Light through light - that's how the new "Solar Power Light" from Taiwanese manufacturer Owleye works.
If you place the computer mouse-sized position light in the sun or under an office lamp, a solar cell converts the light energy into electrical energy and charges the lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 610 milliampere hours. A full charge lasts for a good six hours of continuous light, twice as long in flashing mode. Including the holder, the 98 gram waterproof "sun" light can also be mounted on the handlebars, but it is not road-legal.
PLUSworks without batteries
MINUSPosition light only; bracket not suitable for oversize handlebars
Price: 27,95 Euro
ColoursWhite, orange, green, silver
Reference/InfoMayersport, telephone 07158/672-10, www.owleye.com.tw
Photo: Matthias Borchers
