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Post by JC on Jul 10, 2012 16:34:55 GMT -5
Looking for some recommendations from the bike riders here  What are the best options to stay visible on the road? My biggest problem here is my bike is very low to the ground and has a back on the seat... so reflective clothing is useless. tinypic.com/r/5pj3ac/6 Options? Affordable options? |
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Post by Justin Thyme on Jul 10, 2012 18:09:34 GMT -5
A blinky light mounted at the top of your seat back is probably the best thing you could do. Add a white blinky on the front and you should be okay. I think attitude can also make you more visible. Don't let the cars think you are afraid of them.
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Post by Warkitty on Jul 10, 2012 18:55:47 GMT -5
Definitely a blinky on the back. You could always under-light it too.
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Post by JC on Jul 10, 2012 19:26:02 GMT -5
Blinkies could work. But are they easily visible during the day?
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Post by Warkitty on Jul 10, 2012 19:52:35 GMT -5
You can get LED lights that are visible during the day, but frankly the problem is early morning and late evening, not full daylight. Full daylight with a 'bent that low, I'd consider a flag.
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Post by Bob on Jul 10, 2012 20:42:17 GMT -5
I had a flag on mine, with a blinky light. My problem was people not seeing me from the front. slammed into several cars that pulled out in front of me. Handcycles are too low to the ground to be safe in any traffic.
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Post by Justin Thyme on Jul 10, 2012 20:45:56 GMT -5
Blinkies could work. But are they easily visible during the day? Mine is and it didn't cost a fortune either. It has a flashflash---flash---flashflash flash mode and a solid on mode. It's almost like a strobe and grabs your attention even at mid day in full sun. This is the one I have but I don't think I paid that much for it. My wife also has a blinky on her helmet that is noticeable in full sun. |
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Post by JC on Jul 10, 2012 22:14:13 GMT -5
Thanks for the link. I'll pick a couple of those up and try them. I already have a flag but never felt it was a good attention getter. Meant to put that in the OP. Bob: County road here. Driveways and intersections are few. |
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Post by joedog on Jul 11, 2012 5:35:16 GMT -5
A "slow moving" triangle on the back would be HIGHLY recommended. I know it will affect the aero some but with the sign its covers you more on the legal end.
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Post by Bob on Jul 11, 2012 6:24:00 GMT -5
Thanks for the link. I'll pick a couple of those up and try them. I already have a flag but never felt it was a good attention getter. Meant to put that in the OP. Bob: County road here. Driveways and intersections are few. Joe's idea is good, put it on the back of your seat. good about county roads. East Brainerd is a bad place for a handcycle [grin] one thing I did learn. you can't go as fast as a bike you are too fast for runners but if you can find a group of roller-blade enthusiasts to ride with they will cover ground at a good speed. Plus you'll be with a group of people tall enough to be seen and help watch. there used to be a group that skated from north chatt through town to the GA state line and back every saturday morning. Fun bunch too. Karen and I went with them several times. |
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Post by Warkitty on Jul 11, 2012 7:02:49 GMT -5
So, you rode with Downtown Marty Brown and her skate bunch? Great folks! Her schedule got wacky with taking her grandkid whenever she could so the group just kinda splintered. I used to skate with them on Wednesday nights, long time ago.
Yes to the triangle, more yes to the helmet light.
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Post by Bob on Jul 11, 2012 7:14:19 GMT -5
So, you rode with Downtown Marty Brown and her skate bunch? Great folks! Her schedule got wacky with taking her grandkid whenever she could so the group just kinda splintered. I used to skate with them on Wednesday nights, long time ago. Yes to the triangle, more yes to the helmet light. Marty is a great lady! I'm friends with Cindy (balloon af'air) she introduced us to the group. |
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Post by Warkitty on Jul 11, 2012 7:19:01 GMT -5
Marty is seriously cool, as is Cindy. I do miss those skate nights with them.
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Post by JC on Jul 11, 2012 11:27:03 GMT -5
Triangle is a great idea!
What kind of bike were you using Bob?
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Post by Tsavodiner on Jul 11, 2012 15:39:20 GMT -5
Ride on the sidewalk or in the backwoods like God and your mother intended  |
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Post by ohwell on Jul 11, 2012 18:13:07 GMT -5
When you live in the country and the road are not really two lanes wide - be very careful. Around that sharp curve might be a stupid idiot on a bicycle. Why not go to some place safer. The rider of that bicycle does have a license or insurance to ride it on a public road.
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Post by Warkitty on Jul 11, 2012 18:30:52 GMT -5
Insurance... to prevent what? Damage to your car? Do pedestrians need insurance to walk down a country road lest you run into them? Why not be careful anyway, lest you come across a tractor, loose dog or other obstruction the way you're supposed to when driving? Why is that such a blasted burden?
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Post by JC on Jul 11, 2012 19:02:04 GMT -5
The closest "safe" place ( Chickamauga Battlefield) is 30 minutes from here. Chattanooga Riverwalk about 40 minutes.
And my road is two lanes, has a lot of walkers/joggers and cyclists that use it every day. I want to be one of them. Don't like it, I don't care.
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Post by Tsavodiner on Jul 11, 2012 19:06:33 GMT -5
Insurance... to prevent what? Damage to your car? Do pedestrians need insurance to walk down a country road lest you run into them? Why not be careful anyway, lest you come across a tractor, loose dog or other obstruction the way you're supposed to when driving? Why is that such a blasted burden? Wha--WHA--how DARE you equate the precious life of an innocent cyclist with a--a---LOOSE DOG!!!! Let the HOWLS OF INDIGNATION RIIINNNGGG!!!!!!  |
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Post by Bob on Jul 11, 2012 19:19:17 GMT -5
I had a top end XLT sold it years ago.
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Post by Bob on Jul 11, 2012 20:46:42 GMT -5
excuse me but this is a discussion about visibility for cycles, namely hand cycles. This is NOT a discussion about what roads are best for bikes or if you feel bikes on the roads are stupid.
any off topic post (since a couple of you seem to be trolling) will be removed. If you don't like it start a new thread.
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