D to the L to the G-L-O
Author: Jason Crane
Date: 16 April, 2008
Category: GlowMotion 08, Road Stories, Xtracycles / Cargo Bikes
My new Down Low Glow bike lighting system arrived this afternoon, and I took my first cruise tonight with the stylin’ Packet Boat (Xtracycle). I’ll have some pictures in the morning.
My driveway is about five feet long, and I had not reached the end of it before two cyclists stopped me. The guy in the lead said, “Man, I thought I had some lights, but this is the ultimate!” We chatted for a few minutes about Xtracycles and DLGs.
Then it was off on the inaugural GlowMotion 08. Here’s a sampling of the feedback from people on front porches, sidewalks, park benches, bar decks, and on the street in general:
- “Look at this motherfucker!”
- “Dude, is that a moped?” (Me — “It’s a bicycle!”) “It’s a bicycle! Ha ha! Cool!”
- “Nice glow!” (I swear that wasn’t scripted. She actually yelled “Nice glow!”)
- “Nice bike!”
- “Phat bike, man!”
- “That’s gotta be a fun ride!”
- “Cool pimped-out bike!”
I thought the Xtracycle was a conversation starter. Add the Down Low Glow and you’ve got yourself the ultimate bike advocacy tool. Who wouldn’t want to ride a bike that looks that cool? And I’m a geek. Imagine what it would look like with a rider as cool as the bike. Dangerous, even!
Get yours today! You’ll be glad you did.
(Derek, if you read this — my wife said today, “I think I’m changing my mind about getting an Xtracycle.” Bwah-hah-hah-hah-hah! My evil plan is working!)



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