This and one other solution to lighting wheels are the only real innovative ways I've seen this achieved, everything else is just battery packs and lights. Simple, elegant, well done! Take my money please.
+Aaron Lawson Thank you Aaron! We can't wait for you to see them for yourself. The videos and photos look cool, but wait until you see them in person! Thanks again for your purchase and your comment. I can't wait to hear your feedback. :)
+Aaron Lawson Hi Aaron, just wanting to see how you're enjoying your Nori Lights. Let me know if you have any questions. And please post a video on youtube or photo on facebook if you can. Thanks!
This would look kick-ass on a Strida. Plus you'd have extra glow stripes left over to do whatever you want with! You'll see why that's something to be excited about. The materials we use are amazing. When you get your set, please send us pictures of your bike all lit up!
hi how r u? hope all is OK, listen.. I've been reading too, you're the only one I see who knows about prices. straight up and down how much does cost period? I'm sure from what I seen in the video there's various prices. I live in an urban area this will come in handy. but like everybody else, cost can be the deal breaker.
The bike in the video is a beach cruiser. The brake is inside the hub. For bikes with rim brakes, the majority of rims have at least 1/4 inch - 1/2 inch of side surface that is not contacted by the brake pad. Sometimes all it takes is adjusting bolt holding the brake pad to sit a little higher or lower. Additionally, many bike rims feature a beveled edge that connects the side wall of the rim to where the spokes connect. This beveled edge is a great location to mount the Nori Glow Stripes.
I love the concept, and something like this could be great as a dynamo-powered system... My only concerns are finding a place to mount the strip that doesn't interfere with pad brakes, and how dark does it have to be for this system to be clearly visible?
+Tetsujin I was thinking the same thing, my break pads would rub it off. The new breaks they have now days will work. Disk breaks dont rub the rims. But all 3 of my bikes have rubber break pads. i cant afford the big $$$ bikes.
+Tetsujin The stripes are extremely bright, they can be seen easily even if there is some ambient light. Also, I just installed rim brakes on my bike with no problems. I'll post a video, but basically, I just placed the stripes on the beveled edge of my rim on my rear wheel. On the front wheel I simply adjusted the brake pad to contact the rim a little higher, and then placed the stripes below it. Easy and it works perfectly.
+Jojo Gun Fang No need to buy disk brakes. Just place the stripes on the beveled edge or re-align your brake pad to contact higher or lower on your rim. Here is a video that illustrates it, and I'll post a video showing my bike with rim brakes and how I installed the stripes. Feel free to email me a photo of your wheels/brakes, and I can give you some suggestions. th-cam.com/video/iIQqBq3t8J8/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=NoriLights email: info@NoriLights.com
I use Norilights on my bike since end of last year. It works great on the rear wheel, but I haven´t found a proper way of installing the pods on my suspension fork. The construction doesn´t allow for the pods to get fixed anywhere there, so that I can point the light to the rim. I have a couple of ideas how to solve this, but still working on it. Suspension forks are probably not very common in the USA for an urban bike, but they are in Germany/EU. Literally any urban or so called trekking bike is equipped with a suspension fork.
Hi Kai, I was going to ask you to send me a photo of your suspension forks, but I did a quick search and found an email from you. I'm so sorry if I didn't respond. I try to stay on top of all the emails I receive, but I missed yours. I apologize. Looking at the photo in your email, it appears that you have a type of rim that would allow for installing the stripes "lower" (in relation to the fork) down and allowing the stripes to align with the pods just below the suspension. To clarify, looking at the side of the rim, it looks like there is a reflective strip there, and moving away from the tire, towards the inner edge of the rim, there is a black section of the rim. Installing the stripes here would allow you to install the pods lower on your forks. If am mistaken or am not making sense, send me an email, again. I'll be able to respond and help however I can. Thanks for letting us know Kai.
Hey Kai, did you see my comment from last week? I want to make sure you are able to full utilize your Nori Lights, and I think I have a great suggestion/solution for you. Please let me know if my comment is unclear. I would be happy to elaborate. Thanks for all of your support!
Jayarjo, great question. Personally, I really don't like feeling resistance when I pedal. There are a number of new "friction less or resistance free dynamo's", but they are either waaay to expensive or they aren't really friction-less or resistance free. I am looking into a new and unique approach to collecting and generating current from the wheels. Stay tuned to find out more... Thanks for watching.
Thank you so much Bo Yan Kick. You are rock man too. Unless you meant to say "U rock man", cuz if you did then i meant to reply you rock too! Rock on rock man. Thanks for watching and for the encouraging kind words.
this is an amazing idea. well done chap. i would use this on my bike as i have had some near misses of being hit side on. cant wait to see it on the shop shelf:-)
Thank you so much! My intentions were to illuminate the contour of the wheels, which makes the bike a recognizable icon to other drivers. There are other wheel lights out there, but the Nori Lights does not require the rider to mount batteries on the wheel. Seemed dangerous to me to have batteries zipping around like that. Instead, the batteries are stationary on the frame and charge up the Nori Light stripes wirelessly through UV light.
@flynnfilms will the tape not come off if its applied to wheel rim where the brakes contact it? In which case coudl you not just thread / wind tape between the spokes and have the LEDS whine on them there instead?
The Nori Lights stripes should not be placed any where that would cause it to interfere with the braking system. Usually, rims will have a beveled edge or the brake pad will not contact the entire side of the rim. Sometimes, though, like on my little brothers bike, his brake pad contacted the side of the rim with only a few millimeters free above and below the contact area. So I simply adjusted his brake pad to sit 3mm higher and this left 6 mm of non-braking rim surface available below the brake pad contact point.
Hey, very nice implementation. I'd been looking at Phosphorescent paint to do this to my Bike because Tron is cool, but I see you got there way ahead of me. Is there any chance you can do more colours of strips? Like blue, or red. Partly because Tron, and partly because, strictly, we're not allowed to show green or blue light on a vehicle in the UK.
Bracken Dawson The Nori Lights are legal in the UK. The Light Stripes aren't considered light "sources", instead they fall into the same category as reflective material, even though they are not reflective and they do emit a lot of light. But since they use UV light from the pods to charge, and then emit light over time, they are not considered "sources of light". I am working on a blue stripe material, but the costs are insanely high, so it will take some time. But our original green Light Stripes are the brightest phosphorescent material that I have seen ever. And trust me, I've compared everything.
Jonas Vallyr Bummer for MTB owners! I would buy if it could endure the elements!!! Have you considered a coating that could be applied during manufacturing of the bike? There's some intellectual property worth $$$.
Mike Powell The person you were replying to is not affiliated with the Nori Lights. That person clearly does not know what they talking about. My name is Chris, and I'm the owner of Nori Lights. As I said in response to another comment below... " All you gotta do is prep your rims (clean them) and then after you install the stripes, keep them dry for the first 24 hours to allow the adhesive to cure. After that your Nori Lights Stripes will outlast the life of your bike. Dirt, snow, take your bike in the pool - no problem. The stripes will endure the most extreme weather conditions. And 6 years from now, they will glow just as bright as the day you installed them. (sorry for the delayed response.) Contact me through our website if you have any other questions, I'd be happy to help. www.NoriLights.com" And also... "The Nori Lights stripes should not be placed any where that would cause it to interfere with the braking system. Usually, rims will have a beveled edge or the brake pad will not contact the entire side of the rim. Sometimes, though, like on my little brothers bike, his brake pad contacted the side of the rim with only a few millimeters free above and below the contact area. So I simply adjusted his brake pad to sit 3mm higher and this left 6 mm of non-braking rim surface available below the brake pad contact point. " I'll post a video demonstrating the durability of the stripes and the adhesive. In the meantime, let me know if you have any questions. Thanks for watching.
The Nori Lights stripes should not be placed any where that would cause it to interfere with the braking system. Usually, rims will have a beveled edge or the brake pad will not contact the entire side of the rim. Sometimes, though, like on my little brothers bike, his brake pad contacted the side of the rim with only a few millimeters free above and below the contact area. So I simply adjusted his brake pad to sit 3mm higher and this left 6 mm of non-braking rim surface available below the brake pad contact point.
This product looks great. I'll have to see about getting it for christmas :D In the meantime a cheap alternative is Reflectaclip 3M scotchlite spoke reflectors.
Chris, how will the rim tape hold up in snow, sleet, rain, and temperatures down to 5 degrees Fahrenheit? Also, is there an option to paint the rims and wheels instead of using the tape? Icecyclist. You can google me.
Sandbag1300 I thought I responded to your comment, but now i dont see it. Forgive me if this is duplicated somewhere. Paint doesn't last as long and it ends up looking crusty due to the properties of phosphorescent elements. But the Nori Lights Stripes are rated to perform consistently in temperatures ranging from -20 degrees (F) and up to 200 degrees (F) and the adhesive is tested to endure the same. Just keep the stripes dry for the first 24 hours after installing, then after than, they are ready for abuse! haha. Let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks for watching. www.NoriLights.com
Thanks for the info J Whit. I looked it up, and the "new glow paint" the firemen are testing isn't really all that new. Even though I'm sure it's effective and more helpful than not using any glow material, the chemical makeup of the Nori glow material is superior to the glow technology the fire departments are testing.... but this is a brilliant application of it and now I may need to look into contacting the local fire departments as well. Thanks for sharing!
It's not a paint, it's a 6mm wide stripe with a strong adhesive on the back. Think of it like a wide pinstriping. All you gotta do is prep your rims (clean them) and then after you install the stripes, keep them dry for the first 24 hours to allow the adhesive to cure. After that your Nori Lights Stripes will outlast the life of your bike. Dirt, snow, take your bike in the pool - no problem. The stripes will endure the most extreme weather conditions. And 6 years from now, they will glow just as bright as the day you installed them. (sorry for the delayed response.) Contact me through our website if you have any other questions, I'd be happy to help. www.NoriLights.com
I finally got these videos uploaded. Here's a video that shows how well the pods hold up against water, rain, etc... th-cam.com/video/HMfS8CGIwTA/w-d-xo.html And this video shows how water does not affect the stripes th-cam.com/video/wslop1A5Rds/w-d-xo.html
I just published/submitted the project to kickstarter earlier this evening. It said the project should be processed within 24-48 hours. Check back for an update, and I will post a link to the kickstarter project page as soon as it is up. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR INTEREST and comments! You Rock!
How would this work if my brakes system presses the brake pads against the rim where the adhesive band goes. wouldn't it just rip it off or wear off the color?
Hey I have a question (might buy depending on the answer) does the sun cause this stuff to phosphores for a long time? I don't want the bike to be light up like a christmas tree when it's locked up sitting alone since bikes get stolen so quickly in my city.
Geez sorry for the delay in my response. I just saw your comment now. The Nori Lights stripes really need the activating pods to be on and the wheels to be in motion to activate the whole wheel. If your bike is locked up during the day, by the time the sunsets, the brightness of the stripes will not be all that intense. It really depends on the ambient light in the area. If your bike is locked up under a street light, without activating the stripes with the activating pods, the Nori Lights stripes will not appear very bright just from the sunlight. But the second you turn on your pods, they will be beaming! It sounds like a perfect match for your needs. Again sorry for the delay. Let me know if you have any other questions. info@NoriLights.com Thanks!
Right now it's just available in aqua green, because that is the brightest color possible, and the first intentions are to make the rider visible. White, and especially blue would not be as bright or as reactive to the Nori Lights. Each of the elements chosen to make up the Nori Lights are selected specifically for how well they work together. Changing the color would mean sacrificing the "wow" factor when you see these in person. Honestly, the video doesn't do it justice. Good question tho. =]
You just described the c-ring system we offer as a solution to those that have brake pads that contact the entire side rim surface. Personally, I prefer our standard system, and the majority of bikes with rim brakes can still use our standard system perfectly. I'll post a video soon. Thanks for watching!
I hope to retrofit this onto my Sport Bike (hard wire it to the running light). Once you receive your link, please post it I am interested as well. If this comes to fruition I hope to send you a video of what it looks like. We believe you can do it, keep up the hard work brother!
instead of tape that can compromise the brakes and will eventually wear off, i would have gone with a flexible plastic ribbon threaded through the outer edge of the spokes that could be charged with just one set of leds on one side.
Well right on!! I wish you well in your endeavors! Lol Thanks, you should check out the site ;o) We are getting ready to expand and start our own vids and podcasts. politicalpiehole.com
It will work with almost any bike. If your rim brake pads contact the entire side-facing surface of your rims, I have created an adapter that assembles easily between the spokes and almost acts like a rim extension. They are called Nori Lights C-rings. Contact me if you are interested. Thanks for watching!
Chris, I am a business man myself, in fact, I would consider investing in this product if it were a little better and more universal, however, I DO have some advice because I REALLY want you to succeed. I hope you listen to me because I believe this advice I am about to give you will improve your company ALOT. #1 - Make your videos / annotations click-able... right now, they are not. # 2 - Make a second video explaining how it can withstand the weather and answer many other questions *everyone* is asking over and over. # 3 - Make this product have a reflector sticker as well so they can place this over their reflector. I noticed the rims show no sign of motion and at first it doesn't look like your really moving, however, having a moving reflector inside of a solid glowing ring... now THAT is truly eye catching. Lets face it, reflectors don't work AT ALL. #4 - *Dun dun dun DUN* Make the ring bigger so it is designed to attack to the actual tire of the wheel and have the light shining on the tire since the bars not only go past the rims, but the tires as well. Now *ANYONE* regardless of what type of bike they have, can use this product. By putting them on the rim (even though it's metal and not rubber) you will ensure people can use breaks with them, you can send them to bike companies and ask if they will sell your product. One common thing people do is give their product to a company for free, and only ask for a % *IF* they sell a unit, this way the bike shop will feel they have nothing to loose. #5 - Consider having an alternating red/white pattern, maybe 1/4th red, 1/4th white, 1/4th red, 1/4th white, or maybe even solid red and solid white where people can decide what they want to do. Having the red in back and white in front seems to catch people's attention, if that looks tacky, at least having red and white will look more "safe" in addition to having perfectly sized ones for the reflectors... I think you'll go far. Like I said, I am a business man myself and have studied marketing for quite a few years and I know how to boost product sales and all that other mumbo jumbo so I *reeeally* hope you take my advice because in my heart of hearts I believe this is a true winner.
Here's a video that shows how well the pods hold up against water, rain, etc... th-cam.com/video/HMfS8CGIwTA/w-d-xo.html And this video shows how water does not affect the stripes th-cam.com/video/wslop1A5Rds/w-d-xo.html
Hello, on your website, if we buy 2 x 1/4 inch wide nori glow stripes double up, do we have the lights on both wheels on both sides? I don't get the difference between the two things we can buy because english isn't my first language. Thank you very much?
the 2x version is exactly the same as the other version, except that it includes second set of stripes. If you have the available rim space, the second set is mounted along side of the first set to create 1/2 inch (12mm) of illuminating surface around your wheels. Both kits provide enough materials for both sides of both wheels. Sorry for the delay in responding to your question, Contact me through our website if you have any other questions. Thanks for watching!
I think I will get these soon, I just wonder, before i put this norilights and stuff on, I remove the wheels from the cycle and spray the spokes (Don't know what it is called) but the bars that goes from the wheel to the centre, and sprayed them with some Glow In The Dark spray like 1/2/3 covers, then dried and but the norilights on the wheels, would that look cooler or bader than if i just had the NORILIGHTS on? Thankful for replies guys!
98lepon I don't recommend painting your spokes. Plus the spokes are too narrow and thin, the will not create a glowing effect. Plus, the Nori Lights Stripes are activated by our unique pods. The kit includes 4 pods that mount to the fork and aim inward toward the rim, at the stripes. Without getting charged from the pods, the spokes would not emit any light. Save yourself from the hassle. Or at least install your Nori Lights first, then decide if you feel anything more is needed. I am confident you will be completely satisfied with just the Nori Lights. They kick ass.
You can order it at NoriLights com / products . html But, it's not paint, It's a very special material that glows extremely bright when activated with our Nori Light LED pods. We designed the lights and the glow stripes to specifically work together. The results are unlike any other phosphorescent product.
Yes they can be removed. And when the lithium battery runs out, the battery can be replaced. We sell the batteries for a very low price on our website. The Nori Lights in this video are version 1. The version 2 Nori Lights are a little different and feature several improvements. For more information on the version 2, check out the Nori Lights TH-cam channel. www.TH-cam.com/NoriLights Thanks for watching!
shamankra Thank you. You can place your order on our website at NoriLights.com. We are currently offering a promotional deal the Nori Lights, and we ship world wide.
Hey man, great job I tip my hat to you. I was reading some of the comments you get and great replies to some really stupid or maybe I should say ill informed people. What's happened to people of planet earth? I like what you have come up with and a product I'm going to look into for my family. "Cheers mate" I'm out see ya!!!
Chris, I can't tell you how much that means to me. Sorry for the delayed response. But I must say that I share your disappointment with the negativity and narrow mindedness that some people choose to flaunt. The vast majority of comments are incredibly positive, but I've noticed a hesitance in me with posting more videos all because of a handful of trolls. I am trying to focus on the positive comments, listen to the constructive, and let go of the negativity. I have so many more ideas that I want to share, and I'd like to post casually, but it's amazing how destructive negativity can be to creative flow. Thank you for being kind enough to take the time to express some support. Contact me through our website, and I'll take care of you. I'd be honored if you family was sporting the Nori Lights. Thanks again. - Chris www.NoriLights.com
So it runs off of 3V? Dynohubs are becoming ever more popular. I run one for my head and tail light. They put out 6V or more. I won't buy any bike light unless I can wire it into my 6V AC dynohub. But I do like the concept of this rim light. I don't like the idea of sticking some decal onto my rims. I would buy custom-coated 26" rims and lace them up myself if such a rim was available.
That sounds cool. I'd love to see a video of it when its done. The project was just launched on kickstarter today! You can go to kickstarter (dott) com and type in Nori Lights into the search box. Help spread the word! I need to reach my goal of getting 100 pre-orders by halloween, otherwise all pre-orders are canceled and no money is charged. I appreciate your faith in me getting this far. I believe we can do it! Please share this link/video. Thank you so much for your support!
It's the best project yet ! And it's easy to do ... btw why didn't you painted the spokes ? and put another BlackLightLED near the hub ? Oh and I think for power you can connected to a wheel lamp ... nice video and project ... keep going !
+Josh McHale Thanks Josh, right now we are having our year end Crazy Sale. Get your Nori Lights at a discounted cost at www.NoriLights.com - Sale ends on New Years.
Probably not. The Nori Lights stripes and UV pods were designed to work together. Plus, glow paint is not a good material to use for this application. The glow pigments in the paint are brightest when the granules are large. However, large granules results in a coarse texture that is prone to collecting dirt and grime, which prevents it from glowing. Also due to the rough surface of a large pigment paint, it is very easy for it to flake off over time. A smaller granule paint will apply smoother, but not glow very bright. To make matters worse, even a large pigment blue glow paint will not glow very bright. This is due to the nature of how the human eye perceives color as well as the limitations of the technology and chemistry. Sorry to break the news to you. But I can assure you, if you get the standard Nori Lights kit, you wont be disappointed. It's awesome.
But to answer your question, we provide an installation guide that also includes a link to our installation video. I've just updated it and now the video install guide is broken up into about 5 segments, each segment is a couple minutes long. The Nori Lights are easy to install. I just tell people to take their time and do it right. An extra 15 minutes spent setting it up right will ensure they will enjoy their Nori Lights for many years. Let me know if you have any questions.
Hi Robert, sorry for the delay in my reply. Our standard kit installs on motorcycles just fine. We've actually had a fair amount of customers that have done exactly that and they are all please with the results. Check us out at NoriLights.com, and let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks for your comment/question!
Carlos maldonado Thank you very much Carlos. At the moment, all orders are made through our website, www.NoriLights.com. And if you have any other questions, send me an email at info@PowerAndDesigns. Thanks again for your interest. We can't wait for you to see them in person!
Oh man, if your late to the party, then I'm super late. Sorry for the delay in my reply. They work on just about any bicycle rim. You just need to make sure you have at least 6mm of side rim surface that is not used for braking. If you have disc brakes or deep V rims, your set. Most other rim styles will work too. A lot of rims have a beveled edge that works well too.
This and one other solution to lighting wheels are the only real innovative ways I've seen this achieved, everything else is just battery packs and lights.
Simple, elegant, well done!
Take my money please.
This is friggin brilliant, just ordered my first set, WELL DONE! You Sir are a friggin genius. One of the best innovations I've seen in a while.
+Aaron Lawson Thank you Aaron! We can't wait for you to see them for yourself. The videos and photos look cool, but wait until you see them in person! Thanks again for your purchase and your comment. I can't wait to hear your feedback. :)
+Aaron Lawson Hi Aaron, just wanting to see how you're enjoying your Nori Lights. Let me know if you have any questions. And please post a video on youtube or photo on facebook if you can. Thanks!
Yay! That's the idea. Thanks for your help in spreading the word. I appreciate it sooo much!
This would look kick-ass on a Strida. Plus you'd have extra glow stripes left over to do whatever you want with! You'll see why that's something to be excited about. The materials we use are amazing. When you get your set, please send us pictures of your bike all lit up!
Just bought 3 sets!!!!! Christmas is coming!!!! Thanks for your time and great thoughts in your invention!
Sue
Ames, Iowa
hi how r u? hope all is OK,
listen.. I've been reading too, you're the only one I see who knows about prices. straight up and down how much does cost period? I'm sure from what I seen in the video there's various prices. I live in an urban area this will come in handy. but like everybody else, cost can be the deal breaker.
check out NoriLights.com for current pricing
Email me from our website and I'll see if I can hook you up.
The bike in the video is a beach cruiser. The brake is inside the hub. For bikes with rim brakes, the majority of rims have at least 1/4 inch - 1/2 inch of side surface that is not contacted by the brake pad. Sometimes all it takes is adjusting bolt holding the brake pad to sit a little higher or lower. Additionally, many bike rims feature a beveled edge that connects the side wall of the rim to where the spokes connect. This beveled edge is a great location to mount the Nori Glow Stripes.
I love the concept, and something like this could be great as a dynamo-powered system...
My only concerns are finding a place to mount the strip that doesn't interfere with pad brakes, and how dark does it have to be for this system to be clearly visible?
+Tetsujin I was thinking the same thing, my break pads would rub it off. The new breaks they have now days will work. Disk breaks dont rub the rims. But all 3 of my bikes have rubber break pads. i cant afford the big $$$ bikes.
+Tetsujin The stripes are extremely bright, they can be seen easily even if there is some ambient light. Also, I just installed rim brakes on my bike with no problems. I'll post a video, but basically, I just placed the stripes on the beveled edge of my rim on my rear wheel. On the front wheel I simply adjusted the brake pad to contact the rim a little higher, and then placed the stripes below it. Easy and it works perfectly.
+Jojo Gun Fang No need to buy disk brakes. Just place the stripes on the beveled edge or re-align your brake pad to contact higher or lower on your rim. Here is a video that illustrates it, and I'll post a video showing my bike with rim brakes and how I installed the stripes. Feel free to email me a photo of your wheels/brakes, and I can give you some suggestions.
th-cam.com/video/iIQqBq3t8J8/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=NoriLights
email: info@NoriLights.com
I use Norilights on my bike since end of last year. It works great on the rear wheel, but I haven´t found a proper way of installing the pods on my suspension fork. The construction doesn´t allow for the pods to get fixed anywhere there, so that I can point the light to the rim. I have a couple of ideas how to solve this, but still working on it. Suspension forks are probably not very common in the USA for an urban bike, but they are in Germany/EU. Literally any urban or so called trekking bike is equipped with a suspension fork.
Hi Kai, I was going to ask you to send me a photo of your suspension forks, but I did a quick search and found an email from you. I'm so sorry if I didn't respond. I try to stay on top of all the emails I receive, but I missed yours. I apologize. Looking at the photo in your email, it appears that you have a type of rim that would allow for installing the stripes "lower" (in relation to the fork) down and allowing the stripes to align with the pods just below the suspension. To clarify, looking at the side of the rim, it looks like there is a reflective strip there, and moving away from the tire, towards the inner edge of the rim, there is a black section of the rim. Installing the stripes here would allow you to install the pods lower on your forks. If am mistaken or am not making sense, send me an email, again. I'll be able to respond and help however I can. Thanks for letting us know Kai.
Hey Kai, did you see my comment from last week? I want to make sure you are able to full utilize your Nori Lights, and I think I have a great suggestion/solution for you. Please let me know if my comment is unclear. I would be happy to elaborate. Thanks for all of your support!
Nori Lights Hi Chris! Thanks for the reminder....I really missed the other comment. I just dropped an email to your info@address. Cheers, Kai
Jayarjo, great question. Personally, I really don't like feeling resistance when I pedal. There are a number of new "friction less or resistance free dynamo's", but they are either waaay to expensive or they aren't really friction-less or resistance free.
I am looking into a new and unique approach to collecting and generating current from the wheels. Stay tuned to find out more... Thanks for watching.
Excellent idea bro. I have glow in the dark adhesives at home I never really knew what to do with until now.
Thank you so much Bo Yan Kick. You are rock man too. Unless you meant to say "U rock man", cuz if you did then i meant to reply you rock too!
Rock on rock man.
Thanks for watching and for the encouraging kind words.
I definitely need this, since I ride to and from work at night. Keep up the good work!
this is an amazing idea. well done chap. i would use this on my bike as i have had some near misses of being hit side on. cant wait to see it on the shop shelf:-)
Awesome invention! I will be ordering the V2 for my Dahon Mu P8. Thanks!
TheKingPhisher Sweet!
Can this be applied toward a motorcycle scooter wheels ?
These are awesome!! just one question, is there a problem with V brakes considering that there is an adhesive band, so would it work too??
Thanks!
great idea! no needed to light all the whell... but bit by bit, you are genious!
Thank you so much! My intentions were to illuminate the contour of the wheels, which makes the bike a recognizable icon to other drivers. There are other wheel lights out there, but the Nori Lights does not require the rider to mount batteries on the wheel. Seemed dangerous to me to have batteries zipping around like that. Instead, the batteries are stationary on the frame and charge up the Nori Light stripes wirelessly through UV light.
@flynnfilms will the tape not come off if its applied to wheel rim where the brakes contact it? In which case coudl you not just thread / wind tape between the spokes and have the LEDS whine on them there instead?
Does this work with pad brakes as well as disk brakes. I was thinking the pad brakes would rub and damage the luminous tape around the rim.
The Nori Lights stripes should not be placed any where that would cause it to interfere with the braking system. Usually, rims will have a beveled edge or the brake pad will not contact the entire side of the rim. Sometimes, though, like on my little brothers bike, his brake pad contacted the side of the rim with only a few millimeters free above and below the contact area. So I simply adjusted his brake pad to sit 3mm higher and this left 6 mm of non-braking rim surface available below the brake pad contact point.
i just got some today😳😳😳
Hey, very nice implementation. I'd been looking at Phosphorescent paint to do this to my Bike because Tron is cool, but I see you got there way ahead of me.
Is there any chance you can do more colours of strips? Like blue, or red. Partly because Tron, and partly because, strictly, we're not allowed to show green or blue light on a vehicle in the UK.
Bracken Dawson The Nori Lights are legal in the UK. The Light Stripes aren't considered light "sources", instead they fall into the same category as reflective material, even though they are not reflective and they do emit a lot of light. But since they use UV light from the pods to charge, and then emit light over time, they are not considered "sources of light". I am working on a blue stripe material, but the costs are insanely high, so it will take some time. But our original green Light Stripes are the brightest phosphorescent material that I have seen ever. And trust me, I've compared everything.
I love it. Your idea is the greatest ever for bicicles!
Jose Manuel Belloso Talavera Thank you!
how do you deal with the brakes creating friction on the tape? wouldn't that make the tape come off?
Jonas Vallyr Bummer for MTB owners! I would buy if it could endure the elements!!!
Have you considered a coating that could be applied during manufacturing of the bike? There's some intellectual property worth $$$.
Mike Powell The person you were replying to is not affiliated with the Nori Lights. That person clearly does not know what they talking about. My name is Chris, and I'm the owner of Nori Lights. As I said in response to another comment below... " All you gotta do is prep your rims (clean them) and then after you install the stripes, keep them dry for the first 24 hours to allow the adhesive to cure. After that your Nori Lights Stripes will outlast the life of your bike. Dirt, snow, take your bike in the pool - no problem. The stripes will endure the most extreme weather conditions. And 6 years from now, they will glow just as bright as the day you installed them. (sorry for the delayed response.) Contact me through our website if you have any other questions, I'd be happy to help. www.NoriLights.com"
And also...
"The Nori Lights stripes should not be placed any where that would cause it to interfere with the braking system. Usually, rims will have a beveled edge or the brake pad will not contact the entire side of the rim. Sometimes, though, like on my little brothers bike, his brake pad contacted the side of the rim with only a few millimeters free above and below the contact area. So I simply adjusted his brake pad to sit 3mm higher and this left 6 mm of non-braking rim surface available below the brake pad contact point. "
I'll post a video demonstrating the durability of the stripes and the adhesive.
In the meantime, let me know if you have any questions. Thanks for watching.
The Nori Lights stripes should not be placed any where that would cause it to interfere with the braking system. Usually, rims will have a beveled edge or the brake pad will not contact the entire side of the rim. Sometimes, though, like on my little brothers bike, his brake pad contacted the side of the rim with only a few millimeters free above and below the contact area. So I simply adjusted his brake pad to sit 3mm higher and this left 6 mm of non-braking rim surface available below the brake pad contact point.
Can't wait to be able to buy a set of these!
I have neon green lights on my frame only run on batterys not only be cool be safe same time I love how u did on ur bike
Thank you!
This product looks great. I'll have to see about getting it for christmas :D
In the meantime a cheap alternative is Reflectaclip 3M scotchlite spoke reflectors.
so if those go on the rims, then wouldnt the LED lighting replace our brakes???
Chris, how will the rim tape hold up in snow, sleet, rain, and temperatures down to 5 degrees Fahrenheit? Also, is there an option to paint the rims and wheels instead of using the tape? Icecyclist. You can google me.
Sandbag1300 I thought I responded to your comment, but now i dont see it. Forgive me if this is duplicated somewhere. Paint doesn't last as long and it ends up looking crusty due to the properties of phosphorescent elements. But the Nori Lights Stripes are rated to perform consistently in temperatures ranging from -20 degrees (F) and up to 200 degrees (F) and the adhesive is tested to endure the same. Just keep the stripes dry for the first 24 hours after installing, then after than, they are ready for abuse! haha. Let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks for watching. www.NoriLights.com
Thanks for the info J Whit. I looked it up, and the "new glow paint" the firemen are testing isn't really all that new. Even though I'm sure it's effective and more helpful than not using any glow material, the chemical makeup of the Nori glow material is superior to the glow technology the fire departments are testing.... but this is a brilliant application of it and now I may need to look into contacting the local fire departments as well. Thanks for sharing!
THATS CHEEP LOOKS GREAT GOOD JOB NOW I NEED A GOOD BIKE.
Awesome idea bro, I can't wait to order a set for my bike!
how about dirt , rain water clogged and snow covered roads would it affect on the rim paint ?
It's not a paint, it's a 6mm wide stripe with a strong adhesive on the back. Think of it like a wide pinstriping. All you gotta do is prep your rims (clean them) and then after you install the stripes, keep them dry for the first 24 hours to allow the adhesive to cure. After that your Nori Lights Stripes will outlast the life of your bike. Dirt, snow, take your bike in the pool - no problem. The stripes will endure the most extreme weather conditions. And 6 years from now, they will glow just as bright as the day you installed them. (sorry for the delayed response.) Contact me through our website if you have any other questions, I'd be happy to help. www.NoriLights.com
I finally got these videos uploaded. Here's a video that shows how well the pods hold up against water, rain, etc... th-cam.com/video/HMfS8CGIwTA/w-d-xo.html
And this video shows how water does not affect the stripes th-cam.com/video/wslop1A5Rds/w-d-xo.html
just saw this video while looking for bike lights. way cool, Chris.
Gregory Conway Thank you so much! Checkout our Facebook page for more info. facebook.com/NoriLights
I just published/submitted the project to kickstarter earlier this evening. It said the project should be processed within 24-48 hours. Check back for an update, and I will post a link to the kickstarter project page as soon as it is up. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR INTEREST and comments! You Rock!
How would this work if my brakes system presses the brake pads against the rim where the adhesive band goes. wouldn't it just rip it off or wear off the color?
Can these be put onto a motorcycle rim? If so would there be a way to wire it into the 12 volt battery circuit with a switch?
Hey I have a question (might buy depending on the answer) does the sun cause this stuff to phosphores for a long time? I don't want the bike to be light up like a christmas tree when it's locked up sitting alone since bikes get stolen so quickly in my city.
Geez sorry for the delay in my response. I just saw your comment now. The Nori Lights stripes really need the activating pods to be on and the wheels to be in motion to activate the whole wheel. If your bike is locked up during the day, by the time the sunsets, the brightness of the stripes will not be all that intense. It really depends on the ambient light in the area. If your bike is locked up under a street light, without activating the stripes with the activating pods, the Nori Lights stripes will not appear very bright just from the sunlight. But the second you turn on your pods, they will be beaming! It sounds like a perfect match for your needs. Again sorry for the delay. Let me know if you have any other questions. info@NoriLights.com Thanks!
Right now it's just available in aqua green, because that is the brightest color possible, and the first intentions are to make the rider visible. White, and especially blue would not be as bright or as reactive to the Nori Lights. Each of the elements chosen to make up the Nori Lights are selected specifically for how well they work together. Changing the color would mean sacrificing the "wow" factor when you see these in person. Honestly, the video doesn't do it justice. Good question tho. =]
You just described the c-ring system we offer as a solution to those that have brake pads that contact the entire side rim surface. Personally, I prefer our standard system, and the majority of bikes with rim brakes can still use our standard system perfectly. I'll post a video soon. Thanks for watching!
its really cool the only thing is how would u just the brakes
Thank you. Here this 2 minute video shows how to adjust the brakes if necessary.
th-cam.com/video/iIQqBq3t8J8/w-d-xo.html
I hope to retrofit this onto my Sport Bike (hard wire it to the running light). Once you receive your link, please post it I am interested as well. If this comes to fruition I hope to send you a video of what it looks like. We believe you can do it, keep up the hard work brother!
instead of tape that can compromise the brakes and will eventually wear off, i would have gone with a flexible plastic ribbon threaded through the outer edge of the spokes that could be charged with just one set of leds on one side.
You need to get this on Kickstarter!
We were on Kickstarter in October 2012. Thanks for the tip though. Your name is hilarious. =)
Well right on!!
I wish you well in your endeavors!
Lol Thanks, you should check out the site ;o)
We are getting ready to expand and start our own vids and podcasts. politicalpiehole.com
Thanks, I will check it out!
um, no. I'm not sure what you're asking. Thanks for watching tho!
Wow nice video which I saw after 8 years.. what is the power(watt) of uv led ? Hope you respond 🙂
It will work with almost any bike. If your rim brake pads contact the entire side-facing surface of your rims, I have created an adapter that assembles easily between the spokes and almost acts like a rim extension. They are called Nori Lights C-rings. Contact me if you are interested. Thanks for watching!
Wondering if this product would work on a motorbike wheel ?
Are these water proof I don't wanna be biking through a pudding and having them short out on me.
th-cam.com/video/HMfS8CGIwTA/w-d-xo.html
Chris, I am a business man myself, in fact, I would consider investing in this product if it were a little better and more universal, however, I DO have some advice because I REALLY want you to succeed. I hope you listen to me because I believe this advice I am about to give you will improve your company ALOT.
#1 - Make your videos / annotations click-able... right now, they are not.
# 2 - Make a second video explaining how it can withstand the weather and answer many other questions *everyone* is asking over and over.
# 3 - Make this product have a reflector sticker as well so they can place this over their reflector. I noticed the rims show no sign of motion and at first it doesn't look like your really moving, however, having a moving reflector inside of a solid glowing ring... now THAT is truly eye catching. Lets face it, reflectors don't work AT ALL.
#4 - *Dun dun dun DUN* Make the ring bigger so it is designed to attack to the actual tire of the wheel and have the light shining on the tire since the bars not only go past the rims, but the tires as well. Now *ANYONE* regardless of what type of bike they have, can use this product. By putting them on the rim (even though it's metal and not rubber) you will ensure people can use breaks with them, you can send them to bike companies and ask if they will sell your product. One common thing people do is give their product to a company for free, and only ask for a % *IF* they sell a unit, this way the bike shop will feel they have nothing to loose.
#5 - Consider having an alternating red/white pattern, maybe 1/4th red, 1/4th white, 1/4th red, 1/4th white, or maybe even solid red and solid white where people can decide what they want to do. Having the red in back and white in front seems to catch people's attention, if that looks tacky, at least having red and white will look more "safe" in addition to having perfectly sized ones for the reflectors... I think you'll go far.
Like I said, I am a business man myself and have studied marketing for quite a few years and I know how to boost product sales and all that other mumbo jumbo so I *reeeally* hope you take my advice because in my heart of hearts I believe this is a true winner.
Here's a video that shows how well the pods hold up against water, rain, etc... th-cam.com/video/HMfS8CGIwTA/w-d-xo.html
And this video shows how water does not affect the stripes th-cam.com/video/wslop1A5Rds/w-d-xo.html
Hello, on your website, if we buy 2 x 1/4 inch wide nori glow stripes double up, do we have the lights on both wheels on both sides? I don't get the difference between the two things we can buy because english isn't my first language. Thank you very much?
What is the difference with "game changer" also please? Thank you.
the 2x version is exactly the same as the other version, except that it includes second set of stripes. If you have the available rim space, the second set is mounted along side of the first set to create 1/2 inch (12mm) of illuminating surface around your wheels. Both kits provide enough materials for both sides of both wheels. Sorry for the delay in responding to your question, Contact me through our website if you have any other questions. Thanks for watching!
Thank you!
I think I will get these soon, I just wonder, before i put this norilights and stuff on, I remove the wheels from the cycle and spray the spokes (Don't know what it is called) but the bars that goes from the wheel to the centre, and sprayed them with some Glow In The Dark spray like 1/2/3 covers, then dried and but the norilights on the wheels, would that look cooler or bader than if i just had the NORILIGHTS on? Thankful for replies guys!
98lepon I don't recommend painting your spokes. Plus the spokes are too narrow and thin, the will not create a glowing effect. Plus, the Nori Lights Stripes are activated by our unique pods. The kit includes 4 pods that mount to the fork and aim inward toward the rim, at the stripes. Without getting charged from the pods, the spokes would not emit any light. Save yourself from the hassle. Or at least install your Nori Lights first, then decide if you feel anything more is needed. I am confident you will be completely satisfied with just the Nori Lights. They kick ass.
Hey man its great can I make the same thing on mountain bike?And how can I do it?
Cool, man. What a great idea! I know as soon as I'm on the road with them, ppl will follow :-)
Great work! Great Idea! May you have Many more!
Have you put it up on kickstarter yet? I havent been able to find it.
is there a version that powwer the lights with the wheel motion?
where did you buy the Nori lights
At www.NoriLights.com
This system found in the rin motorcycle?
You can order it at NoriLights com / products . html
But, it's not paint, It's a very special material that glows extremely bright when activated with our Nori Light LED pods. We designed the lights and the glow stripes to specifically work together. The results are unlike any other phosphorescent product.
Can I use it on my motorcycle?
+Lao G Yes. We've had several customers install their Nori Lights on their motorcycles and they are very happy with the results.
Nori Lights Awesome! Thanks for your reply, really appreciate it. Do you ship to Malaysia?
+Lao G Yes, we ship all over the world. =)
www.NoriLights.com
Can you take them off? What happens when the lithium battery runs out?
Yes they can be removed. And when the lithium battery runs out, the battery can be replaced. We sell the batteries for a very low price on our website. The Nori Lights in this video are version 1. The version 2 Nori Lights are a little different and feature several improvements. For more information on the version 2, check out the Nori Lights TH-cam channel. www.TH-cam.com/NoriLights
Thanks for watching!
How close are you to your goals? Id personally love to have a set!
woww Cool i am from mexico can i buy this sistem? what about the price? thank you
shamankra Thank you. You can place your order on our website at NoriLights.com. We are currently offering a promotional deal the Nori Lights, and we ship world wide.
does this work on spokes and other parts of the bike?
Do you ship to the UK?
Tim Lewis Hi Tim, yes we ship all over the world. Thanks for asking. Check out our website at NoriLights.com
How to buy this radium online please give me buying link
Hey man, great job I tip my hat to you. I was reading some of the comments you get and great replies to some really stupid or maybe I should say ill informed people. What's happened to people of planet earth? I like what you have come up with and a product I'm going to look into for my family. "Cheers mate" I'm out see ya!!!
Chris, I can't tell you how much that means to me. Sorry for the delayed response. But I must say that I share your disappointment with the negativity and narrow mindedness that some people choose to flaunt. The vast majority of comments are incredibly positive, but I've noticed a hesitance in me with posting more videos all because of a handful of trolls. I am trying to focus on the positive comments, listen to the constructive, and let go of the negativity. I have so many more ideas that I want to share, and I'd like to post casually, but it's amazing how destructive negativity can be to creative flow. Thank you for being kind enough to take the time to express some support. Contact me through our website, and I'll take care of you. I'd be honored if you family was sporting the Nori Lights. Thanks again. - Chris
www.NoriLights.com
So it runs off of 3V? Dynohubs are becoming ever more popular. I run one for my head and tail light. They put out 6V or more. I won't buy any bike light unless I can wire it into my 6V AC dynohub. But I do like the concept of this rim light. I don't like the idea of sticking some decal onto my rims. I would buy custom-coated 26" rims and lace them up myself if such a rim was available.
That sounds cool. I'd love to see a video of it when its done. The project was just launched on kickstarter today!
You can go to kickstarter (dott) com and type in Nori Lights into the search box. Help spread the word! I need to reach my goal of getting 100 pre-orders by halloween, otherwise all pre-orders are canceled and no money is charged. I appreciate your faith in me getting this far. I believe we can do it! Please share this link/video. Thank you so much for your support!
I will be glad to share this vidio on a social website .
Thanks again J Whit. And I do have many more ideas. Many. They are coming soon. =)
It's the best project yet ! And it's easy to do ... btw why didn't you painted the spokes ? and put another BlackLightLED near the hub ?
Oh and I think for power you can connected to a wheel lamp ...
nice video and project ... keep going !
there are white wall tires that are glow in the dark from the paint used
Hold up.. you covered the braking area of the rim?
Haha. I have to admit, I kinda agree. Was not my intentions tho. Thanks for watching!
TROOOOON! WHEELS u should put a set on wheels those will get sold like hot cakes bro
Will u ship to India?
Yes we ship to India.
this very cool I been useing led lights on my mountain bike as well be safe I may well look into it lights to
+Josh McHale Thanks Josh, right now we are having our year end Crazy Sale. Get your Nori Lights at a discounted cost at www.NoriLights.com - Sale ends on New Years.
Hi where cn i buy this from ccause i was looking for this but i dont know where to buy it from
Would it work with blue glow in the dark paint?
Probably not. The Nori Lights stripes and UV pods were designed to work together. Plus, glow paint is not a good material to use for this application. The glow pigments in the paint are brightest when the granules are large. However, large granules results in a coarse texture that is prone to collecting dirt and grime, which prevents it from glowing. Also due to the rough surface of a large pigment paint, it is very easy for it to flake off over time. A smaller granule paint will apply smoother, but not glow very bright. To make matters worse, even a large pigment blue glow paint will not glow very bright. This is due to the nature of how the human eye perceives color as well as the limitations of the technology and chemistry. Sorry to break the news to you. But I can assure you, if you get the standard Nori Lights kit, you wont be disappointed. It's awesome.
could this be used on a car?
Very cool good luck on your venture.
***** Thank you!
But to answer your question, we provide an installation guide that also includes a link to our installation video. I've just updated it and now the video install guide is broken up into about 5 segments, each segment is a couple minutes long. The Nori Lights are easy to install. I just tell people to take their time and do it right. An extra 15 minutes spent setting it up right will ensure they will enjoy their Nori Lights for many years. Let me know if you have any questions.
I am sure you have answered this before, but is there a motorcycle version of the Nori Lights System?
Hi Robert, sorry for the delay in my reply. Our standard kit installs on motorcycles just fine. We've actually had a fair amount of customers that have done exactly that and they are all please with the results. Check us out at NoriLights.com, and let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks for your comment/question!
I want to buy this. How can I get a hold of this system for my bike. Please help.
Carlos maldonado Thank you very much Carlos. At the moment, all orders are made through our website, www.NoriLights.com.
And if you have any other questions, send me an email at info@PowerAndDesigns. Thanks again for your interest. We can't wait for you to see them in person!
Very nice. Are they still available?
Yes, they are available for purchase at NoriLights.com
This is kind of naming it and may i buy some to?
Could this be used on motorcycles?
hi flynnfilms , my store thebeijingshop. com have sell this glow bike wheel , but would you mind tell me when can i buy this LED as simple ? thanks
possible for motorcycle ?
Yes it works on motorcycles as well.
Oh man i feel like im late to the party! Do these lights work on any bicycle rim?
Oh man, if your late to the party, then I'm super late. Sorry for the delay in my reply. They work on just about any bicycle rim. You just need to make sure you have at least 6mm of side rim surface that is not used for braking. If you have disc brakes or deep V rims, your set. Most other rim styles will work too. A lot of rims have a beveled edge that works well too.
I WANT ONE DO YOU AHVE THEM IN COLORS
+Maria Pizano Yes, Electric Green and Aqua Blue. Electric Green is the brightest. About 10x brighter than the blue. That's what I recommend.
Muito criativo e bom para a segurança dos ciclistas noturnos
can i install on my sport motorcycle??
tks
Could I put this on my sport bike ?
Yes
These interest me for my recumbent Trike.
do u have it on white or blue like tron
Love the name... Your TRON lights Mr. Flyn
Thank you! Hey, my brothers name is Austin. Thanks for watching!
Hey how much for a set? I'm wanting to install it on my motorcycle
I'm so interested in ur lights I totally support you bro
Thank you very much. Seriously. That means a lot!