Visibility....... can you see me here from this distance? The yellow jacket the other guy is wearing would be a definate plus. I'm thinking about that bright yellow on the back of my next tailbox, although Ive never had any problems with traffic or cars seeing me. I'm usually traveling at a higher velocity, so it does take cars a tad bit longer to pass, so they generally have enough time to see me. If they don't see me, then they aren't going to see anybody else either and thats just the way it is.

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Given the original posters condition with the wrists, I don't think doing triathlons would be very comfortable for him. Also the comment about the ankles would probably discourage him from running.

The way I see it, if he wan'ts extreme comfort and speed and be able to do pack tours, then a lowracer is the way to go.