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Planet Bike BRT Strap

$16.00

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Item # 769617

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This multiple-use LED safety strap can be used as a leg or arm band, or as a collar for your dog.

Waterproof design is visible up to 2,000 feet
Flashing and steady mode
200 hour run time in flashing mode
Strap is adjustable and closes with side-release buckle

Imported.

Item 769617

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Planet Bike BRT Strap Customer Reviews

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Planet Bike BRT Strap

3.3

(based on 6 reviews)

67%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Great visibility (3)

Cons

Best Uses

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid cyclist (3), Casual/ recreational (3)

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Reviewed by 6 customers

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Jul

2010

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Makes a great belt!

By hikerbiker

from Utah

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Great visibility

Cons

Best Uses

Night commute

Comments about Planet Bike BRT Strap:

I added a piece of elastic to the band to make this an adjustable waistband. I use it to cinch in my rain/cold weather jackets for early morning (dark) winter commutes. It puts something flashy and reflective up higher-closer to sleepy drivers eye level than my rear taillight, and also blocks drafts effectively.

Apr

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

strap slips

By Rich Wilson

from Rocklin, CA

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Bright
Great visibility

Cons

Slips

Best Uses

Comments about Planet Bike BRT Strap:

I bought this for running, and as someone else has noted, it doesn't stay in place on my upper arm. I have small arms, but it does fit. But the elastic doesn't stay in place in the adjustable connector, and it keeps sliding down my arm. Perhaps for cycling, or as a dog collar, it would be fine. I've had to just take it off and carry it. I may try to find some other use for it, but am strongly considering returning it.

May

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Good running light

By DesertDragon06

from Southern California

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Flashing gets attention
Great visibility

Cons

Weak beam

Best Uses

Cycling
Running

Comments about Planet Bike BRT Strap:

Used for running and cycling at night. Flashing mode gets attention but beam is too low for use in dusk or overcast. Comfortable fit on the arm. But if worn on the arm will only "cover" one side. I suppose I should buy another for the other arm or wear it on the "traffic" side.

Dec

2009

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

safer walking/running at dusk

By Athena,runner,night dog walker

from Carrboro, NC

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Durable
Good fit
Works as promised

Cons

Slips-getting larger

Best Uses

Walkingrunning at dusk

Comments about Planet Bike BRT Strap:

I have a small arm...so the tightest adjustment works for me. unsure how it would work in biking, but it helps a lot with dusk and dark
running or walking....the cars notice I'm there
and the last minute swerves to miss me are appreciated, I suspect, by the drivers as well as myself. This is a big improvement over wearing a white shirt to be seen...it is clear the drivers are aware of me much sooner with this device.
A very worthwhile safety investment by me!

Nov

2009

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Strap slips

By DouglasM

from Palo Alto, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Cons

Adjustment problems

Best Uses

Comments about Planet Bike BRT Strap:

The elastic strap slowly slips through the clip and needs to be re-tightened every 10-15 minutes during normal walking. During vigorous arm movements, it needs tightening so frequently as to be unusable. I am trying modification but don't have one yet that I like.

Sep

2009

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Two-in-one extra visibility

By Jon N.

from Boston, MA

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Works as promised

Cons

Poor fit
Turns on accidentally

Best Uses

Street riding

Comments about Planet Bike BRT Strap:

This clever little device has a red LED-driven light rope behind a reflective strip. When headlights shine on the band the reflective part does its job, but the LEDs provide some visibility even unilluminated. I use a pair as arm bands so I can make visible hand signals at night; unfortunately they're a bit large for this purpose, so I have to wear them at my elbow instead of around the wrist.

Battery is a standard CR-2032 watch battery and pretty easy to replace, although you do need a small screwdriver. The flash/steady/off switch is a simple pushbutton and easy to accidentally turn on in your bag.