How hi-vis is your head?
#1
How hi-vis is your head?
Do you wear any hi-vis hats or helmets?
I've been wearing one of these, I feel is gives me hipster redneck super powers. I think it makes me better at running stops signs.
That's not what I look like BTW.
I've been wearing one of these, I feel is gives me hipster redneck super powers. I think it makes me better at running stops signs.
That's not what I look like BTW.
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I have black scotchlite tape on my helmet. It's stealthy during the day, but lights up really well when light shines on it at night.
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Yellow Metro with Planet Bike Superflash on the back.
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I added 3M Solas reflective tape to my helmet.
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Same here. My helmet is white so during the day it stands out. I will wear an ANSI class II vest during low light conditions. My wife was following me home one night and mentioned that the entire bike was very visible, but my head was not. I added some Solas tape to the back so not it lights up like a christmass tree for anyone driving behind me.
Happy riding,
André
Happy riding,
André
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That's something I'm going to do. Although I've got the full complement of lights, my clothes tend to be grey and dark, perfect for blending into the background in low light.
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Blue Bell Metro with Planet Bike Superflash on the back strap.
Oh, and to the front I also have a 400 Lumens headlamp.
Oh, and to the front I also have a 400 Lumens headlamp.
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I have a blinky and headlight on my helmet.
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- Uke On! - ukulele duo - Videos
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- Artistic Differences - 8-track EP Dreams of Bile and Blood.
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Mine looks like that seen from 2001 when they're accelerating into space and all the stars are looking like streaks of light. Kawasaki knew what they were doing when they used that clip in an ad that says "we know why you ride".
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I wear a silver & yellow Bell Solar. In the cooler months, I put a J&G rain cover on it, which breaks the chill.
It looks a little extra dorky, but I do get noticed with the helmet cover on and the chicks dig guys with protection!
It looks a little extra dorky, but I do get noticed with the helmet cover on and the chicks dig guys with protection!
Last edited by BA Commuter; 04-16-09 at 07:31 PM.





