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!
Ron is the chief cook and bottlewasher at Bike World News, doing everything from website design to bike reviews.
Websites:
Bike World News
Ron’s Bike Garage
Current Bike Quiver:
Bird Bikes Zero 29 29″ hardtail mountain bike
Commencal Absolut 26″ Dirt Jump/Pump Track bike
Commencal Tempo 29″ full suspension mountain bike
Felt ZA 700c race bike
Kona Kilauea vintage 26″ mountain bike
Niner RLT9 700c road/gravel bike
Specialized Stumpjumper vintage 26″ mountain bike
Day Job: Digital Marketing
Night Job: Digital Marketing, eCommerce Consultant, Web Consultant, Bike Shop Operator, Husband, Dad, Tenor