FLECTR launches next evolution of bike safety

After a successful launch of their innovative spoke-mounted reflectors in 2016, FLECTR has returned with a Kickstarter campaign for their new FLECTR 360 rim-mounted reflector.

Stuck onto the arched surface of the rim it becomes part of your bike and reflects a strong beam of light in ANY direction.

Rims offer a perfect base for an adhesive wide-angle reflector as there are multiple planes for reflection. The two-piece FLECTR 360 wraps around the rim from both sides and overlaps onto the rim vertex. The advantage: gap-free reflection from all sides.

Its two-piece design provides easy installation and great flexibility regarding different rim depths. It fits any wheel diameter and number of spokes. For a flawless connection to the rim (technically spoken “convex-concave over two directions”) without wrinkling or lifting-off, FLECTR has chosen a highly formable reflective film and applied a custom adhesive that bonds properly to every rim material and shape – whether round, square or v-shaped.

FLECTR 360 will come in 4 different sizes to match whatever rim size you’re using:

For rim brake wheels:
Size 1/short – depth of rim: 20/25 mm or 0.78/1.0 inch (min./max.)

For disc brake wheels:
Size 2/short – depth of rim: 20/24 mm or 0.78/0.94 inch (min./max.)
Size 3/medium – depth of rim: 24/28 mm or 0.94/1.1 inch (min./max.
Size 4/large – depth of rim: 28/34 mm or 1.1/1.34 inch (min./max.)

Rim brake wheels without a curvature above the brake track will not work with FLECTR 360.

Features:

360 degree visibility: Multi-direction reflectivity increases your safety.

High-grade microprismatic technology: Thousands of metalized cube-corner prisms ensure highest possible reflection.

Non-static light patterns: Rotating, pulsing and moving light grabs extra attention.

Contemporary design with high style factor: No bells and whistles, no additional parts to care about.

No air drag, no weight & no dynamic imbalance: Unlike standard wheel reflectors, FLECTR 360 leaves your wheel´s performance unaffected.

High-class custom material: Unique 3D conformable film without wrinkling or lifting-off. Reliable bond & dirt-repellent surface.

FLECTR 360 is live on Kickstarter now with backing options starting at 17€ for one set. The campaign runs through December 30th and FLECTR expects to ship by February 14th. Speaking from personal experience, this is not a Kickstarter “black hole” – FLECTR definitely delivers what they promise!