Originally Posted by
cyccommute
Reflectors are a legal requirement in all states in the US. That doesn't necessarily mean that they are a good idea. Active lighting would be a much better requirement.
I didn't suggest reflectors alone were a 100% solution. They are, however, 100% better than nothing (which is what many riders do ride with). Going back to the OP, I think reflective paint on logos, head tubes, and seat stays would improve safety and avoid some of the current incentive to remove reflectors when they get in the way, ruin aero lines, or simply spoil someone's aesthetic sense. Reflective paint also has the advantage of not breaking or running out of juice halfway through a ride.
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