Reflective ankle straps
02-07-15 | 08:56 PM
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SuperGimp
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From: Whittier, CA
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Reflective ankle straps
anybody have tips on a good one? Amazon links appreciated. 
I'm also pondering getting one of those running vests (really, just straps that cross over your chest) for visibility at night.
Reviews on amazon are... interesting, to say the least. I wish there were a moron filter.
I'm also pondering getting one of those running vests (really, just straps that cross over your chest) for visibility at night.
Reviews on amazon are... interesting, to say the least. I wish there were a moron filter.
02-07-15 | 09:02 PM
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From: Los Angeles
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I have both the reflective ankle straps and the Supernova ankle lights. From Road ID.
I ride in the dark a lot. Mr H thinks watching me in the dark that the ankle lights most clearly ID me as a cyclist.
My predawn rides are frequently with other people. From that I can tell you that (at least from my perspective on a bike), a hi-viz yellow jacket or vest is the most obvious. I have both.
https://www.roadid.com/builder/singl...spx?styleid=10
I ride in the dark a lot. Mr H thinks watching me in the dark that the ankle lights most clearly ID me as a cyclist.
My predawn rides are frequently with other people. From that I can tell you that (at least from my perspective on a bike), a hi-viz yellow jacket or vest is the most obvious. I have both.
https://www.roadid.com/builder/singl...spx?styleid=10
02-07-15 | 09:19 PM
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I have these: Robot Check
Small, but they do the trick. They don't stretch out over time and get loose like some of the more flexible ones I've tried.
Small, but they do the trick. They don't stretch out over time and get loose like some of the more flexible ones I've tried.
02-08-15 | 07:05 AM
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From: Rocket City, No'ala
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The Commuting forum is a good place to ask, too.
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02-08-15 | 07:09 AM
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Try a dollar store. I've seen some at the stores here. Bright green with a reflective strip, and hold your pants away from you chain.
02-08-15 | 07:29 AM
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From: Ann Arbor, MI
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OP, before you do anything, you should check out Elevengear.com
Lots of high vis stuff, incl. reflective slap bands ($4.50). Good folks, too.
Lots of high vis stuff, incl. reflective slap bands ($4.50). Good folks, too.
02-08-15 | 09:25 AM
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From: Lake Forest, IL
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I use these jandd straps, but the newer ones with the bigger reflector look better than the ones I have.
I use this joglite vest. It's fine. Not great, but I haven't been able to find one that I like that much better. If I were getting one today I would probably get the cactus creek vest.
I use this joglite vest. It's fine. Not great, but I haven't been able to find one that I like that much better. If I were getting one today I would probably get the cactus creek vest.
02-08-15 | 11:32 AM
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There is now 1" webbing made with a Strip of the reflective stuff impregnating one side to buy by the foot or 100' roll and sew your Own.
https://www.seattlefabrics.com/Refletive%20Ribbon.jpg
https://www.seattlefabrics.com/Refletive%20Ribbon.jpg
02-08-15 | 11:52 AM
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I've been using a reflective vest from Tractor Supply. Inexpensive, bright, and breathable.
Tractor Supply Co. - Enjoy browsing:High-Visibility Clothing
Tractor Supply Co. - Enjoy browsing:High-Visibility Clothing
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