Originally Posted by
K'Tesh
You missed a spot... (bike pump, inside crank arms)
WOW!!! That's one bright bike now... Looks pretty good! It would be fair to say that your bike's covering is brighter than mine (esp the rear rack detail). As for the ortlieb's front visibility... remember, you have legs that would block them, but then again, they are not designed as a left and right side only kind of bag.
Thanks for sharing those photos.
Did it look something like this before you got started?
I have to say, I hate manufacturers photos, they always use a bland background you can't get enough contrast from.
Yes, that is pretty much what it looked like beforehand. The blue tape is a pretty good match to the medium-blue of the bike paint. The Dynamic has been a great choice for me, I like it. I plan to do a full review at the one-year anniversary, but so far defintely so good.
Thanks for the tip on the inside crank arms - I will add a strip to both. The motion will be eye-catching.
I think it is worthwhile to do a "flashlight test" and also take photos of your bike and gear and give them some thought as to how visible you are under different conditions. It has worked for me.