Originally Posted by
jfouellette
I don't understand why someone would remove a safety device from a bicycle. Reflectors add conspicuity to the bikes and cyclists. Maybe a testosterone behavior. "reflectors are for whimps" or "real cyclists don't have reflectors"
If you never ride at night, and/or if you always ride with lights on front & rear plus have retroreflective material on your helmet and gear, what benefit does a reflector on the bike provide?