CYCL WingLights Mag - Bicycle Turning Signals/Indicators/Blinkers

The product is a good product - in that it does what it says it will do. Hit the switch - it blinks. Hit it again - it stops blinking. The problem is the magnetic coupling. If you hit the light unintentionally while riding - the light falls off. How do I know this? Because when I was riding - the right side WingLight came off....about 3 miles from my home. Imagine that wonderful feeling, riding 1 mile per hour scanning the side of the road, looking for a light that cost this much money. There should be a locking mechanism that prevents the lights from coming off (twist lock?) but there isn't.My advice if you buy these - take a dab of epoxy, and glue your lights to their magnetic coupling. Otherwise- you'll lose one side and feel sick like I did today.

I purchased the removeable lights (and paid more for them than the non-removeable) thinking there'd be some vague benefit to being able to take them off. It was a mistake. If the ends are even nudged, the light pops off and falls to the road. To be clear, it doesn't take a collision, a sideswipe, tip-over, etc. to dislodge the light -- merely bumping it with your wrist while reaching for a water bottle or something can result in a lost light. Although I've yet to lose one, I have had to retrieve a light a couple of times from the shoulder of the road. Worse than that, I no longer have confidence in their mounting so when they are on the bike, I feel the need to keep checking that they are there.There is a simple fix that the company could do that would dramatically increase the "sticktoitiveness." Right now, there is a small groove in the handlebar plug receiving end that matches up with a small pin on the base of the light. This pin and groove are designed to keep the light correctly oriented. If the groove, however, were cut in an "L" shaped pattern, the light would essentially lock in. Since such machine work is beyond my resources, I will probably just install a tiny set screw in the receptical and lock the light s down semipermanantly.Now, the good part. These seem to be quite well made and function well for their purpose. They are not cheaply constructed, and I expect --assuming I don't lose them -- that they will last a long time. They are easy to install, and very easy to use. Since most bicycles don't sport turn signals, these get drivers' attention.A simple change in the pin & groove would change my 3 star rating to a 5 star.

These are a nice solution to an old problem. Sleek, clean, compact design that is visible from front, back, and sides. I dig the magnetic removable design. And, they're easy to operate.Reason for 3 stars then?The problem comes when it's time to install them. The little knurled nut they provide is made of an inferior material (aluminum??) and is not tapped to good tolerances. I had two of these nuts strip out of four, so now one of my bikes has signals and the other does not. Yes, I followed the instructions on 'pre-tightening' before inserting into the handlebar, and that's when it stripped. Could not compress the rubber enough to get it to stick in the handlebars (yes, within size range).My recommendation to the mfr is to check those nuts, because they strip easily and are just slightly off from the dimension they should be for the screw they are on. I will be sourcing some specialty nuts through the internet - made of steel.

Recently we bought two VELEC electric assisted Bicycles, and have outfitting them with necessary accessories. The two sets of WingLights are mounted into the end-caps of the handlebars. The NEW version 2 Winglight has a better/stronger attachment mechanism making it almost impossible to knock off. However as an added precaution we wrapped Black electrical tape or Gaffers Tape to prevent any possible detachment by bumping into something. The tape is removeable to change the 2032 Lithium batteries. When you tap the end of the Light, it will blink Signaling those in front, behind, and at the side, signaling your intention to turn, it blinks for 45 seconds and auto-turns off.

SUPER bright and blink 360. They fit on my Bontrager satellite elite grips. A little bit of elbow grease, a couple of twists and those puppies aren't going anywhere. Really great quality materials. Well designed, doesn't take a lot of force to activate the lights - easily use my finger but not accidentally activate. I'm comfortable cycling in the daytime, evening and when it's cloudy/raining because drivers will know where I'm going and don't have to guess. Much more comforting than using a hand signal and hoping drivers know what it means.

These WingLights have added so much confidence to my bike rides by clearly indicating to both motorists and pedestrians my turning direction intentions. No more do people have to guess at what my hand signals mean. Very easy to install and add an attractive appearance to my bike. The magnetic hold is quite strong, however, at times contact made to the WingLights (bumped or brushed against) has dislodged them. Perhaps a slotted twist-lock in addition to the magnetic hold would more securely keep them attached to the handlebar end and still allow them to be conveniently removed to prevent them from theft. This is a great product.

These are awesome! As we fell back an hour after daylight savings, riding after work gets dark. People aren't going to see my normal hand signals as well. I bought a front light, rear light, and wear a reflective vest at night for safety. These signals are nice and bright and I feel they complete my bike's safety features.The magnets are very strong. I really don't see how you could accidentally knock these off your bike unless you lean on the light section directly. Being able to detach these is great since I won't use them on bright days. Installation was easy and the included carabiner to take them along with you is an appreciated addition.

Brilliant gadgets, nice and bright and very simple to fit. But can easily be knocked off your handlebars if they get sideways impacted against something like a railing, door jamb for instance, this is what happened to me. so I have now attached them both with some 8lb fishing line, so that if it happens again, they will just dangle loosely off the ends of your handlebars instead of rolling down the street for instance, ! So by unscrewIng the devices body slightly and after making a loop in the fishing line, put one end of loop over the threads then screw it up again, then hang it in between the slight gap of the rubber handlebar grip and the fastening clamp, leaving the line long enough so that the device will reach the aluminium cup holder, it's still simple to remove them too. See Attached Photo. Mr D.Thorpe.

I saw this on Amazon, read the description and reviews and thought I’d give it a go though I did think they were a bit pricey, I could better understand if they were USB rechargeable but they use CR2032 batteries. They are certainly well made and robust (being made from aluminium) so are in no way fragile, are bright and easy to use as mentioned by other reviewers and easy to put and take off, I would give this 5 stars as others have but struggled to do so for one reason – they are a bit too easy to come off.The very first time I used them I didn’t make it half way home from work before I noticed (when trying to indicate to turn left) that the light was not there, the base unit was but not the indicator itself. I didn’t know when it fell off but it was gone, I’d hit a few lumps bumps and potholes riding home through London but the right one had stayed put though the left one didn’t. After I’d got home I tested the right one to see just how much force it would take to knock it off and I’m afraid it’s not that much, I bumped my hand against it and off it came, so if you find yourself in a tight squeeze somewhere or walking your bike through crowds be aware your lights can get knocked off. Thinking back I’m guessing that’s what happen to me when I was walking my bike though a crowded pavement to get to the road.I gave customer feedback on this to Wing Lights and they offered to send a free replacement, you can’t fault great customer service like that – well done them. I’ve learnt my lesson and have now taped the lights to the base unit to add greater security, I think a BC or screw fitting would be better than just a magnet to attach it to the base unit, yes it may not be as stylish but would be more secure, but nonetheless they are great lights and I do recommend them. Just be wary of what your bar ends might bump into or what might bump into them.

Indicating a right turn on my bike 🚴has always been a concern for me, particularly now I'm in my 60's. !!!!!!!! These remarkable little indicators are a dream come true. Absolute doddle to fit and use and enable me to have total control of the steering while manouvering to turn right. As I also drive a car, I can imagine how I would react on seeing my bike performing this hazardous task.ABSOLUTE GENIUS IDEA. 5 ⭐️'S. Tom Turner.

Very good idea but would be better with a twist lock fitting. The magnets sent strong enough. Lost one within fists 3 miles of first bike ride. Not suitable for slightly bumps surfaces. Expensive start to bike ride

I don't normally leave feedback but this a great product. I've been using them for a couple of months now in all weathers and I think they should be mandatory. They are easy to use and much more stable than holding your hand out to indicate whilst turning. So pleased I discovered them, I use them on my Brompton and I think they're excellent.

This is a fabulous piece of kit, it is a sturdy construction and very easy to fit onto your bike but most importantly it does make a rider more visible. This has got to be the best thing I have bought for my bike at a very reasonable price. 👍🏻

Really useful, I could see the drivers noticing the lights and allowing lane change way better than having to keep the hand off the handle for a long time.

They're easy to fit, and easy to operate even with a gloved hand.They're really very well put together with good waterproofing and attractive aluminium parts.

I have used the WingLights before and have purchased them again as they are very helpful.Still use hand signals but can also use the lights on bad weather days and at night.

They are ok, but fitting them was a real hassle and they tend to be knocked off easily, the bases can pll out of the handlebars far too easily

easy to use and fit. not too sure how visible they are, when one compares to the wireless ones that clip to the back of the bike. OK though. but a little expensive for what they are

Great idea, but it did not fits to my bicycle handle bar. It was just slightly wider than my handle bar made it impossible to fit.

Just getting my bike out and prepared for use for the warmer months so haven't used just yet but absolutely love the idea of these and anything that helps cyclists being more visible on our roads.

Found very easy to install on my bicycle, the lights are supper bright

Seen this on YouTube, what a great idea, I wouldn’t be without it