LED Wheel Lights: Novelty Meets Visibility (Monkeylectric Review 2008 – 2025)

LED Wheel Lights: Novelty Meets Visibility (Monkeylectric Review 2008 – 2025)

I tested the Monkeylectric M132 back in 2008 on my Xtracycle cargo bike, and I’m updating this review now in 2025 with years of perspective on whether bicycle spoke lights actually serve commuters or just look cool at parties.

The short answer: They’re genuinely bright and attention-getting, but they solve a problem most commuters don’t have. If you ride slowly through neighborhoods where drivers aren’t expecting bikes...