where i ride reflectors are for "opeys"
09-22-08, 09:03 PM
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where i ride reflectors are for "opeys"
a "hood" riders first modifications to a bike are ditching the reflectors and decals, why? its tacky and looks like ****. well since the past few incidents of people getting hit because of low visibility i managed to push this cheap mod so cheap i do it for free and it works. a good wrap around the fork and rear stays helps and it doesnt stand out or look like ****.
09-23-08, 06:11 AM
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09-23-08, 08:41 AM
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Please Mr. Sledbikes, sir, tell us more. Cheap, unobtrusive, sticky and effective sounds good to me. Much better than rooting around to find discarded reflectors.
09-23-08, 05:06 PM
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Reflectors don't work. I've seen some reflective sidewalls that are OK, but those little red things are worthless. Not sure why anyone would take off decals.
However, lights are a huge improvement over any sort of reflectors. I'd skip the mylar or whatever it is, and just get some lights.
However, lights are a huge improvement over any sort of reflectors. I'd skip the mylar or whatever it is, and just get some lights.
09-23-08, 05:43 PM
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I like 3M Scotchlite tape. Put some on your rims for a nice effect.
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Reflectors don't work. I've seen some reflective sidewalls that are OK, but those little red things are worthless. Not sure why anyone would take off decals.
However, lights are a huge improvement over any sort of reflectors. I'd skip the mylar or whatever it is, and just get some lights.
However, lights are a huge improvement over any sort of reflectors. I'd skip the mylar or whatever it is, and just get some lights.
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Reflectors don't work. I've seen some reflective sidewalls that are OK, but those little red things are worthless. Not sure why anyone would take off decals.
However, lights are a huge improvement over any sort of reflectors. I'd skip the mylar or whatever it is, and just get some lights.
However, lights are a huge improvement over any sort of reflectors. I'd skip the mylar or whatever it is, and just get some lights.
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09-24-08, 05:12 AM
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This is true but there are tons of larger, more visible reflectors available. I got one from Cateye which clips onto my seatbag and is at least twice the size of the standard bicycle rear reflector. There are some huge automotive ones available and as soon as I come up with a satisfactory way of mounting one, I'll be switching over. I have two taillights but wouldn't it be a b!tch if both went out on a night ride? I've had one go out...
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I've got some nice 3M 'solas' (safety of life at sea) reflective/adhesive tape - stuff they put on life jackets. Nice gear.
Small rectangles put on the rims every few gaps or so - strobes really well with the headlights of a car. Doesn't look silly during the day, very light.
Small rectangles put on the rims every few gaps or so - strobes really well with the headlights of a car. Doesn't look silly during the day, very light.
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I'm proud to be an "Opey" from Muskogee
I ride with these!
Smurfs_Bicycle_Reflectors_Check_Tyres_And_Brakes.jpg
I ride with these!
Smurfs_Bicycle_Reflectors_Check_Tyres_And_Brakes.jpg
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Personally, I prioritize visibility over the aesthetic value of a bike. No bike looks good when it's a twisted, bent piece of metal. I remove reflectors and replace them with 3m scotchlight tape. It's much more effective.
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Are you sure this is retro-reflective material or just shiny/mirrorized sticky backed mylar. If the later it will won't do much for effective night visibility - you need to reflect light directly back to the light source, not scatter/reflect the light aimlessly.
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I'm sure covering your frame in adhesive backed vinyl doesn't look stupid at all.
Where I'm from only a tool would use the term "opey".
Where I'm from only a tool would use the term "opey".
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09-24-08, 01:51 PM
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Opey? Or Opie?
