Flatballer

Ok, I'm a Fred. Whatever. I don't really care, this stuff is cool. I bought this stuff online, https://reflectivelyyours.com/generic30.html, and I'm really impressed with it. This is black reflective tape. During the day it just normally looks black, and goes pretty well against the black of my wheels, and even looks decent against the black of my frame.

But at night, with light on it, it lights up like a Christmas tree. Ridiculous distances, I don't remember exactly. I bought some to put on my bike. I have lights front and back, but if someone is coming from the side, or just not paying attention maybe I have a little more potential to be seen at night or in the early morning.

Here's some pictures.
Bike with no flash.


Bike with flash.


Seatpost without flash.


Seatpost with flash.


Frame without flash.


Frame with flash.


Wheel without flash.


I also put some around my helmet, 360*.

The main reason against reflectors is that the angles they work at are small. Well, with my seatpost completely wrapped, my helmet 360* wrapped, my frame from a few different angles, and my wheels all over (mostly one angle still), I feel like I'll be pretty visible. It can't hurt anyway, and the stuff is pretty cheap.

BananaTugger

How much does the stuff weigh?

ehidle

Be careful. In some states things that reflect white light can only be on the _front_ of the vehicle (with amber to the sides, red to the rear). Check your state laws...

Raerfani

That's pretty cool man. Will you PM that site?

botto 

fredelicious.

Raerfani

Why are you riding a sweet bike with platforms?

Flatballer

I dunno. I don't have a digital drug dealer scale. Most of the weight is in the backing, which you peel off. Holding a sheet (8"x3", which is the total I used) in my hand, with the backing, feels like 1/2 a nickel maybe. So maybe total weight is somewhere around 1/3 of a nickel (which is 4.5 grams). Total of somewhere around 1-2 grams probably.

TeddyKGB

Does the tape have dimples?

Flatballer

I gave PBK my old zip code when I ordered my Look Keo Classics a few weeks ago when I first bought the bike (off eBay). They've gotten lost in the mail it seems, so it's gonna be a while until they can file a claim and send me some more. It's a whole big mess. I just got these cheap at the LBS so I could at least ride. I've put 50 miles on with them, so that's better than nothing. I feel like I can't spin though, I spend a lot of effort trying to get my feet on the pedals.

Thanks for the compliment though.

weavers

so you live in a prison?

DirtPedalerB

cool poster

Flatballer

I respectfully disagree sir.

Damn, no. I wish it did though. I wonder if I could dimple it myself...

We prefer to call it a dorm, but yes. Pretty much.

snoboard2

lol. i had that same microwave/fridge freshman year...

HastyDeparture

You can fit a rack in your room? I am jealous.

scottmorrison99

Sounds like botto is about to eat a fred. At least he's not a cannibal.

snoboard2

post that link up, i'm sure a bunch of us are interested.

Flatballer

https://reflectivelyyours.com/generic30.html

I was thinking about it anyway, I was already getting a few PM.

and yes I can fit a rack in my room, at the expense of the rest of the room essentially.

Cadd

Cool stickers.

urban_assault

Pfft, rookie


Without flash.



With flash





https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...111&highlight=

BananaTugger

rofl

Ritterview

For commuting, I previously adorned my bike with the widely available 3M Scotch Reflective tape, which comes in an assortment of colors that can match the frame color somewhat. It didn't match that well, however, and (as I wised up), I ultimately deemed it way too Freddy to use.



But that tape you've got looks quite stealthy. Thanks for posting the link, you are hereby absolved of any shill accusations. I've ordered some, so I'll eventually have to post the noflash/flash photos.

Flatballer

They don't say it on the site, but when I e-mailed them they said it was made by 3M. On the site it's called Engineer Grade or something like that. They have a bunch of other colors too. I think the "stealth" might be a new color, I dunno. They said different colors are made by different suppliers, but the stealth is 3M.

Oh, and I included the link a few posts up, and I just edited it into the OP.

urban_assault

Mine was 3M. The best stuff in my opinion. Plenty of colors and widths from which to choose. Try an autobody paint shop. Most places will probably have to order it for you though.

Disclosure: I worked for a 3M distributor and got mine for free.

Flatballer

I wanted them to see me, not be blinded by me.

urban_assault

It's not that bad.

3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective Film