Road ID

[DDH]

I have the basic one. I wasn't to concerned with ordering from them online. There are not many places that I will order from online, because we try to be very careful, but they are a reputable company so I wasn't to concerned and haven't had any problems thus far.

[Fujichants]

I have the basic one as well. Nice and simple.

[kerrybelle]

I have the basic one. I wasn't to concerned with ordering from them online. There are not many places that I will order from online, because we try to be very careful, but they are a reputable company so I wasn't to concerned and haven't had any problems thus far.

Thanks for the input. My concern isn't with ordering online, but with having my information stored by them, where someone could possibly gain access to it. If they have your insurance info then they would have your SSN, too.

I'm still deciding, but think I'll go with the regular one.

[K8sgotgame]

I just picked up the basic one because I ride a lot in middle of nowhere NY. Makes me feel a little bit more secure as my ID is always in my saddle bag -- not that useful if I get jumped and some farmer steals my bike leaving me in a ditch.

[NoNo]

I've also been thinking of getting one of these, but I have a different problem (sorry for the thread hijack): which one to get? I don't even wear a watch because I don't like things on my wrist, banging around every time I put my hand down. On a hot day, I doubt I'll be comfortable with the dog tags sticking to me. I was thinking the ankle style, but wasn't sure if it rubbed or impeded the natural movement at all. So what does everyone here use and how does it work for you?

[Aquila]

I'm like you about not wanting things on my wrist (or ankle). I use the one that you stick through your shoe lace. I only notice it because the color's bright when I tie my shoe. I'd get cranky with something on my wrist or ankle, I think.

[kerrybelle]

I'm not sure which style to get, either. I think the wrist or ankle band would be best and easily seen, but not sure about taking it on and off all the time. In theory you could wear the 'dog' tag style all the time, not sure I would though.

[Grog]

I have a traditional Fixx (dogtag).

I live in Canada, which would probably not be an issue with the interactive version, but I just don't want the emergency work to depend on a phone call. I'd rather pay another $20 when the information changes... (which is not very often)...

[Harley]

Milkbone..
what do you think is the best information to have on these id's?
allergies, medical problems are important but what else?
name, age, birth date, blood type, contact phone numbers, insurance info?

thanks for your input.

[solobiker]

Thanks for starting this post. I have been thinking about getting one for sometime now.

[KnottedYet]

I wear my ankle one all the time.

Add the wrist one when I ride.

[CATWOMAN]

I've had my basic one for a year now. Mine is so basic that when I had an issue with one of the contacts on it, I took a sharpie and crossed out his name and number I love the basic because it allows a loved one to know I'm in trouble at the same time as being able to convey important information about me to a hospital or whatever.

Don't forget about putting emergency contact numbers under (In Case of Emergency) ICE 1, ICE 2, .... in your cell phone address book. We were informed of this in Georgia; don't know if it was a national thing or just local.

[spindizzy]

I have also been thinking about getting one as I keep misplacing my drivers license..in my jersey, my saddlebag, back in my wallet...I've also had a very morbid (but kinda' funny) thought. Don't mind them around my ankle but with my luck I'd be involved in something that would cause the loss of the leg..and the id.

[KSH]

I've also been thinking of getting one of these, but I have a different problem (sorry for the thread hijack): which one to get? I don't even wear a watch because I don't like things on my wrist, banging around every time I put my hand down. On a hot day, I doubt I'll be comfortable with the dog tags sticking to me. I was thinking the ankle style, but wasn't sure if it rubbed or impeded the natural movement at all. So what does everyone here use and how does it work for you?

I have the ankle one. Since it's a velco strap you can make it as tight or as lose as you want.

Since you probably wear socks... you just put it over your sock and honestly, you will never notice it.

I wear mine for cycling and running and have never once paid attention to it. Then again, I don't make it too tight or too loose.

[Miranda]

I've also been thinking of getting one of these, but I have a different problem (sorry for the thread hijack): which one to get? I don't even wear a watch because I don't like things on my wrist, banging around every time I put my hand down. On a hot day, I doubt I'll be comfortable with the dog tags sticking to me. I was thinking the ankle style, but wasn't sure if it rubbed or impeded the natural movement at all. So what does everyone here use and how does it work for you?

I realize this thread is a bit old, but I love these people at RoadID so much I have to put in a blab about their products.

I bought their products after having the problem of not remembering to bring my DL with me as ID. I was almost hit at dusk, with no ID, and alone. Not good. When I take off my RoadID, I strap it to my helmet. I never ride without putting my helmet on, so I don't ever forget to put on my RoadID at the same time.

I am a person that can't stand tags in the collars of tops etc. Cut em out right away.

I have the pink wrist basic ID. They did a great job arranging all of my info to get it to fit. I have a pink Polar HRM, so pink on each wrist works. They are light.

I bought ankle ID bands just for some extra reflective material. They are very soft, and light. If you place it too low or loose, it might get in with the shoe. Just snug it up a bit. You will forget it's there.

I have a Firefly on my Topeak wedge bag. Fits perfect. VERY cheap batteries from their site, vs a discount store.

Lastly, I recently bought some extra Fireflys to put on my ankle ID bands. I am going to try night riding, and saw a cyclist once with red blinkies on his ankles. Very attention catching... blinkies and pedaling movement. I decided that just clipping them on the strap would be bothersome. I can sew some, and simply took a seam ripper to the elastic strap and threaded the Fireflys through, and securely sewed it back together. That you can feel some, but it's ok.

FWIW...

Miranda