Originally Posted by
Leisesturm
The thread maybe about daytime visibility but you continue to mix in nightime visibilty. So, let's go there. That photo... are you really that much in denial that you think some reflective high-lights on a messenger bag can out perform something like a refliective bike jacket or even the vest pictured above? T...Run ninja if you want. Just don't try to convince rational people that you are just as safe as they are. You are not. You may never have to find that out the hard way. Yay. God does indeed take care of fools and babies. Or does He... maybe you've just been lucky. Rejoice and don't get cocky. Its not nice to take one's Guardian Angel for granted.
I
specifically stated above that I use lighting at night. Moreover, it's interesting that you
assume that my black cycling clothing does not have reflective features. The ninja comment is amusing too. Many cyclists have real issues with projection of their own fears on other cyclists.
hi-viz. I ask again, what is the harm in it?
I have no problem with hiviz clothing per se. Nevertheless, I bristle at the idea that those who do not wear hiviz (in the context of a typical urban commute) are taking an inordinate risk. IMO, hi viz or daylight lighting slightly decreases an already very low risk.