Road I'D - Compare & Contrast

[Eden]

So this thread convinced me that a road id is a good idea. While I don't go out without my cell phone and some ID, I've realized that it would be quite easy to be parted from my stuff and/or to have my phone not in working order..... not to mention that I commute with a messenger bag and there is certainly the possibility of having my stuff strewn and lost from there in the event of an accident. I also race, in which case I don't have *anything* on me... the race organizer should know who I am via my race number, but I don't think that should be totally counted on....

The comments here certainly helped with the choice (wrist band) and what to put on it. I got the nylon/velcro band in a size sm. I must say it is a bit chunky for my little frame. The metal tag + the two rubber bits that hold it down are wider than my wrist, so it sticks out a bit. It might have been worth the extra 10$ to get the new neoprene style.I have a pretty tiny wrist and the small is just comfortably loose when left all the way out at its longest possible length. Most people will probably need the medium.

It's not really comfortable or good enough looking (on me at least.... maybe on someone that it doesn't look so big...) that I would want to wear it off the bike, though that's probably not a bad thing. I stopped wearing a watch about 5 years ago because I was getting contact dermatitis from the band.

Here's to hoping I never need it!

[TxDoc]

I use xtreme sports id because it's made of silicone and more comfortable. My recommendation is the wristband, and something interactive that can be looked up online and by phone. And please please please keep the info updated - don't know how many times people forget to update medications, problems and allergies...

[Eden]

One thing I did ponder - I take allergy meds when I need to - usually its only a few months out of the year. Nothing major like an inhaler, just Allegra and Singulaire. I didn't put them on there.... since its more likely I won't be taking them than will be... was that a bad idea?

[brianne]

One thing I did ponder - I take allergy meds when I need to - usually its only a few months out of the year. Nothing major like an inhaler, just Allegra and Singulaire. I didn't put them on there.... since its more likely I won't be taking them than will be... was that a bad idea?

According to the Road ID page "What Should I Put on My ID?" page, "If you have allergies to certain medications or food, we highly recommend that you indicate this on your ID. (NOTE: you do NOT need to list any 'seasonal' allergies)."

I spent a LOT of time on this site earlier.

[HillSlugger]

Does anyone how coupon codes?

[brianne]

The coupon code I have is for 20% off every order through August 31. PM me if you'd like to use it.

[Eden]

I did a search through google just put in "road id" + coupon and came up with a 20% off one too.

I realize that listing seasonal allergies wasn't necessary - tree pollen probably never put anyone into anaphalaxis..... I'm more concerned about the medication. Not the Allegra so much - you can get its counterpart OTC, and while they usually want to know if you've taken any OTC meds, its relatively benign stuff. I do also take Singulaire, though I have second thoughts about listing it, as 1- I don't take it all the time and 2- it tends to give people the false impression that I have asthma, which I do not. It's only for allergies.