Road ID Elite

[Catrin]

Does anyone have the Road ID Elite (https://www.roadid.com/common/learnmore_elite.aspx?GoBackURL=https%3a%2f%2fwww.roadid.com%2fcommon%2fid.aspx%3fhash%3del)?

I have the regular interactive version in purple, but I have sensitive skin and it bothers my wrist a little. I want to stick with a wrist id - so wondered if anyone used it. I am unsure what "fashionable rubberized compound" actually is, so if anyone with sensitive skin has anything to report on it I would appreciate it. If it causes problems in other ways than the regular id, then there is no reason to switch.

Thanks!

[MartianDestiny]

No help from me other than potentially calling them. I get the impression that they have pretty darn good customer service and would be happy to talk with you.

My *guess* is the band is the same "rubbery" band that is used in sport watches, especially since it has a metal watch-type clasp (which may be aggravating for you actually, I hear they fit looser, so the metal rubbing might be an issue?)

I know this will sound a bit odd, but would a smaller "ankle ID" be small enough for your wrist (I know it wouldn't work for me, but my wrists are tiny)? That would give you a layer of neoprene at least.

[Catrin]

No help from me other than potentially calling them. I get the impression that they have pretty darn good customer service and would be happy to talk with you.

My *guess* is the band is the same "rubbery" band that is used in sport watches, especially since it has a metal watch-type clasp (which may be aggravating for you actually, I hear they fit looser, so the metal rubbing might be an issue?)

I know this will sound a bit odd, but would a smaller "ankle ID" be small enough for your wrist (I know it wouldn't work for me, but my wrists are tiny)? That would give you a layer of neoprene at least.

The version I currently have has no metal touching the skin, the material is some kind of material with a texture/woven. My skin doesn't seem to like the texture though my wrist might get used to it.

My skin is very sensitive to lots of different things, dust, metal, certain types of cloth, etc. It is a good idea to call them, I am just trying to decide if it will make a difference to spend another $30 on another band. I like my Road ID, just trying to decide if the rubbery version would cause a rash once I get out there in the sun and heat.

[MartianDestiny]

The rubbery version (Elite) has a metal clasp (sorry if I wasn't being clear. I might need some caffeine this morning ;) ) Sounds like it might not be a good solution if metal is a known irritant.

[Serotta Jim]

Their office is in the next office park over from where I work. Their story is a great one - 2 guys who have a great idea, bring it to market and back it up with great customer service. They support local cycling teams & groups. Good Company!

[Catrin]

The rubbery version (Elite) has a metal clasp (sorry if I wasn't being clear. I might need some caffeine this morning ;) ) Sounds like it might not be a good solution if metal is a known irritant.

Ahhh, now I get it, thanks. Yeah, most metals are a for problem me short of titanium and I somehow doubt that they use that in the clasps :p


Their office is in the next office park over from where I work. Their story is a great one - 2 guys who have a great idea, bring it to market and back it up with great customer service. They support local cycling teams & groups. Good Company!

This is good to know, I am just going to call them. It may be that my skin will adjust to the material with more wear, and it isn't causing an active problem as of yet.

[Becky]

I'm pretty sure that the clasp on the Elite is stainless steel, just like the ID plate.

[Catrin]

I'm pretty sure that the clasp on the Elite is stainless steel, just like the ID plate.

Which means it would likely be a problem for me.. however there are different grades of stainless, so this is certainly worthy of a phone call. I also want to find out what a "rubberized compound" is.

I am finding TE very useful tonight to avoid working :o

[Becky]

Which means it would likely be a problem for me.. however there are different grades of stainless, so this is certainly worthy of a phone call. I also want to find out what a "rubberized compound" is.

I am finding TE very useful tonight to avoid working :o

Please post whatever info you can find out! I'm curious about what that "rubberized compound" is.

[rubywagon]

I have this Road ID. The feel of the rubber bracelet is similar to one of those rubbery Livestrong bracelets. I love it.

[LilBolt]

I have issues with anything on my wrists...I can't wear watches, bracelets. Even though you said you prefer the wrist band, you really may want to rethink and try the ankle version. I've always found it to be 'forgettably' comfortable, but I do wear it over my ankle-high socks. Keep us posted on what you learn.

[Catrin]

I have issues with anything on my wrists...I can't wear watches, bracelets. Even though you said you prefer the wrist band, you really may want to rethink and try the ankle version. I've always found it to be 'forgettably' comfortable, but I do wear it over my ankle-high socks. Keep us posted on what you learn.

I've been told by EMT folks that they automatically look at wrists rather than ankles for such things...so I want to go the wrist route if at all possible. I have enough odd health issues that I don't want them to miss it.

added: It also might help if I keep it as loose as possible :rolleyes:

[LilBolt]

"I've been told by EMT folks that they automatically look at wrists rather than ankles"

Ahhh...that's good to know!

[mariacycle]

I could be completely off but I was telling a friend about how I wanted to get a Road ID and he told me that the EMTs will still automatically look in your bag/panier/pockets for a wallet with ID (regardless of wrist identification) so I ended up saying "well I always carry my actual ID so no use spending the extra money on another..."

Again, not saying this is hard fact. Just an opinion I recently heard.

[MartianDestiny]

I could be completely off but I was telling a friend about how I wanted to get a Road ID and he told me that the EMTs will still automatically look in your bag/panier/pockets for a wallet with ID (regardless of wrist identification) so I ended up saying "well I always carry my actual ID so no use spending the extra money on another..."

Again, not saying this is hard fact. Just an opinion I recently heard.

I don't think this is necessarily true (I've heard and seen EMTs not do this), and I, for one, am not willing to bet my life on it (even if I DO keep the real things in my bike bag).

Yea, if you broke your collar bone and are maybe a little dazed they may take the time to look, but I seriously doubt they are going to go digging through bike bags if you are in a life and death situation. A purse or similar (what someone would be carrying if not participating in an athletic activity) can be picked up and thrown in the ambulance to be gone through later, A bike cannot.

A GOOD cop may sort through it after the fact and send it on, but at that point the medics have spent valuable time without info. If it is a road accident there is likely a criminal investigation, NO ONE will touch the bike until the cops have fully documented everything (and the ambulance will be long gone by then). I've witnessed this. EMT's couldn't have cared less about the bike (or possible ID on it) and no one touched it for a good 30 minutes (and even then they picked it up and laid it on the side of the road to clear for traffic without really looking at it).

If I'm dying I don't want them to need to go hunting for information that may or may not be there. There's also the added benefit of being able to provide information that's not typically on a card in your wallet (emergency contact numbers, known allergies, known conditions, etc.) in addition to the typically available name/address/insurance.

I'm not sure why anyone would steer someone away from a $20 investment that could save their life. Potential overkill in some situations or not.

[roadie gal]

I've been told by EMT folks that they automatically look at wrists rather than ankles for such things...so I want to go the wrist route if at all possible. I have enough odd health issues that I don't want them to miss it.

added: It also might help if I keep it as loose as possible :rolleyes:

How about a MedicAlert tag if you have other medical problems? I have a MedicAlert sports band. It's a nylon band with a plastic clip. The tag itself is metal, but the band is between you and the tag.

As an ER doc, I HIGHLY recommend some wearable ID, whether it's a Road ID or MedicAlert tag. The whole reason for wearing something like that is if you're incapacitated and can't give any info. If you have a head injury, the paramedics are going to scoop and go, not spend time looking through your stuff to find ID. The police might, but who knows how long that will take. I would go with a wrist band over the ankle, which might get cut off with your clothing. The necklace would be a close second. The shoe tag has a good chance of getting lost and not seen.

[Catrin]

How about a MedicAlert tag if you have other medical problems?

I already have the regular Road ID - nothing metallic touches my skin. I was just considering upgrading to their nicer version - but that one DOES have metal that touches - and plastic causes me problems as well. I think the regular one will be fine as long as I keep it loose enough - I didn't realize how tight I had it.

[Catrin]

..I have the regular interactive version in purple, but I have sensitive skin and it bothers my wrist a little. I want to stick with a wrist id - so wondered if anyone used it. I am unsure what "fashionable rubberized compound" actually is, so if anyone with sensitive skin has anything to report on it I would appreciate it. If it causes problems in other ways than the regular id, then there is no reason to switch.

Thanks!

I finally got around to calling Road ID to ask them what the "fashionable rubberized compound" actually is for their elite bands.

The woman I spoke with didn't have the exact list of ingredients, but basically it is rubber, silicone, and NO latex. This is kind of what I figured, but it seemed good to check before I get a new one - and Becky was also interested in learning the ingredients.

[loopybunny]

Someone suggested a smaller ankle version to wear on your wrist. The ankle one is foamy unless they've changed it. Pretty comfortable.

Another option would be the ExtremeSportsID (https://xtremesportsid.com/main/) which is one of the those little silicone wristbands, but personalized with your info. I noticed George Hincapie wearing one (http://www.flickr.com/photos/49521477@N02/4551016303/in/set-72157623804727643/) at an event a couple of months ago, but didn't know what it was until this morning.

Personally, the rubber or rubber-like stuff sticks to me and moves around on my wrist/arm and I don't care much for it. They also break.