
Originally Posted by
traveller_62
CorsairMac,
Where did you find the IllumiNITE cycling jacket? And is it a shell or a more heavy weight jacket?
I'm in desparate need of highly reflective cycling clothing. Since it is pitch black here at 4:30 in the afternoon I need something that makes me highly visible.
I saw a great jacket on the IllumiNITE web site but I can't seem to find a distributer. The TE store carries some nice stuff from IllumiNITE, but I haven't seen the jacket I want.
-traveller
http://www.rei.com/product/47942637....HP_CYCLING_TOC
sorry it took me so long to get back with you traveller. I actually ordered this from REI since my local one didn't carry it. So far it's worked out Great for me!! I LOVE the IllumiNITE stuff: currently I have leg warmers, this jacket and a pair of tights. I wear the jacket and tights when I'm walking the dogs at night besides my commute. What I'm noticing as the days get darker - you don't have that "roar up behind you swerve at the last minute" thing going on when I wear them. It's like having a thousand reflectors all over you. One of my riding buddies gets a kick out of riding behind and to the side so she can see me "glow" when the headlights pick me up. I also use a headlight and 2 blinkies in the back but when I'm wearing the IllumiNITE even I can see it glowing so I know they can!
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