# Bike Light Lampshades Sombra Bicycle Tail Light Diffuser Makes Cyclists Visible from All Angles By Amelia Roblin | Published 2015-01-21 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-light-lampshade References: [designspotter](http://www.designspotter.com/product/2015/01/Sombra-a-Bicycle-Tail-light-Diffuser.html) & [offercanfi](http://offercanfi.com/2014/11/22/sombracycle-everything-bicycle/) You might first wonder what's the point of a bike light lampshade, so consider the Sombra Bicycle Tail Light Diffuser for a moment. This two-wheeler attachment isn't intended to block the illumination of your frame-mounted LEDs, but rather to channel the intensity of the beam into a larger form with better visibility. When all you've got is a [tiny bulb beneath your bike seat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scoutlite-blinko), it's possible that you wouldn't be noticed by a car side-on. With Ofer Canfi's SombraCycle attachment, a glowing boxy object is rather more obvious to motorists at night, from a much broader range. The translucent PPLD sheet remains open at the rear, enabling the beam to project brightly when seen from behind. This bike light lampshade meets the need for [enhanced bicycle safety](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/livall-ai-visual-smart-helmet) as roads only get increasingly congested. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Enhanced Bicycle Safety:** Sombra Bicycle Tail Light Diffuser improves visibility for cyclists on the road. - **Disruptive Bike Accessories:** Innovative bike lampshades like SombraCycle offer new ways to enhance visibility and safety for cyclists. - **Creative Lighting Solutions:** Bike light lampshades like SombraCycle demonstrate the potential for unique and practical lighting designs. ### Where This Applies - **Cycling Accessories:** Sombra Bicycle Tail Light Diffuser is an innovative accessory that improves safety for cyclists. - **Product Design:** The design and development of bike lampshades presents new opportunities for product designers to create unique lighting solutions. - **Transportation Safety:** Enhanced bike lights and accessories like SombraCycle contribute to improving safety measures in the transportation industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Space-Saving Cyclist Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rydesafe-headtube-bike-light.md) - [Cyclist Safety Light Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-safety-device.md) - [Synced Bike Light Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-light-system.md) - [Tech-Visible Bike Reflectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radian-wingman.md) - [Tech-Enhanced Safety Bike Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rear-bike-light.md) - [Ergonomic Urbanite Bike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumos-nyxel.md) - [Featherweight Bicycle Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/featherweight-bicycle-lights.md) - [Illuminated Cycling Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illuminated-cycling-helmet.md) - [Style-Conscious Cyclist Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/town-mouse-center-light.md)