Originally Posted by
pdlamb
side and front reflectors accomplish nothing, since vehicles on a collision course with a moving bicycle don't have their headlights shining on the reflectors until it is already too late
What about other vehicle lights causing a reflection that may alert other drivers by providing periphery visibility?
I'm not sure it relates much to this forum though because tourers usually don't do much of their touring at night. Besides, excess reflectors make stealth camping harder and draw attention to bikes parked overnight.