For the last 3 years I've been going on a short but sweet Christmas ride. This year I'd like to decorate the bike with lights.
I used to have some battery powered Christmas lights years ago but I gave them away awhile back. Has anyone seen battery powered lights while out doing their preseason shopping? I need to find them but don't have time to order them online can't trust shipping.

Cheers,

Target has LED Christmas string lights for about $2.00. I think that even includes the batteries.

If you had asked me on Saturday I could have shown you a set.

BTW I've got a lil' Christmas present for you here (yes, cyclists are a tad odd....)

http://biketrailershop.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=27&products_id=113

Mad Scientist time! (http://michaelbluejay.com/electricity/dc-christmas-lights.html)

Actually a little googling turned up a bunch through mail order. Besides, Xmas lights and singed fingers just don't go together.

For the last 3 years I've been going on a short but sweet Christmas ride. This year I'd like to decorate the bike with lights.
I used to have some battery powered Christmas lights years ago but I gave them away awhile back. Has anyone seen battery powered lights while out doing their preseason shopping? I need to find them but don't have time to order them online can't trust shipping.

Cheers,

Shoot yes...I have tons of them. If you can find LED-based ones use them as they take way less power. Your biggest issue is finding a location for the battery packs...I tend to put them in a seatbag and then string the bike from there or find a location to duct tape em on.. The Dollar store even has them here in Boulder.

Sweet thanks alll that will keep me from driving around to all the wrong stores! I think the LEDs sound like the deal.
I am going to avoid mail order though I found a million hits on google; I am worried I won't get them in time.

Cheers.

:23: MB1 YOU ROCK!
I just emailed the link to hubby in hoped one will end up in my stocking on Christmas morning! It really is just what I wanted!

Mad Scientist time! (http://michaelbluejay.com/electricity/dc-christmas-lights.html)

Actually a little googling turned up a bunch through mail order. Besides, Xmas lights and singed fingers just don't go together.


:idea: Nice! Though I love this kind of stuff this year I think I'll go for the store bought:D

Target has LED Christmas string lights for about $2.00. I think that even includes the batteries.

If you had asked me on Saturday I could have shown you a set.

BTW I've got a lil' Christmas present for you here (yes, cyclists are a tad odd....)

http://biketrailershop.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=27&products_id=113
Yabbut do they come in carbon fiber? :)

:idea: Nice! Though I love this kind of stuff this year I think I'll go for the store bought:DYou know there is some inveterate tinkerer out there who has got to DIY. You know his miles just won't count if he didn't build the lights himself.:rolleyes:

Striking out...
Ok so I tried Target and a couple dollar stores plus 3 discount places-no luck. I'm heading out to another Target really quick then it's back home to grade papers until I pass out.
I guess I should have thought of this like a month ago..lol.

Cheers

Striking out...
Ok so I tried Target and a couple dollar stores plus 3 discount places-no luck. I'm heading out to another Target really quick then it's back home to grade papers until I pass out.
I guess I should have thought of this like a month ago..lol.

Cheers

Do you have Michaels or other kind of "hobby" store? They sell em as does a local hardware store here in Boulder.

Found'em!
Ok I finally found them at Walmart. I hit the craft store and all they had were teeny tiny ones to light a wreath.
At Walmart I found LED lights that are battery powered. They are a funky multifaceted globe instead of a regular light but I don't mind. They have chase funtions **imagine wiggling eyebrows**

Thanks again for all the help, will post pics after the ride.
Cheers,

I found some also! We didn't start night rides until last New Year's Eve so I stole your idea. But then I got bronchitis, laryngitis and sinusitis. I've been grounded.:cryin:

I still have a little days though to ambush the neighbors with the multicolored Xmas goblin gliding through the streets.:p

I still have a little days though to ambush the neighbors with the multicolored Xmas goblin gliding through the streets.:p

oooo post a pic:D