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
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
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
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
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
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.
