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05-11-07 | 05:56 PM

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Raiyn

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From: St. Petersburg, FL

Bikes: 2003 Specialized Rockhopper FSR Comp, 1999 Specialized Hardrock Comp FS, 1971 Schwinn Varsity

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Originally Posted by Lt.Gustl

how much does the reflectivity degrade when dirty? I know some are better than others.

thanks for sharing!

I have a tendency (almost obsessive) to keep my bikes clean. I suppose it would be like anything else, the opacity of the grunge involved would determine how much the reflectivity is impaired.

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Originally Posted by robtown

I started putting black reflective tape on my black rims. It's not near as reflective as the silver 3M but it does a good job.

True, but as I noted reflective tape is a visibility supplement.

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