Bike reflectors
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While both, can get mud on them. Reflectors can't be brightened. They also don't have flash settings. Lastly, Reflectors can easily break.
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Like I said, a good application of both lights and reflectors (reflective tape) is what I use. So far it hasn't let me down.
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Sorry, but this is ridiculous. You can always wipe mud off lights and reflectors, and lights can break (or go dead) just as easy as reflectors can. However, it's really hard to break reflective tape.
Like I said, a good application of both lights and reflectors (reflective tape) is what I use. So far it hasn't let me down.
Like I said, a good application of both lights and reflectors (reflective tape) is what I use. So far it hasn't let me down.
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Also, A cyclist won't be able to tell if there is mud on the reflector.
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As gios mentioned above, think about this when you're driving (if you do). What works and what doesn't.
Reflectors are very beneficial in marginal conditions like dawn/dusk or when it's overcast or raining.
Many developed countries now require reflective sidewalls on tyres. These not only tell drivers 'heh, there's something here' but what it is and what direction it's going. Very beneficial and much better and less annoying than plastic things in spokes.
Reflectors are very beneficial in marginal conditions like dawn/dusk or when it's overcast or raining.
Many developed countries now require reflective sidewalls on tyres. These not only tell drivers 'heh, there's something here' but what it is and what direction it's going. Very beneficial and much better and less annoying than plastic things in spokes.
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Get some reflective tape.
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But until, that is done. There is no visible sign. That something is wrong. Lights will become dimmer, as the light is obscured
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But at any rate, IMO you should always ride with red rear lights while riding at night anyway. Reflectors should just supplement your lights.
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I don't ride in mud either but if I did, I'd get fenders to keep the mud off my bike (and off of myself too). And off of my reflectors.
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Is that much mud really a problem? I tend not to ride much mud in the first place, and generally don't ride through mud at night. At any rate, it's easy enough to wipe off during a rest break. Most cyclists won't realize a rear red light is covered with mud either because usually they're looking forward and not at a red light on the rear while riding.
But at any rate, IMO you should always ride with red rear lights while riding at night anyway. Reflectors should just supplement your lights.
But at any rate, IMO you should always ride with red rear lights while riding at night anyway. Reflectors should just supplement your lights.