such, meaning: Don’t ever let it get empty. Store at roughly 70% charged. Don’t store it fully charged. If you follow those rules, they should last awhile.
can 2 sets of different turn signals be paired to one controller? like one pair in the front and the other in the back so that I don't have to have 2 drivers
@@Funcentric Which you said in video "toggle knoches" the light mount by which I can adjust the light up and down. I need this to setup the light. Please share your purchase link. Thanks..
@@sanjoyghosh2356 www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805048241748.html Prices change all the time which is why I haven't posted the link initially. If you are a first time Aliexpress user, you can get it quite cheaply....even cheaper than the $7.50 I quoted.
@@FuncentricBrother I already purchase 2 sets of light after watching your video. But now I need backlights adjustable mount by which I can angle light upwords and backwords. Please give me the purchase link of backlight angle mount. Thanks.
Hey, I ordered mine a while ago but 1 week ago, it started to failed. One of the two blinkers was responing to the controller. But now it's worse, the two blinkers seams to have unpaired and its unuseable now. I got a look inside but found nothing. just the capacitor close to antenna(and close to the "B1 chip" was all shorted. even when I disconect the battery and also when I desolder the chip. So I'm completly confuse ! I tried to "pair" them by doing a long clic to the blincker and at the same time a long clip to the correspondent arrow in the remote. Donsn't work... Also a weird thing happened. The battery of one of the blinkers suddenly droped to 2.1v (it was at 4.1v just before). And the battery never want to go after 4.1v when charging. I you got any ideas please tell me !
Sounds like you know more about them than I do. I have purchased 6 sets and no issues other than I dropped one and a car ran over it. Still sorta works! Haha. I haven’t taken any apart.
Yes, if you turn it off with the remote, that’s just putting it on standby. The red light will flash less frequently. You can only turn off the turn signal by pressing the orange button.
If you leave the lights in standby at all times an only use them as a directional signal is battery in the lights getting drained or do you have to shut off/on each light by its orange button each time you use them
@@chadjs74 it doesn’t take a lot of power to charge these so I’d recommend a USB hub if you have a full set of 4. Then you can charge them all at once.
Hmmm, must be something wrong because I bought 5 pairs and they all pair to any single remote I program it to. I’d recommend trying again. I have this setup on two different bikes. When I charge them, I sometimes forget which bike the turn signals came from and so I just reprogram it and it works without issue every time. Yours might be flawed if you’ve gotten the exact style I got and are following the instructions to a T. Many viewers have done the same thing. Not sure what’s going on with yours if you’ré indeed following the instructions accordingly.
Thanks, I’m sure it’ll work. The turn signals are designed for generic application. It comes with the seat post mount as well so worst comes to worse, you can secure it there. Otherwise I’d say in the rack or seat stays.
@@thomasjohnson8246 that I’m not sure. The thickness of the rack may also be too thin but I’m sure you can rig something up like using a foam tube or something.
Unfortunately, this does not work. The voltage of the batteries quickly decreases and the relays no longer have the strength to switch/switch on and off. This happens suddenly and unexpectedly. The fixing rubber bands break - I recommend tritytes,
The turn signals need to be maximally charged with 5V at all times to work. Flashing is done on the 5V relays. When the voltage drops to 4V and juz they turn off . Chinese bubble@@Funcentric
I do not, I generally carry groceries inside the front basket in the paper bag and/or I carry a backpack. If you want a pannier, there's ones that double as a backpack so you can easily take it into a store after you park your bike outside. Waterproof too. I've seen them on amazon for about $40-50.
Okay, I bought 2 swts ans they arrived yesterday when I first paires them everyrhing looked right... do you have to keep pairing/adjusting them? sometimes only the front comes on or I push thebleft tiurn button but the right turn signal. comes on
@@Funcentric I thought that also but thats not the case Sometimes only front turn sigal will come on, sometimes on whatever side, the light will flash in the front, and th rear light may remain dark or it will flash amber in the rear and show solid red in the front .. is there a way to unpair thes and start the pairing over.. n the
Can we turn off that loud beeping? I know its important to have for auditory safety but i just can't stand that sound and would actually stop me from using it if i had to listen to that everytime i used it
Bad idea in a way: The whole of the noise is to remind the rider to turn them off after the turn is completed, just like we do in our cars!! Imagine how many more accidents would occur with cars if people always forgot to turn off there car turn signals? it's the same logic with bike turn signals if you forget they're on because you disable the noise, and your heading straight when a car behind you thought you were turning, it could be a disaster for you on the Ebike, (think about it, your in the bike lane or at a intersection and an opportunity is there for you to turn right, and a car on your left assumes from the 4 way stop or intersection your going to take a right turn because that's what both of your turn signals say your going to do, but instead you don't turn and go straight ahead and the car on your left also begins to to turn right figuring your not not going to be in the way, but you are and you get hit, and guess what , your at fault!
@@HuntersCyclingAdventures oh I see. That must be a defect. I had that happen after I dropped mine and a car ran over it. You can contact AliExpress to see if they can give a refund.
@@MattHadder Annoying is good. That means pedestrians can hear you and you won’t forget to turn them off. A lot of people who said they were annoying came back to say they were fine.
@@maykelgaming1912 good question. It is not. I have yet to change the batteries out after dozens of recharge of the blinkers. So they last a bit. Uses very little energy. I think the remote uses a button battery similar to the kind in a key fob or air tag. That’s my guess. I haven’t opened it up before.
Haha. Prices are different for new aliexpress users. I’ve been a user since before Amazon sold more than just books. Take the intro price while you can!
no, the only time I repair them is if I charge my 2 pairs and accidentally swap the wrong ones to the wrong bike and am too lazy to swap 'em back. Once paired, it stays paired unless you repair it to another remote.
@@paulwalker3563 haha, there’s only a handful of videos in this product. The fact that I made one of this length is already quite substantial. There’s not much to report on and being that you think riding at night is dumb, there’s really nothing to share with you that you’d find helpful. It doesn’t sound like you have interest in the product at all. Doesn’t really warrant me putting time into a video. I’m surprised I’m even responding to this comment.
Seriously hate the fact that eberything out thete is either specific to the ebike setup you have, or its wireless. I have, multiple times, arrived at wotk to gind that i should have recharged the bloody things the night before, while having a prrfectly good battery already on the bike that I do charge daily, which it could run on, if only the kit was "compst8nle" with the wiring harness and controller I have (hint, the original kit in the bike was not with any of them, and I have jack clue if the new one will work with any either). Oh, and don't get me started on how controllers already sense when you apply vreaks, so "could" output a break light signal, but you if you want that you have to instead intercept the signals from the break levers (which adds another thing to the wiring that can scrrw up and cause the bike to stop.working. Sorry about the rant, but kind of looking for an upgrade, and that, to me, means finding a freaking ebike with these things already on it, if possible. Sigh...
Yeah I totally understand. I wish they were better integrated too. Charging is indeed one more step. I think Aventon makes some integrated brake lights built into the seat stay. Their cargo bike has integrated turn signals too. I love the rip racer so just did what I had to with the stuff that’s available. The rubber securing the lights like a rubber band will snap eventually. So not the best solution. But for the price, I can’t complain.
@@Funcentric yeah, the one I got doesn't imho have enough separation between the lights, kind of sits a but under the bike rack, which is jeririgged on itself, and used some silly rubber thing to attach it - which I tried several alternatives to before just zip tying the flipping thing. Whole thing is a mess, including the new battery, for the replacement controller (since the original motor, and throttle where both incompatible with the replacement motor and there was no way to upgrade the in frame battery). I am still not sure if I will bother to add mounts, before replacing the bike, or just leave the new battery literally gorilla taped to the center frame, where it partly overlaps the folding part *and* sits so high its hard for me, at over 6' to even get on and off the thing. There was no other place to mount one... Some of the design decisions on the frame for it are just, "Why?!" lol But, if/when I do get a new one it would be real nice to be sure I can install stuff on it without the controls being backwards (apparently the original twist style throttle is "on" by default as far as the new controller interprets it, and decreases as you twist it. That was a huge surprise when it was thankfully upside down and I first switch on the new battery....), trying to use the old harness gave error codes with the new controller, and... despite the thing seeming to know that holding the mode button should turn on the light, the existing kit gave no means to connect it to the front light - but did have an "always on" connection, when the controller is turned on, which you could plug said light into instead (but ignores the control panel buttons). Forget integration, just bloody standardization would be helpful. lol
@@Funcentric well happy to report back I don't have to worry about the sound. The clips on those are so poor that two of the back ones fell off within 2 days. They kept falling off and I had to really seat them in there - but alas the smallest of bumps knocked those suckers right off and they got ran over by a car. At least I got them for $4 so not a big loss
@@Funcentric the strap remained but it slipped off the little plastic mount attached to the strap. It seemed to be on there pretty good until it wasn't. They offered me a refund at least so overall an experiment, but maybe I just got a badly QA'd batch
@@Azmahmud-co8ew did you follow my instructions? Make sure both units are on and the turn signal is initiated on the remote before pressing the turn signal power button.
@@Azmahmud-co8ew hmm, does your Temu set look exactly like the aliexpress ones I have? Maybe defective? I don’t know. Most people are able to configure them. It should also already be configured to a pair out of the box. You would only need to pair it manually if you are trying to hook up two pairs with a single remote.
@@FuncentricNot bad considering the deal. I got my order at $2.19, and will try to get the rest later. Amazon and ebay were way to much, I know these leds/remote aren't expensive to produce. Thanks for letting us know.
He omits you have to cycle through the flashing and various disco modes EACH TIME to turn off and unless you stop and look there's no way to see what 'blink, blink' mode they're in. Simple stuff, like 'What's the weight' is forgotten, makes sense with this +70lb road pig. Who cares, right? Obese to the max and way underpowered bikes dot bloated.
@@szczemat No, see comments below. Others have asked the same thing. You can remove the speakers by butchering it. It's Not as annoying without outdoor ambient noise. It's also a good reminder for you, the rider, that it's on and allows pedestrians around you to hear you coming up.
@@FuncentricAmong other things, this is what I discussed on the phone. You're right. And overall, it reminds you that the turn signal is on. I think I'll take it, thanks for the reply.
@@MoneyBuysDrug Car has windows to keep the sound in so it can be faint. But with a bike, there’s so much other noise and something louder needs to be in place.
@@Gfysimpletons It does. It sucks because motorists can’t voluntarily keep their eyes off their phones and watch out for bikes. Turns signals won’t help that but better to have it than not. And at $15 for two pairs, I say why not give it a shot. It also sucks because 90% of cyclists in major cities run stop signs regularly. I hate cyclists more than motorists.
Yes, the whole purpose of the turn signals is indeed to let people know I’m turning. That’s what turn signals are for. Not sure why you’ré poking fun at a product that does what it’s intended to do. Funny how it’s Karens that are the ones making fun of others being a Karen. Instead of complaining about the quality of someone’s video, maybe make your own.
It's part of his shtick, much like motorcycle bloggers wearing a full face helmet when they are making a video. Like he said, if you can do better, go for it.
That's okay. They'll pop up sales again every now and then. Don't use the Choice section. They just increase prices on that section before you can use your coins and even with the discount, it's more expensive than just getting it through the other sale sections of the website.
@@jimg6743 You shouldn’t charge them when they’re on. When off, no light is blinking. If it did, it would draw power and defeat the purpose of having been charged.
I bought these, opened them up and removed the speaker from the circuit board. So much better!
@@keeponkeepinon76 haha, you might miss the beep beep beep beep beep!
Update: My turn signals arrived and I got them installed (Super easy), and paired both sets with the remote. They work great..! Thanks for the idea..!
Awesome! Thanks for taking the moment to let me know. Enjoy!
Do they always make that noise ?
@@CS-ux2uk yup.
@@CS-ux2uk Unfortunately, yes, they do. But as it turns out, it comes in handy when you forget to turn off the signal. I LOVE these turn signals. I'd buy them again.
How’s it been working ?
Thank you for sharing this info. I paid $16.33 for two sets. I wanted something for the front and another set for the rear (behind a passenger or whatever is riding in the rear). I will follow your instructions and synch them together.
Wow, didn't even know about these until I found them on AliExpress 2 sets for $15. But I'm really happy you posted how to pair a second set to a single remote, since the instructions were sparse.
@@robin42069 yeah the instructions don’t really say. Glad you were able to get a good price! Enjoy!
Deal of the century, just ordered!!! The best part is being able to pair two sets in a single remote!!!
Yes! I'm so happy that is possible!
thanks for showing me this man i needed to know how these were like
Whaaaat?!!! I just bought from Amazon and was delivered today. It cost me $59.99 for the complete set: 1-pair for the front turn signal and 1pair for the rear turn signal. Included in the box were: 2 pairs Turn signals, remote control for the turn signals;]4-charge cables, O-rings, seat brackets, small brackets, and friction stickers. There's no remote for the bike horn. So, I guess, it's not included? 🤔
Yeah Amazon sellers source from AliExpress and then resell on Amazon for usually a 30-50% markup but in this case for this product it’s hundreds of percent.
That’s why you don’t hear about aliexpresss which has been around for maybe a decade. Meanwhile everyone is all head over heels about junk sites like Temu or Banggood. No one talks about it because it doesn’t help there bottom line to do so. Temu is 100% marketing bull. They don’t sell as many products as AliExpress and AliExpress has the advantage of competition between sellers. I should make a video on this topic.
Banggood has a different business model. They pay commission to TH-camrs. That’s why there’s Banggood links everywhere even though aliexpress has a better selection and is cheaper.
The little horn I have does not have a remote, the button is on top so it has to be placed within a good reachable distance.
@@FuncentricI went on Ali express and felt so ripped off by every other mainstream site! I was fuming! The prices are so much cheaper!
Is there like any chance to turn off the beep noise? 😅
@@quingrond no, please see other comments and responses.
I bought Mine ( for 2 so years ago) and got a conplete set ( 2 turn Signal for Front and 2 turn Signal for the rear) 15 Buck.
Just checked 02-06-24 and they’ve $3.19 for a set.
Amazing 💯😍
Nice! Probably intro offer to new aliexpressers.
Just ordered 1 set. That's all that AliExpress would allow. With Shipping $6.58. Even if they are crap I'm not out too much $$. Looks like Amazon has the exact same thing for much more. I hope they are as good as the video makes them look.
Yeah, they're good. I have 3 sets. Yes, Aliexpress is the source for Amazon resellers. Markup generally is 30-50% but for some stuff as you see, they can be 300-500%. So if you're willing to wait a week or two and are okay with no returns (but refunds if it's damaged or the wrong color or doesn't fit), then definitely go with Aliexpress.
Aliexpress doesn't get the coverage b/c Amazon resellers want to keep it a secret. Also b/c Aliexpress doesn't pay youtubers so there's less reason for TH-camrs to be promoting it. No commission.
Just got my Xpedition a couple of days ago and am really loving your videos. Thanks so much for making and sharing them. I snagged the turn signals for just over $4 on AE. Quick question. Can you share the type of phone mount you're using? I'm having trouble finding something that works with the limited space and tapered handlebars. Thanks!
Cool and thanks. This is a similar one from Amazon, a.co/d/j0g33u3 and this is the exact one I got,
a.aliexpress.com/_mOYjxas
I just received 2 pairs from Aliexpress. Look good, but I couldn't find a charging port on the remote. So I assume there must be a button cell inside. I wonder how long that will last? For those of you who don't like the beeping, there may be a tiny speaker inside the remote. Cut the wires to that and no more sound. But please, know what you're doing before you try. I like the sound idea and have no intention of trying to disable mine. 😃
Cool. Thanks die sharing the speaker info. I assume there’s a button battery in there too. Not rechargeable. Mine has lasted a couple months so far of almost daily riding. You also have a backup remote for when the first one dies.
The remote does not have a speaker--each turn signal is beeping.
Some of the sellers have a rechargeable remote, some have a button-battery remote. I have bought both types, and though the signals seem exactly the same, I have not been able to unpair and re-pair a signal on the remote type that they've not been shipped with.
All the signals also have some kind of insane parasitic battery drain after being paired--the red square in the center flashes for an instant every five seconds after they are paired, but that's not enough to drain the signals completely within a few days even if they sit there unused.
@@stevopusser9093 If the turn signals are blinking, it likely means that it's in standby mode. You have to press the button on each to turn it off completely. Same with the remote. If it continues to blink blue, it's in standby mode and not actually off. You need to manually press it to turn it off until you use it next time.
finally someone knows what others are thinking. i just did my order now and thats the first thing i want to make it not do, that sound is annoying. thanks!
@@Motorvapor66You would think, but it's a safety thing. For other people to hear you and to remind you that it's on. I'd argue that it's more necessary for a bike than a car.
It seems to me that increased safety like this would be priceless. Arm signals are difficult to do and pointless in the dark or poor light situations. I have found on my motorcycle that cars really do appreciate being able to see what your intentions are. I think for the money something that cost 10 times more would be worth it for ones safety.
@@paul5683 each to their own though. I obviously prefer turn signals particularly in an ebike but I can also appreciate that not everyone would.
It also depends on where you live. Cyclists here won’t even stop at stop signs and sometimes not even a red light. I saw a mom just yesterday plow through a red light intentionally on her cargo bike with her kid in the back. Terrible. Unfortunately running stop signs on bikes in San Francisco is the norm. I refuse to do it but I’m in the minority, 5% probably.
Bikes still are used more for recreating in the USA and not so much for transportation like a motorcycle, meaning riding at night is much more of a rarity in a bicycle than a motorcycle. I don’t think visibility in a bicycle should be required. Like a helmet or even a seatbelt. If you want to be dumb enough to forgo it, that’s your business. I for one will always where a seat belt and always wear a helmet.
(a) riding a bicycle at night is dumb (b) a car cannot tell which side of your bikes lights are going bananas flashing and blinking.
@@paulwalker3563 correct about the turn signals not really being that functional at night. This is for day to dusk.
As for riding at all at night, there are a lot of variables. I wouldn’t say it’s fair to describe it as dumb without knowing each person’s context.
I have these and they are great.
Yup! I for 6 pairs! One for ran over by a car when it fell off the bike; my fault for not securing it well.
Can you turn off the annoying beeping noises?
Nope, seems annoying at first but a lot of that is because it’s in the garage. I wanted to mute it to but after using it, I’m glad there’s a sound. Reminder it’s on and helps pedestrians know you’ré around.
Just got mine in. Thanks for this review.
I got mine from Temu. Strapped them on my helmet and they work great. The distance kind of sucks though so IDK how people put it so far on the rear of their bike. IDK if the range of the signal depends on the charge or if the range is better depending if you get it on amazon, aliexpress, or temu
The range should all be the same. Amazon resellers just source it from aliexpress. They don’t even bother to change the photos.
Aliexpress by the way is way better than Temu. More products, prices are better, and sellers compete for your business with pricing and customer service to get high ratings. Meanwhile, Temu is just one seller - Temu. Aliexpress platform is also much better..
just ordered both for less than $10 tax+shipping included! Appreciate the vid🔥
I just ordered 2 sets. First set was only $3.19 (new AliExpress user discount), the other set was $8.19. 2 sets for less than $13.00 with tax..! I sure hope they work as good as they seem in your video.
Awesome! And even if they don’t and they completely suck, you’re just out $13! Congrats either way. If you do end up not liking them, let me know in the comments why. Would be interesting to know and for others to get your feedback.
WHat's your experience with these? Will order if they're good and reliable
@@karlschleifenbaum5793 Still using 'em. The only ones I'm not using is the one that I didn't secure well, it fell off and a car ran over it. Still kinda works surprisingly but kinda iffy. I may buy another set if it goes on super sale again as replacement and backup.
@@karlschleifenbaum5793 I love them. I use them regularly on my rides. I would definitely buy again, and have recommended them to friends.
Thanks man@@Funcentric
Damn, I bought some similar ones for like $60 on Amazon. Still totally worth it but I'll definitely be checking these out on my next bike build!
I think I know which ones you mean. More triangular with sharper edges, right? I’d recommend ordering now because it takes awhile to come. That way you’ll have it for the build.
No link because it changes all the time. You’ll just need to look it up. Don’t pay more than $9 a pair. Since you’re not in a hurry, maybe worth looking for the < $7 ones before tax.
These would be great on golf carts in our neighborhood if they would use them !
@@hotchihuahua1546 haha, interesting. Give it a shot. Christmas gift.
hey man i appreciate you sharing this video. would love more vids with some more tips or finds like this!!!
@@mwinsatt Thanks. I’m working on a night time accessories video. Budget of course, 😉.
Yo from London great tips plus vids love it all thanks just had to sub to your channel, please were did get you helmet from with the visor?
It’s called the Bern Hudson. MIPS and NTA8876 ebike rated. There’s are fewer than 10 on the market that have both.
Thank you for your video. I have exactly the same pair of turn signal light. But I just was thinking if it was posible.
is it possible to remove the sound? also you say the charging is for about 2 hours? But you use them lights on always? I want to use then only to indicate the direction
Please see other comment responses regarding the sound. It cannot be turned off. The demo shows the various modes you're asking about.
Just what I'm looking for, but I'm in the UK so gonna have to pay a small fortune. 😢
Yeah, I’m not sure what the options are in the UK. Would be interested to know. Feel free to post here if you find out.
Do they stay synced after you turn them off?
Yes!
I have said that signal lights like this should be mandatory on all bicycles similar to laws that require motorcycles to have signal lights.
@@paul5683 I would have to disagree. This would increase the prices of bicycles by a long stretch. It would also blur the lines of what a bicycle is.
As it is now already, some laws require that at certain speeds, the vehicle is considered a moped and therefore must have turn signals, be registered and have insurance. With that, I do agree.
The new ebike laws being proposed for riders to require a drivers license is actually a good idea. Too many teens out there riding at 20+ mph without caution which has and continues to lead to injury and death.
Turn signals won’t avoid any of that. The problem is much bigger than a feature being absent on a PEV.
I bought these from your video but can't pair two sets to 1 remote. I tried what you demonstrated but it doesn't work. Can you help??
Make sure the second set is on. Then press the direction on the existing remote you’d like to reuse for the new set.
Hey thanks for responding so quickly. I have the second set on and it will respond and now both lefts blink but the second set won’t turn off or do anything else but beep. I have to physically push the button to turn it off, which defeats the purpose. Little frustrating, but if you can offer any other insight, it would be appreciated! Thanks
@@DaveOTG possible you have a defective unit. You may want to reach out to aliexpress to address it.
i have the same problem, one also blinks slightly faster than the other. Maybe because i bought from 2 separate vendors?
They aren’t defective. I can get each set working individually, but not together.
You rushed through the instruction's on ho to get them to work together simultaneously with a dedicated front and back rear set,
but I kind of got most of that, but since you had them set up since July, have you had any issues ? (do they work as good as featured in the video?)
P.S. They're only 3.00 for a pair right now, (is that because they're not going to last long? )
To sync them, press the directional button on the remote, then hold down the button on the turn signal until it flashes and beeps.
These exact turn signals are being resold on Amazon for $27-35 for one pair right now. So you can decide if they’re worth it. They totally work as shown in the video. AliExpress doesn’t sponsor anyone. I only put the link here because I kept getting asked so many times. You can search it yourself and buy from any seller. Or get it from Amazon if you really want to lay $50+ for two pairs.
New people are all excited about Temu which is pricier and has way more marketing. The rest of us have been using AliExpress for close to a decade. Legit.
Looks good. Might try on my Xpediton.
I have them but would like to get the attachment more firm. The silicone/rubber strap attachment system is too loose. I can't tell, did you only use those are something else?
I had to make a spacer with a foam tube for this particular bike. It’a designed to fit directly on bike frames or the seat using the adapter.
@@Funcentric Thanks. I may go the foam route.
I'm not fond of the silicone/rubber attachment system. I'd like something a little more difficult to steal. Ever come across anything that could convert this to a nut and bolt attachment?
@@Landsw-zj1swNo, I haven't.
@@Funcentric Thanks.
IMO all of these turnkey lighting solutions have the same fatal flaw, lots of separate rechargeable batteries. Best thing I ever did on my eBike was add a switched 12v sub-system running off the 60v battery that powers everything except the motor.
Oh yeah, of course. Ideally. If the controller had that option, i would've wanted that too but not going to swap out a bunch of components for turn signals.
By contrast, I purchased an aftermarket headlight for the Xpedition you see here and it came with bare wires. I added a connector and just plugged it into the stock connector that was coming from the OEM controller. Works like stock. I love it.
thinking about getting these for my small trailer that doesn’t have light hook ups
For the price, it’s worth a shot.
@@Funcentric yep and i don’t wanna wire anything up i might try to find some that don’t beep when turned on but these are nice
@@teslasnguns I hated the beeping at first but with road noise and traffic, it’s not as loud as the echo into garage. Also it is a reminder that it’s on. Safety feature too.
At around 3:45 you have a close up of the rear. What is the thick thing it's attached to? I have the lights but nothing that looks like that. Looks very clean.
Thanks.
That’s just the seat for my cargo bike. For the front where it’s attached to a basket, I had to maneuver the bracket to get a tight fit.
You're wrong on not being able to order more than one set! You can order 2 sets at a time! I will have them in a couple days!🙏🏽💯
Awesome! But I wasn’t wrong at the time. See the date of when this video was uploaded. Aliexpress is constantly updating and changing things. You’ll enjoy the turn signals. Ride safe.
So what did you use to put them separately on your bike like that? Or does it come like that by default?
@@brandonboss6868 it comes with brackets. I demonstrate it in the video. I don’t like them so close together because then motorists can’t really tell it’s a turn signal let alone identifying which direction I intend to go.
2:55 for the actual review instead of making us all look like idiots for paying 30 for one set 😡 lolz im joking my man! Good vid !
I’ll time stamp it.
Just got mine from Ali Express (paid about $10 each for two sets) and tried them tonight, they are great! Really appreciate the video and the link. One question: Is there any way to turn off the remote? It blinks the last button pressed about every 3 seconds, I can only guess that this will drain the remote tater quickly? But there's nothing in the instructions about turning it off and I tried a bunch of different button presses to no avail. If you can tell me a way to turn it off I would very much appreciate it. Thanks!
Yes! There is a way. The blinking remote tells you it is on stand by mode. You have to press the circle button until the blue light stops blinking. Depending on what mode you are in, you may have to press it multiple times.
Yes, when still blinking, it is in standby mode and indeed drains battery.
@@Funcentric Thanks, that worked!
@@stevel8921 Great, glad to hear it.
Does it have to make a beep noise when turn signal is on?
Haha, yeah. I thought that would get annoying too but since the remote light isn’t bright enough, the beeping reminds me it’s on and also any pedestrians around me are warned. I’ve come to like it even though I thought it would be irritating at first.
Much better than the sound this bike makes! Clinging sound on every bump.
can you see it during the day?
@@lhrelax3068 oh yes, definitely. Otherwise I wouldn’t use it because I don’t really ride at night.
But because of the proximity of the lights to one another and limited physical size of the back or front of the bike, cars may only see a single light blinking while signaling and not really know which direction it is indicating. Depending on how dark. They will need to be able to see you and the full figure of the bike for context.
@@lhrelax3068 just got mine. Pretty bright.
How do u pair all the lights to one remote???
@@jordanmitchell9742 what part of the explanation and demonstration did you not understand from the video? I felt like I went through it in quite a bit of detail.
So from my understanding when you purchase this item they have mounts where you can put it on each side or are they a separate purchase?
The video shows you all the parts. Did you not see them?
Gracias x la explicacion, pedi 2 , 01 me llegó con el control que NO prende, ya le cambie las pilas y a veces funciona a veces no. 😢
Im looking for some advice on these lights ive got two sets for front and rear but i cant pair them to one remote even after watching this excellent video . Two of the lights out of each box flash red next to power button. So can any one help me with this issue !
If it's brand new and it's flashing red slowly, that means it's in sleep mode. Press the orange button briefly until it completely turns on or off. Then try again.
If it blinks red faster, that means it's on standby mode. Toggle the remote button until the lights blink orange so it's easier to see.
I find the U shape rather than an arrow to be confusing....there may only be an instant to take this in,
Agreed. Less for full night without light but during times where you can see which part of the bike the blinker is on.
How long can this last on a ride ? And are these reliable? I’ve had something similar before. And they only last about 2 months.. they couldn’t take a charge. It was completely dead.
Mine lasts at least 2 hours. I haven’t ridden longer than that at once. I’ve had it for several months. Since they running on Lipo batteries, you’ll need to maintain them as such, meaning:
Don’t ever let it get empty.
Store at roughly 70% charged.
Don’t store it fully charged.
If you follow those rules, they should last awhile.
can 2 sets of different turn signals be paired to one controller? like one pair in the front and the other in the back so that I don't have to have 2 drivers
Did you not watch the video? I literally demonstrated that.
Could you please give the link to purchase the strip by which I can move the light. Thanks for your video.
Sorry, I don't understand. Strip to move the light?
@@Funcentric Which you said in video "toggle knoches" the light mount by which I can adjust the light up and down. I need this to setup the light. Please share your purchase link. Thanks..
@@sanjoyghosh2356 www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805048241748.html Prices change all the time which is why I haven't posted the link initially. If you are a first time Aliexpress user, you can get it quite cheaply....even cheaper than the $7.50 I quoted.
@@FuncentricBrother I already purchase 2 sets of light after watching your video. But now I need backlights adjustable mount by which I can angle light upwords and backwords. Please give me the purchase link of backlight angle mount. Thanks.
@@sanjoyghosh2356 it comes with the set. It’s the mounting bracket that I show from the box. It comes with a seat mount and then the mount that I use.
Anyone know how to disable the sound?
Only by removing or breaking the speaker. It’s not designed to be silenced. Keep the sound. It’s for safety anyway.
thank you so much !!!!!!!! god stuff
Hey, I ordered mine a while ago but 1 week ago, it started to failed. One of the two blinkers was responing to the controller. But now it's worse, the two blinkers seams to have unpaired and its unuseable now. I got a look inside but found nothing. just the capacitor close to antenna(and close to the "B1 chip" was all shorted. even when I disconect the battery and also when I desolder the chip. So I'm completly confuse ! I tried to "pair" them by doing a long clic to the blincker and at the same time a long clip to the correspondent arrow in the remote. Donsn't work... Also a weird thing happened. The battery of one of the blinkers suddenly droped to 2.1v (it was at 4.1v just before). And the battery never want to go after 4.1v when charging. I you got any ideas please tell me !
Sounds like you know more about them than I do. I have purchased 6 sets and no issues other than I dropped one and a car ran over it. Still sorta works! Haha. I haven’t taken any apart.
I paired mine, and after it still blinks red after i turn off signal, do i have to turn off from the signal itself
Yes, if you turn it off with the remote, that’s just putting it on standby. The red light will flash less frequently. You can only turn off the turn signal by pressing the orange button.
If you leave the lights in standby at all times an only use them as a directional signal is battery in the lights getting drained or do you have to shut off/on each light by its orange button each time you use them
Yup, the latter. Standby indeed means it uses battery.
@@Funcentric thank you
@@chadjs74 it doesn’t take a lot of power to charge these so I’d recommend a USB hub if you have a full set of 4. Then you can charge them all at once.
They don't pair that way and now I'm stuck with two different blinkers.
Hmmm, must be something wrong because I bought 5 pairs and they all pair to any single remote I program it to. I’d recommend trying again.
I have this setup on two different bikes. When I charge them, I sometimes forget which bike the turn signals came from and so I just reprogram it and it works without issue every time.
Yours might be flawed if you’ve gotten
the exact style I got and are following the instructions to a T. Many viewers have done the same thing. Not sure what’s going on with yours if you’ré indeed following the instructions accordingly.
Is there room to put them on an Aventon Level 2? I really enjoy your videos do appreciate your advice!
Thanks, I’m sure it’ll work. The turn signals are designed for generic application. It comes with the seat post mount as well so worst comes to worse, you can secure it there. Otherwise I’d say in the rack or seat stays.
@@Funcentric Thanks. I was concerned that there might not be enough room on the rear rack.
@@thomasjohnson8246 that I’m not sure. The thickness of the rack may also be too thin but I’m sure you can rig something up like using a foam tube or something.
@@Funcentric Sounds like a plan!
Making this and Shiping to me cost under 3 dollar 😂
What a economy is!
Congrats! You’ll be surprised how good it is.
Unfortunately, this does not work. The voltage of the batteries quickly decreases and the relays no longer have the strength to switch/switch on and off. This happens suddenly and unexpectedly. The fixing rubber bands break - I recommend tritytes,
You can ask for a refund if it broke.
The turn signals need to be maximally charged with 5V at all times to work. Flashing is done on the 5V relays. When the voltage drops to 4V and juz they turn off . Chinese bubble@@Funcentric
@@BayLamp I haven’t had any problems with mine turning off prematurely. Yours may be defective if you’re having intermittent functionality.
Hi, do you have recommendations for front and back bike storage containers?
I do not, I generally carry groceries inside the front basket in the paper bag and/or I carry a backpack. If you want a pannier, there's ones that double as a backpack so you can easily take it into a store after you park your bike outside. Waterproof too. I've seen them on amazon for about $40-50.
Okay, I bought 2 swts ans they arrived yesterday when I first paires them everyrhing looked right... do you have to keep pairing/adjusting them?
sometimes only the front comes on or I push thebleft tiurn button but the right turn signal. comes on
You may have them backwards from after charging perhaps? Mine work fine and do not need to be paired again at all.
@@Funcentric I thought that also but thats not the case Sometimes only front turn sigal will come on, sometimes on whatever side, the light will flash in the front, and th rear light may remain dark or it will
flash amber in the rear and show solid red in the front ..
is there a way to unpair thes and start the pairing over..
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@@cleoterrell8913 hmmm, make sure the controller is on first followed by the turn signals.
Can we turn off that loud beeping? I know its important to have for auditory safety but i just can't stand that sound and would actually stop me from using it if i had to listen to that everytime i used it
Nope
@@Funcentric sigh....
@@triaxe-mmb maybe you can take it apart and remove the speaker? Or mute it like people have been doing with apple air tags.
Bad idea in a way: The whole of the noise is to remind the rider to turn them off after the turn is completed, just like we do in our cars!!
Imagine how many more accidents would occur with cars if people always forgot to turn off there car turn signals? it's the same logic with bike turn signals
if you forget they're on because you disable the noise, and your heading straight when a car behind you thought you were turning, it could be a disaster for you on the
Ebike, (think about it, your in the bike lane or at a intersection and an opportunity is there for you to turn right, and a car on your left assumes from the 4 way stop or
intersection your going to take a right turn because that's what both of your turn signals say your going to do, but instead you don't turn and go straight ahead
and the car on your left also begins to to turn right figuring your not not going to be in the way, but you are and you get hit, and guess what , your at fault!
Just got these and one side has two yellow that won’t shut off
One side has two yellow? What do you mean by that?
@@Funcentric one of the two lights has two of the yellow led that won’t turn off always on
@@HuntersCyclingAdventures oh I see. That must be a defect. I had that happen after I dropped mine and a car ran over it. You can contact AliExpress to see if they can give a refund.
Where is the link? I want to order it..
@@paulbhalla412 you can look at the comment responses below or just type in bike turn signal on AliExpress and choose whichever seller you would like.
My ebike came with turn signals. That beeping sound would be annoying AF. Just call these signals skip.
@@MattHadder Annoying is good. That means pedestrians can hear you and you won’t forget to turn them off. A lot of people who said they were annoying came back to say they were fine.
What type of bike is that : looks cool 😎
Lectric XPedition dual battery electric cargo bike.
Hi, I got 4 all aliexpress, but can't seem to sync the 4 together. Do I nee to buy the 4packs together?
No, you just synch them using the method I described. Try it again one by one.
Still not working for me. Again I got the second pair to come on but they won’t shut off
@@Funcentric I try, dont think it's working on some. They saying get the 4 packs to do all 4.
@@ggplastix I would mention it to the seller and try to get a refund if it’s truly defective.
@@TimHoSD pretty sure that’s bs. Did you get the exact model I showed?
Is the remote control rechargeable?
@@maykelgaming1912 good question. It is not. I have yet to change the batteries out after dozens of recharge of the blinkers. So they last a bit. Uses very little energy. I think the remote uses a button battery similar to the kind in a key fob or air tag. That’s my guess. I haven’t opened it up before.
@@Funcentric okey thanks bro
I check and you were wrong. They're $3.74 each
Haha. Prices are different for new aliexpress users. I’ve been a user since before Amazon sold more than just books. Take the intro price while you can!
can the sound be turned off???
@@uchechuks4533 No, please see comment responses below.
yes just remove the speaker
Do you have to pair them every time?
no, the only time I repair them is if I charge my 2 pairs and accidentally swap the wrong ones to the wrong bike and am too lazy to swap 'em back. Once paired, it stays paired unless you repair it to another remote.
@@Funcentric perfect! Thank you!!
are these visible in day time ?
Good question. Sorta. If it is super sunny, I don’t bother because it doesn’t stand out that much. If it is overcast, I may turn it on.
Gee, not one long-term user report ?
@@paulwalker3563 haha, there’s only a handful of videos in this product. The fact that I made one of this length is already quite substantial. There’s not much to report on and being that you think riding at night is dumb, there’s really nothing to share with you that you’d find helpful. It doesn’t sound like you have interest in the product at all. Doesn’t really warrant me putting time into a video. I’m surprised I’m even responding to this comment.
just ordered this from \aliexpress for just £2.96 inc delivery
Seriously hate the fact that eberything out thete is either specific to the ebike setup you have, or its wireless. I have, multiple times, arrived at wotk to gind that i should have recharged the bloody things the night before, while having a prrfectly good battery already on the bike that I do charge daily, which it could run on, if only the kit was "compst8nle" with the wiring harness and controller I have (hint, the original kit in the bike was not with any of them, and I have jack clue if the new one will work with any either).
Oh, and don't get me started on how controllers already sense when you apply vreaks, so "could" output a break light signal, but you if you want that you have to instead intercept the signals from the break levers (which adds another thing to the wiring that can scrrw up and cause the bike to stop.working.
Sorry about the rant, but kind of looking for an upgrade, and that, to me, means finding a freaking ebike with these things already on it, if possible. Sigh...
Yeah I totally understand. I wish they were better integrated too. Charging is indeed one more step. I think Aventon makes some integrated brake lights built into the seat stay. Their cargo bike has integrated turn signals too.
I love the rip racer so just did what I had to with the stuff that’s available. The rubber securing the lights like a rubber band will snap eventually. So not the best solution. But for the price, I can’t complain.
@@Funcentric yeah, the one I got doesn't imho have enough separation between the lights, kind of sits a but under the bike rack, which is jeririgged on itself, and used some silly rubber thing to attach it - which I tried several alternatives to before just zip tying the flipping thing. Whole thing is a mess, including the new battery, for the replacement controller (since the original motor, and throttle where both incompatible with the replacement motor and there was no way to upgrade the in frame battery). I am still not sure if I will bother to add mounts, before replacing the bike, or just leave the new battery literally gorilla taped to the center frame, where it partly overlaps the folding part *and* sits so high its hard for me, at over 6' to even get on and off the thing. There was no other place to mount one...
Some of the design decisions on the frame for it are just, "Why?!" lol
But, if/when I do get a new one it would be real nice to be sure I can install stuff on it without the controls being backwards (apparently the original twist style throttle is "on" by default as far as the new controller interprets it, and decreases as you twist it. That was a huge surprise when it was thankfully upside down and I first switch on the new battery....), trying to use the old harness gave error codes with the new controller, and... despite the thing seeming to know that holding the mode button should turn on the light, the existing kit gave no means to connect it to the front light - but did have an "always on" connection, when the controller is turned on, which you could plug said light into instead (but ignores the control panel buttons).
Forget integration, just bloody standardization would be helpful. lol
Can’t find the link
In the description.
Is alliexpress trustworthy? No scams like temu?
I have a Bangood vs Aliexpress video that talks about it in detail. I hate Temu. I’m an aliexpress fan for life.
Mine failed within an hour of installation ...
Did you charge the batteries first? How did it fail? No lights at all?
@@Funcentric Yes. Everything was charged.Both indicators only worked intermittently. Pain in the arse ...
Work on eride pro ss?
Not sure I understand. These aren't integrated with anything in particular. You could mount it to your backpack if you wanted to.
Is there any way to turn off that horrid beeping sound?
@@xkernalsandersx no, please see other comments.
@@Funcentric well happy to report back I don't have to worry about the sound. The clips on those are so poor that two of the back ones fell off within 2 days. They kept falling off and I had to really seat them in there - but alas the smallest of bumps knocked those suckers right off and they got ran over by a car. At least I got them for $4 so not a big loss
@@xkernalsandersx oh no! Really? They fell off the stock mount? How? That thing is on pretty tight. Or did the whole strap fall off?
@@Funcentric the strap remained but it slipped off the little plastic mount attached to the strap. It seemed to be on there pretty good until it wasn't. They offered me a refund at least so overall an experiment, but maybe I just got a badly QA'd batch
@@Funcentric and btw I came to love the sound they made as an added alert to pedestrians
Do you have to charge them fully
@@Azmahmud-co8ew no
@@Funcentric i bought mines from temu and for some reason they just aren't connecting any advice
@@Azmahmud-co8ew did you follow my instructions? Make sure both units are on and the turn signal is initiated on the remote before pressing the turn signal power button.
@@Funcentric tried it again whenever I press the indicator button for like three seconds it just turns off
@@Azmahmud-co8ew hmm, does your Temu set look exactly like the aliexpress ones I have? Maybe defective? I don’t know. Most people are able to configure them. It should also already be configured to a pair out of the box. You would only need to pair it manually if you are trying to hook up two pairs with a single remote.
Honestly, hiw much a charge last?
Hard to say. I use it every time maybe for 3 hours total? I haven’t run it dry.
On blinking mode. I’m sure shorter if kept on solid on mode.
how the hell i am suppose to install these lol
@@SPEARHEADGLOBAL they come with mounting brackets that go over bars on your frame and they also have one for the seat.
Can the beeping be muted?
No
Hate the noise
Sound you mean? It’s a security measure. It is not as loud when it is used outdoors with ambient street noise compared to the echoing in a garage.
My controle us jot working us there away to charge it
No, I think they’re button batteries. You will need to open the case to replace. They are not rechargeable like the turn signals themselves.
No, its a lipo battery that run the system. You need to desolder for extrating the batt
@@Funcentric
Ali says limit 1 😞
Yes, I think I mentioned in the video that you have to space out the purchases 3-7 days apart.
@@FuncentricNot bad considering the deal. I got my order at $2.19, and will try to get the rest later. Amazon and ebay were way to much, I know these leds/remote aren't expensive to produce. Thanks for letting us know.
@@TE-qu4jz wow you got a pair for $2.19 USD?
@@TE-qu4jz oh yes you got a super duper discount. Haha.
@@TE-qu4jz My first-time user price was $3.19 - How'd you make out so good..? Hahaha..!
I hate rechargeable hot garbage lol
Don’t get it then. No one is forcing you. Just know that people are buying this same thing on Amazon for 4x the price.
He omits you have to cycle through the flashing and various disco modes EACH TIME to turn off and unless you stop and look there's no way to see what 'blink, blink' mode they're in. Simple stuff, like 'What's the weight' is forgotten, makes sense with this +70lb road pig. Who cares, right? Obese to the max and way underpowered bikes dot bloated.
The beeping is incredibly annoying
@@microusb42069 bingo! So it got your attention. It did its job.
@@FuncentricCan they be turned off?
@@szczemat No, see comments below. Others have asked the same thing. You can remove the speakers by butchering it. It's Not as annoying without outdoor ambient noise. It's also a good reminder for you, the rider, that it's on and allows pedestrians around you to hear you coming up.
@@FuncentricAmong other things, this is what I discussed on the phone. You're right. And overall, it reminds you that the turn signal is on. I think I'll take it, thanks for the reply.
Can you turn off that BEEP BEEP BEEP
No, at first I thought it was annoying too but it’s good for safety and reminds you to turn it off.
@@Funcentric I feel like it would be better as a clicking sound like a car
@@MoneyBuysDrug Car has windows to keep the sound in so it can be faint. But with a bike, there’s so much other noise and something louder needs to be in place.
@@FuncentricAgree. Overing 20 miles around with bike means You are an half of deaf (By wind)
Turn signals for a bicycle. This world sux now.
@@Gfysimpletons It does. It sucks because motorists can’t voluntarily keep their eyes off their phones and watch out for bikes. Turns signals won’t help that but better to have it than not. And at $15 for two pairs, I say why not give it a shot.
It also sucks because 90% of cyclists in major cities run stop signs regularly. I hate cyclists more than motorists.
@@Funcentric agree.
What i actually meant was it was such better days in the past. No helmets, knee pads, headlights...nothing.
@@Gfysimpletons people definitely treated each other better back then. A lot less entitlement which made it safer.
Picture this guy as a Karen lmao why else is he she wearing all the “gear”
Yes, the whole purpose of the turn signals is indeed to let people know I’m turning. That’s what turn signals are for. Not sure why you’ré poking fun at a product that does what it’s intended to do. Funny how it’s Karens that are the ones making fun of others being a Karen.
Instead of complaining about the quality of someone’s video, maybe make your own.
It's part of his shtick, much like motorcycle bloggers wearing a full face helmet when they are making a video. Like he said, if you can do better, go for it.
Do you really need gloves, googles and a helmet to do a video?
I wasn’t planning on making the video at the moment and was preparing to go out for a ride. I ride this thing quite a bit.
How do i know when to press right and when to press left? 😵💫😵🫤🤯
awesome just add to my cart on ali but I missed out on choice for australian $5.90 darn,
That's okay. They'll pop up sales again every now and then. Don't use the Choice section. They just increase prices on that section before you can use your coins and even with the discount, it's more expensive than just getting it through the other sale sections of the website.
Appreciate for ur tip bruh have a good weekend 🙏✌@@Funcentric
@@tailslapexplore6887 likewise.
Do they continue to blink a small red light even after they are are charged?
@@jimg6743 You shouldn’t charge them when they’re on. When off, no light is blinking. If it did, it would draw power and defeat the purpose of having been charged.
@@Funcentric Thank you. Mine are blinking red light even after they were charged. Don't k ow how to stop them from blinking??
@@jimg6743 all of them?
@@Funcentric I only got 1 pair for the back
@@jimg6743 so both?
How long would the battery last?
At least a few hours. I ride at night fully charged for about 2 hours.