Making Myself Side-Reflective

[kfergos]

I actually have a reflective Armadillo that I love, so I guess I'll be double-reflective when I put that back on. But right now it's studded tire season, and I already own a pair of really great non-reflective Nokian Hakkapeliitta W240 studded tires that I didn't want to replace.

I figured the rims were the least pretty part of my bike already, and as you say, tape would not be getting anywhere near the gorgeous ti frame. That would be desecration!

[7rider]

Just as an FYI
Peter White Cycles claims to have Schwalbe Marathon Winter - reflective sidewall studded tires in 700 c in stock: http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/studdedtires.asp

"700c version: ETRTO 35-622, 240 studs, 40 psi to 70 psi, our part number SWL11126448 Out of stock. May be available again in January, 2009.

700c version: ETRTO 42-622, 240 studs, 35 psi to 60 psi, our part number SWL11156448In Stock!

All sizes, $74.00 each"

[wackyjacky1]

I added some of the reflective stickers that TE sells to boost my visibility from the side:



I also added them to my helmet:

[CommuterChick]

I got Spokelits, and I'm giving these as Christmas presents, they're great -- come in a variety of colors, and make you very, very visible from the side. I jumped on them after I ALMOST turned into a rider -- dark bike, dark clothes, dark but busy road, rider had front and rear lights, good ones, but couldn't be seen at all square on from the side.
Spokelits have a steady and a blinky setting. And they cost $10 at my absolutely wonderful LBS

[Tri Girl]

The spokelits are pretty cool. I also like the reflective tape on the rims (and the TE stickers are really cute). I've also pinstriped my bike, like 7rider.
My main way to stay seen at night during the cold winters: stay in my car.

[lph]

I got Spokelits, and I'm giving these as Christmas presents, they're great -- come in a variety of colors, and make you very, very visible from the side. I jumped on them after I ALMOST turned into a rider -- dark bike, dark clothes, dark but busy road, rider had front and rear lights, good ones, but couldn't be seen at all square on from the side.
Spokelits have a steady and a blinky setting. And they cost $10 at my absolutely wonderful LBS

Oh, I SO want some of these for myself, or some of those TireSparx thingies that screw onto the valve, for myself and as presents for some winter biking buddies but I can't find them anywhere in the country

If anyone feels like sending me some I'll reimburse you and add some excellent Norwegian chocolate.

[redrhodie]

lph, I sent you a pm. I'd be happy to send you some!

[Eden]

I have TireSparx and I love them. I got a set for the hubby as well and several people have commented about how visible they are.

[lph]

lph, I sent you a pm. I'd be happy to send you some!

W00t! I got a package in the mail today! 2 each blue, green and red Spokelits, woohoo My 11yr-old son was very impressed, and envious. And redrhodie, bless her, added some chocolate that looks locally made. Yummy!

In exchange I went handicraft shopping. You said you liked the mittens called Selbuvotter, and as chance had it I was in Røros for the post-Christmas holidays. One of my closest friends grew up there and her family still has a cabin there. Røros is an old mining town, very picturesque, and it can get really, really cold there, so even to Osloites it's a bit exotic. When I came across some locally made mittens at Husfliden I had to get them. Husfliden is an organization devoted to preserving old handicraft traditions. In fact they're almost infamous for their opinions on how to wear the folk costume called "bunad" - no make-up, hair down, no sunglasses, and above all, no umbrellas

Sorry, I'm wandering here. I shall have to recommend this form of internet shopping to my friends, it's a lot of fun Mittens are in the mail!