Are pedal reflectors effective?
I've been meaning to do some sort of study to determine the effectiveness of pedal reflectors. Whenever I see someone biking with either pants having reflective stripes near the knees or reflective ankle straps I am struck by how well these reflectors light up when cars lights shine on them. However, I generally don't notice pedal reflectors lighting up. I'm wondering if pedal reflectors might be blocked by the heels of a cyclist's feet. Or perhaps they're just not made of a very reflective material. Either way, I'm thinking there's room to improve the design of pedal reflectors. Thoughts?