Originally Posted by
rekmeyata
I don't give a falke what's being preached, if safety isn't being preached then it ain't worth schit. Dig?
Rekmeyata,
no1mad is correct in everything he's tried to explain, from the "typical set-up" to the side visibility points. If you'd read my thread "better
with lights", you'd see that I'm not buying into the blanket "better
than lights" statement.
Reflectors and reflective films are tools. When combined with lights, they make the whole experience of riding a bike after dark safer. They won't replace lights, but in the absence of lights they are better than nothing at all. I've found that current headlights and taillights designs leave lots to be desired when it comes to side visibility, and probably will continue to do so as long as apes are operating bicycles and cars. Not until someone makes a self-adhesive, high intensity, self-illuminating film (that doesn't require batteries or a dynamo), reflective surfaces will have their place in making night time cycling safer for all (Yah, even the motorists).
Rest assured, I normally ride with a serious amount of light, and combined with my film applications I hope to be safely riding at night despite the dark for many years to come.
Originally Posted by
no1mad
Aye, but active lighting and passive reflectors make for one helluva effective set up. You run whatever makes you feel safe. Rest assured that I will continue to run the strongest front and rear lights that I can afford, but I shall be investing in this film as well.
No1mad,
I can't wait to see what you've got going. Please take before, during, and after pics (day and night) and share them w/us.