I FLY Posted May 21, 2020 Share I liked your post because it gives me slightly more confidence to do the commute.I must admit, I was on the road last night (in the car) between 17:30 and 18:30 and was getting a little apprehensive about the darkness.But what you and ChrisF say about being more visible makes sense.My friends used to joke that that the air traffic controllers at Lanseria Airport had to phone me to dim my lights as the pilots were getting confused. ChrisF and Vetplant 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamil Posted May 21, 2020 Share It's the twilight that's not great for visibility. Lights are important but equally and in daylight and twilight conditions, both reflective and fluro / lumo colours for commuters. In twilight many motorists don't have their lights on and reflective clothing then is not effective. Vetplant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted May 21, 2020 Share My friends used to joke that that the air traffic controllers at Lanseria Airport had to phone me to dim my lights as the pilots were getting confused. On my commuter I have two flashing red lights at the back. Another flashing red light on the right side of the bike. Two white lights facing forward. When it is dark one is "on", and the other "flashing", when it is light outside both are on "flashing mode. and one of those YELLOW jackets Vetplant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Albert Cycles Posted May 21, 2020 Share I liked your post because it gives me slightly more confidence to do the commute.I must admit, I was on the road last night (in the car) between 17:30 and 18:30 and was getting a little apprehensive about the darkness.But what you and ChrisF say about being more visible makes sense.One of the best ways to be visible in the dark is to fit a small light or reflective tape around your right ankle . That moving light is a must see. Mojoman, Vetplant and ChrisF 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alleyne Posted May 21, 2020 Share For the back of the bike it really helps to have a flashing white and a flashing red light rather than just red, way more visible and catches the eye easier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruhbikesbro Posted May 21, 2020 Share Sorry to go off abit topic but with all the recent muggings I’ve heard about. Would you guys consider it ethical to ride with someone ,or maybe two people (all riding with masks)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbr Posted May 21, 2020 Share I wouldn't stone you for it, my opinion is that the mask is the most important thing, the rest meh.. you end up breathing the same air as 100 of maskless runners every morning so sitting in your mates slipstream whose wearing a mask surely isn't ideal but probably doesn't make much of a difference... I never actually organised meetups but I did happen once to meet a friend during my ride and we did a bit of the road together. I'm assuming this isn't an organised group Bruhbikesbro and Vetplant 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoman Posted May 21, 2020 Share One of the best ways to be visible in the dark is to fit a small light or reflective tape around your right ankle . That moving light is a must see.I bought some of that reflective yellow and white tape you get on mining PPE etc and added some velcro to it and strap these bands around my ankles if I am out at night... Prince Albert Cycles and BaGearA 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane_Bosch Posted May 21, 2020 Share Yissie I need some Jonkers in my life right now. There are some cracks appearing in some of my relationships. In particular the one with my cartoon guy in Zwift. DieselnDust, Captain Fastbastard Mayhem, Prince Albert Cycles and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Boab Posted May 21, 2020 Share Dischem believe it or not, sell reflective yellow anklets for R10. I bought some of that reflective yellow and white tape you get on mining PPE etc and added some velcro to it and strap these bands around my ankles if I am out at night... DieselnDust and Mojoman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jako De Wet Posted May 21, 2020 Share Agreed, I need some dirt under my tires!Looking up at Helderberg each day, not being able to ride there is heart breakingYissie I need some Jonkers in my life right now. There are some cracks appearing in some of my relationships. In particular the one with my cartoon guy in Zwift. Edited May 21, 2020 by Jako De Wet Duane_Bosch and Eddy Gordo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTBeer Posted May 21, 2020 Share Yissie I need some Jonkers in my life right now. There are some cracks appearing in some of my relationships. In particular the one with my cartoon guy in Zwift.Agreed. Jonkers Conters Tokai TBM any dirt will do. I find this road riding mind numbingly dull. Jako De Wet and DieselnDust 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ouzo Posted May 21, 2020 Share Thanks for the suggestions guys, think I’ll pick up some of that reflective stuff from dischem. I also have an anklet light thingy that I got at the discovery stand at 947 expo, was never really bright but maybe I must check if a fresh battery will sort it out. Also, still need to convince the wife that it’s not such a bad idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchelicious Posted May 21, 2020 Share Thanks for the suggestions guys, think I’ll pick up some of that reflective stuff from dischem. I also have an anklet light thingy that I got at the discovery stand at 947 expo, was never really bright but maybe I must check if a fresh battery will sort it out. Also, still need to convince the wife that it’s not such a bad idea.How safe is the route that you need to take? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ghost Posted May 21, 2020 Share On the rear light thing, I recently shelled out for a Garmin Varia light. I thought it was expensive but that I’d give it a try anyway. I’ve been really surprised with how well the radar works (zero cars missed) and it’s made such a difference as I ride the country roads.Before I was constantly looking behind me when I thought I heard a car (was wrong most of the time) and now it tells me.I love it. cadenceblur, Vetplant, Prince Albert Cycles and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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