Re: [RBW] Re: ideas for daytime visibility: vests and whatnot

My friend's nickname given to him by his roadie clubmates is Caltrans. He wears that with a badge of honor! Toshi On Mon, Sep 30, 2019 at 9:47 AM Mark Roland wrote: > I use the construction vest over regular clothing. I like these better > than the cycling-specific or sport ones because, in

[RBW] Re: ideas for daytime visibility: vests and whatnot

I don't really like the pool noodle thing (it sticks out too far and makes the bike too wide), but I found putting one of the big triangles on a basket traffic side on my commuter bike seems to have improved the car passing distance.

[RBW] Re: ideas for daytime visibility: vests and whatnot

We live near UC Berkeley, and my wife and I find ourselves talking about how visible or invisible commuter cyclists are on the street as we drive around on errands, etc. One needs to drive cautiously, because few cyclists around here obey the traffic laws. What we've noticed is how often

Re: [RBW] Re: ideas for daytime visibility: vests and whatnot

I use the construction vest over regular clothing. I like these better than the cycling-specific or sport ones because, in my experience, they tend to be higher quality and not such a fitted fit. Also, pockets. And yeah, it's a bit (a lot?) on the dorky side. Years ago I glided past a group of

Re: [RBW] Re: ideas for daytime visibility: vests and whatnot

I've been hit twice by cars in the last 10 years. After the second one put me in the hospital I started riding with Carhartt Force Class 3 Hi-vis shirts. I have both long and short sleeve versions. Not very stylish, but I haven't had a close call since using them. I realize that could be more luck

Re: [RBW] Re: ideas for daytime visibility: vests and whatnot

I thank you for your consideration for others, Eric. In NYC, most bike lights that I see are mounted on temporary mounts (because you have to take them off so they don't get stolen), and in my experience driving all over the country, many, many motorists do not have their headlights focused

Re: [RBW] Re: ideas for daytime visibility: vests and whatnot

A properly designed light, like an Edelux, has a “cutoff” beam like the one on your car or truck. The light is focused downward on the road, where it needs to be. “Blinding” lights tend to have a comical pattern like a flashlight. The light shines up and down equally, creating a hazard for

Re: [RBW] Re: ideas for daytime visibility: vests and whatnot

Unless you're in the country without street lights, Why would someone ride with a super-high lumens headlight? I argued this with a fellow cyclist friend who was bragging that his headlight is "blinding." To what purpose?! If you must, point it angled downward so you can see potholes or the road.

[RBW] Re: ideas for daytime visibility: vests and whatnot

Somewhere in the cycling archive that used to be my garage I have a new mesh safety vest I ordered, but never used, that I'd be happy to pass on to someone who can use it for the cost of shipping. I ordered this hi-vis one-size-fits-most safety vest several years ago from Nashbar, but

[RBW] Re: ideas for daytime visibility: vests and whatnot

Hi Neil, I wear the orange version of this shirt . It's the brightest shirt I've ever seen (brighter live than in the picture), lightweight, and inexpensive. It nearly glows. Available with long

[RBW] Re: ideas for daytime visibility: vests and whatnot

Nott mentioned in this thread yet (but I think I saw a previous discussion, maybe on iBoB) is the pool noodle: [image: Image result for pool tube as bike safety] https://www.sfgate.com/travel/resources/transit/article/pool-noodle-bicycle-safety-protected-lane-bike-13923482.php# -- You received

[RBW] Re: ideas for daytime visibility: vests and whatnot

You can get mesh safety vests sold for cyclists, runners, etc. They don't weigh anything and they comes in all sorts of sized to wear over anything. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: ideas for daytime visibility: vests and whatnot

My helmet is HiVis Yellow. Also, I wear a mesh Hi Vis Yellow vest with some reflective bits attached. My bike has reflectivee and blaze orange triangles front and back. I also use a front flaashing light and a rear blinking red light for subdued lighting in the morning or evening. One of

[RBW] Re: ideas for daytime visibility: vests and whatnot

I saw this vest at a Carhartt store and it seemed very bright and reflective. they run large for wearing over clothing so may want to size down. https://www.carhartt.com/products/high-visibility/High-Visibility-Class-2-Vest-100501 On Friday, 27 September 2019 12:09:34 UTC-6, Neil Doran wrote:

[RBW] Re: ideas for daytime visibility: vests and whatnot

Good stuff here, per the usual. Indeed, I am inquiring generally about daylight conditions, but fall is here, and winter not far behind! Gotta say I totally forgot about the yellow ankle band! I have two of the high quality units that do indeed stick out like a flag. I've used them during

[RBW] Re: ideas for daytime visibility: vests and whatnot

Some of the responses above seem to reference dark/night-time riding. I thought the question was regarding daylight hours. For me, from what I've observed both on the bike and driving, is that cyclists' apparel does not do anything during daylight hours. Light, reflective, dark, orange,