Originally posted by Joe Gardner
I have thought about putting a flag on my bike, one that stuck out about 18" to the left of my bike...
There is a product out there like that with a micro-reflector coated flag. It clips onto the seat post. Their web site quotes some Canadian studies that show drivers gave the riders something like 6 to 12" greater clearance with the flag.
I bought one for each bike in our family (6). The first time I rode with it, the flag swung around over the back tire and got sucked into the frame. Slick plastic stick and smooth metal seat post don't have enough friction to keep the flag to the side at anything over 10 mph. I plan to coat it with Shoe Goo (R) when I find them again (must be with the patch kit). I bought them off the Web and will forward the link if anyone is interested (I'm at home now and the bookmark is on my work PC).
Kevin S.