Originally Posted by
tractorlegs
I concur. If a cyclist uses reflective tape and/or other reflective materials, it's a completely different discussion than if we're talking about "reflectors". I've taken The Rig (pictured) and leaned it in a dark area and driven my car towards it and by it on both high and low beams, and it is very visible. I didn't photograph it because I was just seeing for myself. It's quite a different picture than reflectors alone. I'm not saying that this is better than lights, I'm saying use both.


Perhaps you could photograph The Rig from the driver's seat? Say at various distances, and in various ambient light conditions?
Say, is The Rig a Trek 820 circa 2005? My first attempt at a reflective bike was one.