Is fluorescent yellow really helpful?
07-30-10, 11:33 AM
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Just last night I rode my motorcycle to downtown San Diego and the freeway was crowded because of a Padres game. I was lane-sharing for several miles (which is legal in the beautiful state of California), and scores of drivers were actually pulling aside to make more room for me as I passed!
07-30-10, 11:35 AM
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If you're suggesting that the color yellow annoys them or arouses them toward malfeasement, I must submit a pile of empirical evidence to the contrary. Bike or motorbike, drivers are almost always courteous and safe when they see me clearly making an effort to be seen.
Just last night I rode my motorcycle to downtown San Diego and the freeway was crowded because of a Padres game. I was lane-sharing for several miles (which is legal in the beautiful state of California), and scores of drivers were actually pulling aside to make more room for me as I passed!
Just last night I rode my motorcycle to downtown San Diego and the freeway was crowded because of a Padres game. I was lane-sharing for several miles (which is legal in the beautiful state of California), and scores of drivers were actually pulling aside to make more room for me as I passed!
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If you're suggesting that the color yellow annoys them or arouses them toward malfeasement, I must submit a pile of empirical evidence to the contrary. Bike or motorbike, drivers are almost always courteous and safe when they see me clearly making an effort to be seen.
Just last night I rode my motorcycle to downtown San Diego and the freeway was crowded because of a Padres game. I was lane-sharing for several miles (which is legal in the beautiful state of California), and scores of drivers were actually pulling aside to make more room for me as I passed!
Just last night I rode my motorcycle to downtown San Diego and the freeway was crowded because of a Padres game. I was lane-sharing for several miles (which is legal in the beautiful state of California), and scores of drivers were actually pulling aside to make more room for me as I passed!
07-30-10, 01:52 PM
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Right on Brother! I don't usually buy T-shirts to advertise other peoples' junk, but Aerostich is such a great company, I don't mind advertising.
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07-30-10, 09:23 PM
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I take the lane in front of 50+ mph traffic. The sooner drivers see me, the sooner they can prepare to change lanes or slow down to my speed. I like that.
Co-workers tell me they can see me from a quarter of a mile away. I liike that too.
If some nut wants to mess with you, do you really think the color of your shirt makes much difference?
Co-workers tell me they can see me from a quarter of a mile away. I liike that too.
If some nut wants to mess with you, do you really think the color of your shirt makes much difference?
07-30-10, 09:28 PM
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Ever since I started wearing safety green shirts at least a couple days a week, I've been considering getting a dozen safety green tees for riding. I almost get nervous when I wear my backpack since it hides so much of my shirt. Thinking about printing the back of it with a rectangle of flourescent yellow ink bounded by some 3M reflective stuff.
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i Would go with RED Spandex and White Shirt
07-31-10, 05:49 AM
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Good point and I'd agree with you if I hadn't experienced the opposite. Maybe it's just the 3-4 mph it's given me (and more on bursts) that allow me to better mesh with traffic.
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Safety yellow works for me. While out riding, I have a hi-viz wind jacket that I wear much like the one depicted in post #41. I also have a mesh vest with hi-viz yellow stripes. When wearing either one, motorists notice me better and provide more space and respect that I deserve as both a bicyclist and pedestrian.
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