Rear facing camera (or: evidence against aggressive drivers)
11-29-23, 10:44 AM
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One cyclist in my area has a camera conspicuously mounted on top of his helmet. He rides on busy roads in afternoon rush hour (no good choices here) and even when there are no shoulders, he gets plenty of room from motorists.
I think that's better than a rear-facing radar/camera/light that looks only like a light.
People nowadays won't do the right thing unless they think they will get caught. No personal integrity at all.
I think that's better than a rear-facing radar/camera/light that looks only like a light.
People nowadays won't do the right thing unless they think they will get caught. No personal integrity at all.
Edit: It's kinda funny when people wave at me because they believe they're being recorded.
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12-04-23, 05:51 PM
#52
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I've ridden thousands of miles without these things, and I have half a mind to argue the always on screen and the radar chirps actually detract from the pure enjoyment of cycling. But I also have to remember the reason I dropped (not insignificant!) coin on this setup is that I don't live in that idealized world where it's always a sunny 75F with good visibility, a clean and clear bike lane, and drivers that always pass with >10ft of clearance. So maybe not the tools for a perfect world, but good for the one we actually live in.
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12-05-23, 09:53 AM
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Went out on my first group ride (three of us) with the Varia on Sunday. At one point, I pedaled ahead as the other two caught up (I had already been filled in, they hadn't seen each other in a while). I was about to yell 'car back!' until I glanced backwards and realized it was them two closing the gap
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