I've decided some of my riding kit could really do with some additional Iron on reflective tape to go on my jacket and maybe some other items... anyone used such stuff before?
I'm just after some suggestions for the best positions to place reflective bits to catch driver's attention when I'm commuting.
My jacket has a couple of bits already but just I don't think it's enough at present.
I'm thinking across the backs of my shoulders and a strip either side down my back, what about forwards visibility maybe the outside of my forearms perhaps upper chest...
In traffic I tend to be more upright if chopping along I'll get down on the drops, I suppose body position will change just how useful any reflective bits actually are...
Anyone got any additional ideas or suggestions?
Legs are good as they are in motion and will therefore be more obviously visible.
One of these might be better?
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What wwaswas says. You want chapter 8 Highway maintenance stuff. As a cyclist who does nothing but commute by van my points would be:
1 Highway spec 2 inch scotchbrite stuff on all vertical surface, legs, across your arse and arms. In horizontal hoops, so you can be seen from front back and side. Do not rely on manufactures claims of reflective panels if they are piping or less than 2 inch, I (and other drivers) can not see them (Altura night vision is OK but its nowhere near as good as highway spec stuff).
Get the Highway vest but DONT put a rucksack over it because now I cant see you. Humps are OK but if you are on the drops its not reflective. Highway pants with reflective hoops around the ankles are brilliant as they catch your eye from a long distance away.
2 Bright front light but angled down. Ive just had LED beacons fitted to the truck and they are not allowed to have them at eye level
3 Bright rear light. It has to be brighter or different to a brake light. Otherwise you just look like brake light refraction on my windscreen. Powerful and flashing. Saw som lads yesterday powerful rear light under saddle, one on helmet one on arm, top marks. Have seen peolpe with a little knog one stuffed in the back pocket....bad idea.
4 lights on in the day from September it helps people spot you quicker
I see some commuters and I do fear for their safety, get some cheap highway overtrousers and vest and job done. This not a rant at cyclists this is just a concerned Dad!
Forearms. Useful when you're signalling to turn too....
And possibly on back of calf - doing the job of those pedal reflectors we all 'should' have that are 'the law' 😕
@rangerbill I think I have already covered or am on the process of covering most of those points. Already got plenty of lighting and have ordered some EC 104 tape in yellow and red for the bike.
Spotted a fella on Tuesday who was very well covered with retro reflective clothing. Following on from the pedal reflector thread I'm just obsessing over visibility a shade more. Can't be a bad thing really.