Maybe you remember the Hokey Spokes and the SpokePOV DIY kit. Now there’s a new bicycle LED spokes gadget out on the market – it’s called Lex.

After you construct your message, all you need to do for transfer of the text to the Lex device is click a button in the application. The text is then sent via USB from your computer to the Lex device. As the bike wheel spins down the road, you are able to read the message in the blur of light created by the Lex as it spins.

Read more about the Lex LED spokes gadget over at Everything USB.

(Via SlashGear and Ubergizmo)

It’s not the first time we’ve covered spoke LED lights here at GeekAlerts, there’s been one from Blujay and another one from The Hokey Spokes Company. But the above Pac-Man version is without a doubt the coolest pattern we’ve seen so far.

It’s been created with the SpokePOV, an easy-to-make electronic kit toy containing all the parts necessary to build your own bicycle light show.

• Can be used with road, mountain or BMX wheels!
• 30 LEDs on each side (22 for BMX) x 256 radial pixels
• Runs on 2-3 AA batteries for 10 hours or more, assuming 3000mAh alkalines and 50% image coverage.
• Can run on rechargable NiMH AA’s
• Comes with high-brightness red LEDs, but can be upgraded with green, blue, amber, etc.
• Automatically shuts off after 3 minutes
• wxPython based software runs on any Linux or Windows PC with a parallel port
• Design is all through-hole parts, perfect for a first time kit builder.
• With one spoke, total persistence at 15mph. Two spokes, 10mph. Three spokes, 7mph. (Assuming a mountain bike wheel). Looks cool even if not completely persistant.
• Great for safe riding at night, provides excellent side visibility.
• Playa-tested!

A complete Triple SpokePOV Kit + Dongle + 2 Magnets costs $99.

(Geek Student via gearfuse)

Do you want to make sure the world sees the geek in you when out biking? Check out the PC Mag Bike Tech: 10 Gadgets for the Ultimate Ride article.

Seen above is the Hokey Spokes bicycle safety light that consists of transparent blades that attach to your bike’s spoke wheels. Kind of like the Bike Spoke LED Message.

(Via Gearlog)

Bike Spoke Light – LED Message & Pattern Light ($11.95) is a very cool little thing that will make you stand out from the crowd when riding your bike.

This 7″ Cool Bike Spoke LED light with 36 graphic patterns and 5 message will make you a biking attraction. It also shows the riding time in: hours, minutes, seconds and the number of riding cycles. It need to be installed on the bike’s spoke.

Features:
#14 Blue LED Lights
# Waterproof
# Fit on bike with a wheel diameter of 20″ or greater
# Display sequence: Message, Patterns, Time of Riding, Number of Rounds, Patterns.
# Patterns will change every 3 seconds

(Via bookofjoe)