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The only difference from the rest of reflective stuff (armbands, pedals, wheel wire wraps) is the ad-hoc nature of the stuff. Me, I'll stick to the traditional
by Piskvorrr 11y ago
The only difference from the rest of reflective stuff (armbands, pedals, wheel wire wraps) is the ad-hoc nature of the stuff. Me, I'll stick to the traditional reflective strips (plus lights).
The real issue is this: the protective elements are already widely available (to cyclists and pedestrians alike) and cheap - how is this more attractive to the current unlit and dark-clad "ninjas" than existing alternatives? In other words, the product might be useful to people who already do use other safety elements - how is this aimed at the ones who don't?
- herbig 11y agoYeah, I agree. The only thing this has is being new and "cool." To me, it's just more inconvenient than wearing traditional stuff. Bright blinking lights are the best way to increase visibility, and many people (in NYC at least) don't even bother with those.
- fennecfoxen 11y agoNaah. High-visibility fluorescent yellow cycling jackets or similar attire are better ways: your body is a large blob that is much easier to notice than a little blinking light, especially if you're going along areas where there are lots of other light sources competing for the driver's attention. But there's no reason you shouldn't go for both, of course.