Red rear light; To blink or not to blink?
11-07-23, 05:18 AM
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I've been wondering if, instead of rear lights or reflectors, use a mirror. Right here in Bike Forums, there are many discussions about how blinking or not, some drivers get confused. But a mirror would reflect the driver's headlights right back at him making it look as if there's a car headed his way and thereby making the driver take defensive and avoidance action.
Other ideas I've had was to hang a construction worker's hard hat at the back. That would give the impression that I would be one of their own bros if I pickup truck approached me.
Other ideas I've had was to hang a construction worker's hard hat at the back. That would give the impression that I would be one of their own bros if I pickup truck approached me.
When it is dark, hold a flashlight next to your head and shine it at reflectors, they return the light straight towards the flashlight.
11-07-23, 09:42 AM
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11-07-23, 10:11 AM
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You don't pay attention to what's behind you these days you shouldn't leave your abode. It ain't the '50's anymore, Bunkie. None of us are 100% safe anymore.
11-07-23, 10:53 AM
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It is very obvious in overcast, above. On the trip above I used Carradry rear panniers.
On the trip below, I used Ortlieb panniers with their rackpack, still put the triangle on the left.
11-07-23, 01:14 PM
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SMART!
Maybe some enterprising clothing manufacturer will start putting that on jacket / windbreaker / jersey backs?
ACA... s'not the same as the older SMV signage?
Maybe some enterprising clothing manufacturer will start putting that on jacket / windbreaker / jersey backs?
ACA... s'not the same as the older SMV signage?
11-07-23, 08:10 PM
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