Mission Bicycle Co. Introduced the Lumen Bike to Light Up Your Night
Itai Buenahora — March 19, 2014 — Lifestyle
References: freshnessmag & wired
Mission Bicycle Co has introduced its night-illuminating bicycles that will enable your vision on any given late night ride.
This retro-reflective city bike is what all avid cyclists have been waiting for. The entire frame is sprayed with retro-reflective coating, with hundreds of thousands of tiny transparent spheres embedded in a top layer of powdercoat.
While the sun is out, the Lumen bike appears like any other city bike. It’s when the sun goes down that it all becomes clear. When illuminated by any light source, such as a car’s headlights, each of the thousand microscopic spheres reflect light back to the original source, thus creating an illuminating effect that will make you much more visible in the depths of the dark night.
Available as a frameset or a complete bike, it features both single-speed and internal gearing, and is the bike for any cycling enthusiast who wants a safer, more illuminating journey.
This retro-reflective city bike is what all avid cyclists have been waiting for. The entire frame is sprayed with retro-reflective coating, with hundreds of thousands of tiny transparent spheres embedded in a top layer of powdercoat.
While the sun is out, the Lumen bike appears like any other city bike. It’s when the sun goes down that it all becomes clear. When illuminated by any light source, such as a car’s headlights, each of the thousand microscopic spheres reflect light back to the original source, thus creating an illuminating effect that will make you much more visible in the depths of the dark night.
Available as a frameset or a complete bike, it features both single-speed and internal gearing, and is the bike for any cycling enthusiast who wants a safer, more illuminating journey.
Trend Themes
1. Retro-reflective Coating - The use of retro-reflective coating technology on various products for increased visibility and safety, such as clothing and accessories.
2. Night Safety Innovations - The development of innovative products and solutions that enhance visibility and safety for nighttime activities like cycling.
3. Smart Lighting - Advancements in lighting technology that provide intelligent illumination for improved visibility in low-light conditions.
Industry Implications
1. Cycling - The cycling industry can incorporate retro-reflective coatings on bikes and accessories to enhance safety and visibility during nighttime rides.
2. Safety Gear - The safety gear industry can explore the application of retro-reflective materials in their products to increase visibility for outdoor activities during low-light conditions.
3. Automotive - The automotive industry can explore integrating specialized lighting systems that enhance visibility of pedestrians and cyclists during nighttime driving.
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