The reflectors seemed to make my wheels wobble when I went fast down the hill, that's why I took mine off.
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07-08-2007, 08:31 PM #1
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07-08-2007, 08:54 PM #2
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I think it's largely a style issue.
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07-08-2007, 09:01 PM #3
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I actually like the idea of reflective tires. Probably not for regular roadbike since I don't ride it at night often, but I've seriously considered a pair for my commute bike and might spring for it this winter when it starts getting dark early. The side visibility issue is important. I just don't like those spoke reflectors
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07-08-2007, 09:08 PM #4
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I have Vittoria Randonneurs: 28mm on my road bike and 32 mm on my utility bike. The reflective sidewalls were only $4 more than the regular sidewalls.
I think the sidewalls say "BIKE" in your headlights better than the spoke reflectors, but I'm a belt-and-suspenders kind of gal.
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07-09-2007, 01:21 AM #5
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These things are the coolest:
www.lightweights.org
I have them on my spokes, my gloves, the back of my helmet, my panniers, my Timbuk2 bag...it's kind of like "bedazzling" for your bike!
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07-09-2007, 06:04 AM #6
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Ooooh! They also have black reflective tape! How cool is that!?! I could put it all over my black bike, and still be reflective! Thanks for the link, Lise!!!
Originally Posted by Lise
These things are the coolest:
www.lightweights.org
I have them on my spokes, my gloves, the back of my helmet, my panniers, my Timbuk2 bag...it's kind of like "bedazzling" for your bike!
We have enough gloomy weather here that I feel better loaded up with bright color and reflectors. (I just ordered a roll of 3M Scotchlite from TE http://www.teamestrogen.com/products.asp?pID=1982 )Last edited by KnottedYet; 07-09-2007 at 06:10 AM.
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07-09-2007, 08:00 AM #7
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Are you asking about those cheap clear plastic things on the spokes (about 2 x 4 inches)? Quite often they are there only for legal purposes. I've seen them loosen, get out of place and jam the wheel. Not a pretty picture. I've seen the plastic seatpost-mounted rearfacing type drop down, jam a wheel and cause an endo on a mtb.
I'm all for using reflective stuff on the bike at night, but use reflective tires when you can and replace the cheap stuff with quality accessories and check the bolts often.Frends know gud humors when dey is hear it. ~ Da Crockydiles of ZZE.
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07-09-2007, 08:09 AM #8
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Lise, what do they look like in the day light?
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07-09-2007, 08:03 AM #9
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Are all the products tape? It's hard to see in the photos. Have you tried the elastic version on your clothing? Does it go through the wash? Originally Posted by Lise
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