Visibility in the dark: We get a lot of questions regarding the Frikar e-bikes visibility. We first published the article with information from the Test-bike, which is now updated for the upcoming production model.
Watch the two videos below, and read on, to learn more about Frikars visibility in the dark.
Filmed with the 2021 Frikar pre-series ebike.
Filmed with the 2019 Frikar test-pilot ebike.
How many lights do the Frikar e-bike have?
2 lights in front
2 lights in the back
Turning signals in the back, side, and front on both sides.
Together, these make for a visible and safe riding experience, no matter the hour.
The smart headlights of the Frikar production series follow strict ISO and KBA requirements and provide about 1000 lumens with LEDs made.
These are redundant lights, supplied from two power supplies, both front and rear. In case something goes wrong, there will still be light.
Besides: The body will also have reflectors (that includes “Z” marked reflectors for the German market). Reflectors will be dependent on which country it is made for. There are different regulations on reflectors across Europe.
Picture showing lights in front of the ebike (test series 2019).
The lights have been upgraded on the 2022 modified pre-series ebike, and will even be brighter on the production model.
Picture showing the lights in the back of the ebike and retro-reflectors on tire sidewalls (test series 2019).
The rear lights have also been upgraded on the 2022 modified pre-series ebike, and are no longer 3D-printed.
On the Test-Series, the lights in the back were still 3D-printed. For the production model, they are now much brighter with 1000 lumens.
The 2022 modified pre-series bike, with dual rear lights, reverse lights, and reflectors.
There is also a white light when driving in reverse, and the headlights now have integrated light sensors, so they can adjust to the ambient light where that is allowed.
NB! For the German market: Sidelights, direction indicator lights or blinkers, and reverse lights are not permitted for e-bikes.
However, the hardware is in place and compliance is only a software update away. We presume this important safety feature is legal. Anyway, this is easily fixed with a simple software update.
Please note, that you can add reflective stickers to your FRIKAR for even more visibility should you wish.
The side indicators are also retro-reflectors.
Besides, if preferable – you can buy and add even more retro-reflectors.
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