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How Do I Shop At Bicycle Glass Co.?

Our glass shades come in lots of different shapes (Series) and sizes (Forms). We also offer a variety of unique styles (Collections) for each shade. For example, the 763, 767, and 768s are all different sized ‘Forms’ part of the 700 ‘Series’ that fea

What Styles Can Be Applied To Each Form?

LunarSwellSpunLucentArctic Swell100 SeriesYesYesYesYes300 SeriesYes500 SeriesYes600 SeriesYes700 SeriesYesYesYesYes800 SeriesYes900 SeriesYes

What Size Shade Should I Get?

When shopping for fixtures, always consider your space. If you plan to install our lights over a countertop or table, it is best to know the size (length and width) of what you are working with. It also helps to recognize the overall size and shape o

What Kind of Light Bulb Should I Get?

We offer three different light bulbs, the 4-watt, 8-watt, and 10-watt. All three fit comfortably inside our mid-sized and large shades. However, only the 4-watt and 8-watt light bulbs fit comfortably inside our mini-pendants. All of our LED light bul

What Kind of Junction Box do I need?

Any standard 4-inch junction box will work with our fixtures. If you have any questions regarding a standard junction box, we recommend speaking to a local electrician who can advise within the parameters of all local codes and regulations.

What if My Junction Box Isn't Over Where I Want My Light to Hang?

We have a swag kit available for our single pendant lights. It’s a small metal piece that gets attached to your ceiling with a hole in the middle that you can thread your cord through. You install a swag kit to where you want your pendant to drop and

Can I Replace a Recessed Light?

If you are planning to replace a recessed light fixture with one of our fixtures, we have a recessed light conversion kit available on most products. The recessed light conversion kit comes with an 8” diameter canopy plate which covers most can light

What if I Have a Sloped Ceiling?

If your ceiling is sloped, we will need to modify your hardware. A piece of hardware called a hang-straight is preinstalled on the canopy. The hang-straight is a small metal attachment that can be adjusted up to 90 degrees that allows the glass shade

How Do I Clean My Bicycle Glass Co. Shades?

To properly clean your glass, you will need to remove the shade from the hardware. Be sure to turn off the power to the fixture before proceeding with this process. First, remove the light bulb. Once you have unscrewed the light bulb, hold the glass

My Shade Looks Crooked! What Should I Do?

The holes at the top of the glass are based on the weight distribution of the piece itself and not based on the direct geometric center of the glass. Since these are hand blown pieces, the weight isn't always completely even. The holes are cut that w

What Height Will My Pendants Look Best At?

For over countertops, generally speaking you should hang your pendant lights approximately 30-40 inches from the top of the counter to the bottom of the glass. A standard countertop is usually around 36” tall and this allows for room for you to work

Should I Get Corded Hardware or Downrods?

Both types of fixtures are safe and stable so it really depends on what you are looking for visually. Downrod modified hardware has a larger visual presence than the corded option, so if you do not want to see the hardware as much then cord is a good

Will the Color of the Glass I Choose Affect the Light Shown?

Our shades will not give off any hue to the light. For example, our steel blue shade will not cause light to reflect a blue tone. The only thing that would cause light to show differently from one shade to another would be if the Atmospheric or Arcti

The Glass Looks Kind of Green, Why is That?

Since each one of our shades are made from 100% recycled glass and we are not able to get a crystalline clear color. Our clear color glass compares to the clear color to that of an old Coca-Cola bottle. All of our glass will have a greenish tint to i

How Many Pendant Lights Should I Place Over My Island?

We use a simple equation to help figure out how many and what size pendants will work best over your kitchen island, dining table or bar area. All you will need to know is the length of the island or table itself, and the diameter of the pendant that