{"id":32193,"date":"2018-03-27T12:22:17","date_gmt":"2018-03-27T16:22:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/?p=32193"},"modified":"2018-03-27T12:22:17","modified_gmt":"2018-03-27T16:22:17","slug":"bkin-wearable-safety-beacon-demands-attention-and-keeps-you-safe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/bkin-wearable-safety-beacon-demands-attention-and-keeps-you-safe\/","title":{"rendered":"Bkin wearable safety beacon demands attention and keeps you safe"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_32196\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32196\" class=\"wp-image-32196 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/BKIN-Bdark1920-900-5gif.gif?resize=900%2C600\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-32196\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Which of these cyclists is going to be noticed first? The one with the Bkin &#8211; no doubt.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Riding in the early morning or early evening hours is often the only time working people have to be on their bikes during the week. Same goes for runners. The downside has always been reduced visibility, making it risky for people to be riding or running in the street.\u00a0 With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebkin.com\/\">Bkin\u2019s<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebkin.com\/\">tiny safety beacon<\/a>, there\u2019s no way you\u2019ll be missed by anyone else on the road.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPlanes and helicopters use pulsing lights to ensure that they are highly visible to other aircraft \u2013 day and night,\u201d said Delta Cycle CEO Errol Drew. \u201cThe Bkin is our answer to this. Inspired by the flashing white navigation lights on aircraft that can be seen for miles even in full daylight, the Bkin\u2019s innovative design delivers the most power and functionality available in a device of its size\u2014small enough to fit in a pocket.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-32201\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/yellow-BKIN_USB-900x675.jpg?resize=900%2C675\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/yellow-BKIN_USB.jpg?resize=900%2C675&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/yellow-BKIN_USB.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/yellow-BKIN_USB.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/yellow-BKIN_USB.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/yellow-BKIN_USB.jpg?resize=510%2C382&amp;ssl=1 510w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/yellow-BKIN_USB.jpg?resize=1080%2C810&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/yellow-BKIN_USB.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Bkin can be used either front or rear depending on your needs. Riding against traffic, you\u2019ll want the light on the front;\u00a0 while traveling with the traffic direction, the beacon is best facing backwards.\u00a0 Luckily, the Bkin can be mounted quickly in a variety of ways, and it\u2019s inexpensive enough you might want two.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-32197\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/BKIN-and-bracket-on-tabletop-1280-900x444.jpg?resize=900%2C444\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/BKIN-and-bracket-on-tabletop-1280.jpg?resize=900%2C444&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/BKIN-and-bracket-on-tabletop-1280.jpg?resize=150%2C74&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/BKIN-and-bracket-on-tabletop-1280.jpg?resize=300%2C148&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/BKIN-and-bracket-on-tabletop-1280.jpg?resize=768%2C379&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/BKIN-and-bracket-on-tabletop-1280.jpg?resize=1080%2C533&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/BKIN-and-bracket-on-tabletop-1280.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With the elastic band and mounting bracket, it\u2019s literally just a matter of seconds to wrap it around a bike post, seat stem or handlebar.\u00a0 The Bkin itself comes with a belt clip which can be used alone if you want to attach it to your belt or waistband.\u00a0 The same belt clip attaches to the bracket for quick install and removal. No matter what your situation, there\u2019s probably a simple method to attach and go.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-32200\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/BKIN_onSeat-post-1280-900x675.jpg?resize=900%2C675\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/BKIN_onSeat-post-1280.jpg?resize=900%2C675&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/BKIN_onSeat-post-1280.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/BKIN_onSeat-post-1280.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/BKIN_onSeat-post-1280.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/BKIN_onSeat-post-1280.jpg?resize=510%2C382&amp;ssl=1 510w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/BKIN_onSeat-post-1280.jpg?resize=1080%2C810&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/BKIN_onSeat-post-1280.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Reportedly the light can be seen 1,000 feet in daylight and 3,000 feet at night with a wide viewing angle. One battery charge will last more than 12 hours in pulsing mode or more than an hour in steady on mode.<\/p>\n<p>When it\u2019s time to recharge, it\u2019s a simple matter of swinging out the USB plug and inserting it into any USB charging port. With a portable powerpack, you can easily recharge it anywhere \u2013 no 110v electric outlet needed.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-32198\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/BKIN-drawing1280-900x508.jpg?resize=900%2C508\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"508\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/BKIN-drawing1280.jpg?resize=900%2C508&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/BKIN-drawing1280.jpg?resize=150%2C85&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/BKIN-drawing1280.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/BKIN-drawing1280.jpg?resize=768%2C434&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/BKIN-drawing1280.jpg?resize=1080%2C610&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/BKIN-drawing1280.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With a retail price of only $14.99, it\u2019s one of the best deals going \u2013 super safety and no need to be constantly buying expensive alkaline batteries. It\u2019s available in three colors. Check out the entire line of bike products offered at <a href=\"http:\/\/deltacycle.com\/\">Delta Cycle<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-32199\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Bkin_color-options-900x248.png?resize=900%2C248\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Bkin_color-options.png?resize=900%2C248&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Bkin_color-options.png?resize=150%2C41&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Bkin_color-options.png?resize=300%2C83&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Bkin_color-options.png?resize=768%2C211&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Bkin_color-options.png?resize=1080%2C297&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Bkin_color-options.png?w=1083&amp;ssl=1 1083w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Disclosure:\u00a0 Delta Cycle provided us with a Bkin to test and do this review.\u00a0 Opinions however are always our own. <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Riding in the early morning or early evening hours is often the only time working people have to be on their bikes during the week. Same goes for runners. The downside has always been reduced visibility, making it risky for people to be riding or running in the street.\u00a0 With Bkin\u2019s tiny safety beacon, there\u2019s 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of these cyclists is going to be noticed first? The one with the Bkin &#8211; no doubt. Riding in the early morning or early evening hours is often the only time working people have to be on their bikes during the week. Same goes for runners. The downside has always been reduced visibility, making it risky for people to be riding or running in the street.\u00a0 With Bkin\u2019s tiny safety beacon, there\u2019s no way you\u2019ll be missed by anyone else on the road. \u201cPlanes and helicopters use pulsing lights to ensure that they are highly visible to other aircraft&hellip;<\/p>\n","category_list_v2":"<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/tech-gadgets-gear-2\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Tech, Gadgets &amp; Gear<\/a>","author_info_v2":{"name":"Doug","url":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/author\/admindoug\/"},"comments_num_v2":"0 comments","author_meta":{"display_name":"Doug","author_link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/author\/admindoug\/"},"featured_img":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/BKIN-Bdark1920-900-5gif.gif?fit=300%2C200&ssl=1","featured_image_src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/BKIN-Bdark1920-900-5gif.gif?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1","featured_image_src_square":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/BKIN-Bdark1920-900-5gif.gif?resize=600%2C600&ssl=1","author_info":{"display_name":"Doug","author_link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/author\/admindoug\/"},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/BKIN-Bdark1920-900-5gif.gif?fit=900%2C600&ssl=1","coauthors":[],"tax_additional":{"categories":{"linked":["<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/tech-gadgets-gear-2\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Tech, Gadgets &amp; Gear<\/a>"],"unlinked":["<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Tech, Gadgets &amp; Gear<\/span>"]},"tags":{"linked":["<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/tech-gadgets-gear-2\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">bicycling<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/tech-gadgets-gear-2\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">bike<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/tech-gadgets-gear-2\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">biking<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/tech-gadgets-gear-2\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Bkin<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/tech-gadgets-gear-2\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Tech<\/a>"],"unlinked":["<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">bicycling<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">bike<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">biking<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Bkin<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Tech<\/span>"]}},"comment_count":0,"relative_dates":{"created":"Posted 8 years ago","modified":"Updated 8 years ago"},"absolute_dates":{"created":"Posted on March 27, 2018","modified":"Updated on March 27, 2018"},"absolute_dates_time":{"created":"Posted on March 27, 2018 12:22 pm","modified":"Updated on March 27, 2018 12:22 pm"},"featured_img_caption":"","series_order":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p21Ejy-8nf","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":32522,"url":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/the-ultimate-fathers-day-2018-gift-guide-21-gift-ideas-from-15-to-200000\/","url_meta":{"origin":32193,"position":0},"title":"The Ultimate Gift Guide \u2013 21 gift ideas from $15 to $200,000","author":"Doug","date":"May 29, 2018","format":false,"excerpt":"Looking for gift ideas?\u00a0 The challenge is to get something they\u2019ll really appreciate, something they\u2019ll really use and possibly, something maybe they've never even seen before.\u00a0 Viola!\u00a0 We\u2019ve got just the list here in our Gift Guide, shown in descending price points. Granted, our first suggestion isn\u2019t even available yet,\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Tech, Gadgets &amp; Gear&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Tech, Gadgets &amp; Gear","link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/tech-gadgets-gear-2\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/UltimateGiftGuide1024.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/UltimateGiftGuide1024.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/UltimateGiftGuide1024.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/UltimateGiftGuide1024.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":26559,"url":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/zoom-tube-is-multifunctional-bike-audio-and-lighting-accessory-youll-love\/","url_meta":{"origin":32193,"position":1},"title":"ZOOM tube is multifunctional bike audio and lighting accessory you\u2019ll love","author":"Doug","date":"April 30, 2017","format":false,"excerpt":"With just about everyone owning a bike these days, there\u2019s no doubt that the more miles you log, the healthier you are going to become. Keeping motivated and keeping safe are two big concerns, and the Sondpex ZOOM tube is here to help with both. 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