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Planet Bike BRT Strap

    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

    REI Membership

    Planet Bike BRT Strap Specs
    Specification
    Description
    Best use
    Cycling
    48 grams
    Weight

    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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        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Makes a great belt!

        By hikerbiker

        from Utah

        About Me Avid Cyclist

        See all my reviews

        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.

          • Gift:
          • No

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          2.0

          strap slips

          By Rich Wilson

          from Rocklin, CA

          About Me Avid Cyclist

          See all my reviews

          Site Member

          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.

            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            Good running light

            By DesertDragon06

            from Southern California

            About Me Casual/ Recreational

            See all my reviews

            Site Member

            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.

            • Gift:
            • No

            (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

            See all my reviews

            Site Member

            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!

            • Gift:
            • No
            • Sizing:
            • Feels true to size

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            2.0

            Strap slips

            By DouglasM

            from Palo Alto, CA

            About Me Casual/ Recreational

            See all my reviews

            Site Member

            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.

                • Gift:
                • No

                (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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                Site Member

                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.

                • Gift:
                • No
                • Sizing:
                • Feels half size too big

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