+1000 "I would take not getting hit by a car over not getting funny looks from the crowd of cyclists that care more about fashion over function. Remember, this bike will be used for commuting in poor conditions...."

Both my bikes rock the full CPSC reflector suite they were wearing on the showroom floor of the LBS when I purchased them new. In the case of the TREK, is going on over ten years and approx. 15,000 mi. commuting and touring.

My thought process being I want to make my attorneys job as easy as possible ( knocks on wood,haven't needed to file a personal injury / liability tort yet ) should I ever need one.