Wouldn't it be great if you never had to worry about your bike light turning on in your pocket and exhausting its battery without your awareness? The designers of a new rear bike light called Blink / Steady feel your aggravation, and want to lighten your load. Designed by the head of the Gowanus Studio Space, Blink / Steady contains an accelerometer, so it only burns when the bike moves. And it's tough to steal because it slides over the seatpost and is screwed on.
Unlike some successful Kickstarter initiatives, this one does not come in rainbow, only red, and it's either blinking or steady light (200 hours on 2 AAA batteries). And it's waterproof. Yes, it's also $95, but how many bike lights and batteries have you had to replace?
You'll be able to order your own after May 27th at the Blink / Steady website. The guys behind the project say they're working on a front light to debut soon. Here's a video showing it in action:
