another frequently visited gadget site, Boing Boing Gadget, has an entry describing a neat little accessory that attaches to the wheel of any bike. at an idle state it's just a row of bright LED lights flashing is an unsorted manner. that is until the wheel begins to spin. then something magical happens. an image appears. these images manifest in various patterns of light and colors, or even a 2D or 3D image. there are two devices; one is called "Video Pro", and the other is "Monkey Light" by MonkeyLectronic (clever, huh?). it's a row LEDs that when spun within a bike wheel the can create some visually appealing effects. check out the video below.
34 second into it you'll see a flatland rider pulling off some nice moves while making good use of the Monkey Light device. this looks like a great way to get some attention from a crowd during a street performance. i doubt, however, this would be acceptable during an actual competition. i can see how something like this would be too distracting and even annoying. still, it's a nice way to add some pizzazz to your routine.
peace,
@riel
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