Originally Posted by
sknhgy
For some reason I was browsing through the Illinois laws regarding bike lights and I found out that a reflector is a required piece of equipment when riding at night. I ride almost nightly in the winter and have a very good lighting system, but when I buy a bike one of the first things I do is remove all the reflectors. I'm thinking of applying reflector tape to the frame. Anyone use reflector tape on their night-ridden bikes?
Yes, I use the
SOLAS Marine or the
DOT Conspicuity tape. Might need to check the laws carefully I have seen some where you have to have the OEM reflectors on the bike, even if you are using something that is better. I use small bits of the silver or white DOT tape on my rim surfaces between the spokes in lieu of wheel reflectors, I also try to buy tires with reflective sidewalls. I also will use a large strip of the red up my back fender.
I run lights as SOP. I use dyno hubs with good quality LED head lights and steady LED tail lights with stand lights. I also run a blinky as a back up/visibility light. Current light is the Planet Bike Super Flash.
Aaron
