The Orb MKII · Now shipping
Be seen
from the side.
The Orb MKII is a bike light that is also your water bottle. 72 lumens of orange side visibility, USB-C charging and a modular design you can service yourself.
- 72lmof orange side light from four high-output LEDs
- 10hrson flash, or 5 hrs on constant
- USB-Ccharging, the universal standard cable
- 610mlBPA-free bottle that fits a standard cage
Why the side matters
Front and rear lights don’t cover your sides. The Orb does.
The Orb lights the whole bottle in orange, the colour of side visibility on the road, so drivers approaching from junctions and roundabouts see you long before they reach you. It also highlights the pedalling motion of your legs, a phenomenon called biomotion that helps drivers recognise a cyclist far sooner.
serious collisions are caused by a side impact from a vehicle.
is where drivers recognise a cyclist whose pedalling is lit.
What’s new in the MKII
Brighter. Modular. Built to be serviced.
We listened to Orb riders and rebuilt the light from the lid down.
Brighter LEDs
New high-output LEDs put 72 lumens through the bottle, so drivers see you from further away.
Modular design
The electronics unit lifts straight out of the lid, so the bottle and lid go in the dishwasher.
USB-C charging
One cable for your phone, laptop and your Orb. Future-proofed and compatible with more of your devices.
Fully user-serviceable
Every part is designed to be replaced by you, with spares supplied by us. Keep your Orb running for years.
Already own an Orb?
MKI to MKII, side by side.
Same bottle cage, same idea, and a long list of upgrades for riders who backed us the first time around.
| Orb MKI | Orb MKII | |
|---|---|---|
| Light output | Original LED array | New high-output LEDs, 72 lumens |
| Charging | Micro-USB | USB-C |
| Cleaning | Lid cleaned as one unit | Electronics lift out, bottle and lid are dishwasher safe |
| Repairs | Not designed for user repair | Fully modular with spare parts available |
| Runtime | Up to 10 hrs flash | Minimum 5 hrs constant, 10 hrs flash |
| Fits your cage | Yes | Yes, same 610 ml standard bottle |
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- Gates carbon belt drive, no oil ever
- Shimano Nexus 8 hub with 307% range
- Droid lights and colour-matched mudguards included
- Hydraulic disc brakes and an 11 kg alloy frame
Droid anti-theft lights
A light set that lives on your bike permanently. Bolted on with security bolts, so you never forget your lights again.
- 120 lumen wide “be seen” beam
- Up to 40 hours of battery, USB-C charging
- Protects your bars, shifters and saddle too
- Waterproof CNC aluminium, fits in 90 seconds
Rider reviews
Built to last, tested on real roads.
Every product we sell is one we ride with ourselves. Here is what Orb riders say.
“First time using it on particularly bad roundabouts I’ve had too many near misses on, both cars saw me and stopped, which was a nice change. Battery life is excellent, only needing to charge it every few weeks, and all the parts are user serviceable.”
Rich Orb MKII
“Absolutely amazing. Stayed flashing for 12 hours straight on an all-night Audax and the side-on visibility was great. Total game changer for dark commutes, and you get to drink from it.”
Andrew Orb MKII
“Covered over 5000 km now on the Zeppo v.8. Apart from a slight gearing adjustment it has been maintenance free. Everything has been thought of. It really is the perfect commuting bike.”
Rich Zeppo v.8
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Ready to burn brighter?
The Orb MKII ships now from the UK. Drop it in your cage, press the button and be seen from every angle.