tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955311294411328562.post4943603476516926363..comments2023-08-18T11:40:19.852-06:00Comments on Los Alamos and Santa Fe Bikes: The Great Reflector Shoot-OutScotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10105951751896463667noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955311294411328562.post-5610271832997089322011-02-17T14:53:02.260-07:002011-02-17T14:53:02.260-07:00Pictures? Pictures?Pictures? Pictures?SiouxGeonzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14852040976080951492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955311294411328562.post-17477886094262927532007-11-03T19:01:00.000-06:002007-11-03T19:01:00.000-06:00The Consumer Product Safety Commission (which is c...The Consumer Product Safety Commission (which is chartered to regulate toy safety) requires reflectors on bikes when they're sold new in stores. Many purchasers think that's all you need.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955311294411328562.post-38236265272408287572007-11-03T07:07:00.000-06:002007-11-03T07:07:00.000-06:00Thanks for the research. It's scientific enough, ...Thanks for the research. It's scientific enough, just not a large study.<BR/><BR/>I've gone one step farther: reflective ankle bands with an internal light for those rare times that I get caught out in the dark.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11793742586042315622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955311294411328562.post-66979727633827153792007-03-08T18:48:00.000-07:002007-03-08T18:48:00.000-07:00I can recommend the DOT-rated reflective tape, suc...I can recommend the DOT-rated reflective tape, such as that available from <BR/><BR/>http://www.identi-tape.com/hi-intensity.htmScotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10105951751896463667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955311294411328562.post-61059185468655227722007-03-08T18:43:00.000-07:002007-03-08T18:43:00.000-07:00Reflective ankle bands rule!! Cheap, lightweight, ...Reflective ankle bands rule!! <BR/><BR/>Cheap, lightweight, aero, visible 360 degrees, and eye-catching by their motion. Also, they connect to the rider, not the bike. The ones I use are "Jog-a-lite" brand, available at REI: <BR/><BR/>http://tinyurl.com/27wxkrScotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10105951751896463667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955311294411328562.post-1891947456372154102007-03-08T18:38:00.000-07:002007-03-08T18:38:00.000-07:00Neale-Great article - I think you overstated the v...Neale-<BR/><BR/>Great article - I think you overstated the violence of our disagreement, but I'll let that go in the name of poetic license and dramatic effect. :)<BR/><BR/>Are you sure that NM law requires so many reflectors? The only rules I am aware of require only a rear red reflector plus a light in front if riding at night. I'd like to see a citation of the statue that requires the 10 reflectors.Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10105951751896463667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955311294411328562.post-11623594106923264952007-03-08T18:27:00.000-07:002007-03-08T18:27:00.000-07:00"Not only Sheldon Brown but others including John ..."Not only Sheldon Brown but others including John Forester have bitterly criticized the all-reflector lighting system."<BR/><BR/>Khal - can you provide an example of someone who has advocated an "all reflector lighting system." This strikes me as a straw-man argument.Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10105951751896463667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955311294411328562.post-86768941920742600332007-03-08T18:24:00.000-07:002007-03-08T18:24:00.000-07:00March 8, 2007 5:37 PM :Yeah, looks like the disobe...March 8, 2007 5:37 PM :<BR/><BR/>Yeah, looks like the disobedience of road rules is an area where we cyclists have to apply some peer pressure to each other. I am preparing a blog post on just this topic.Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10105951751896463667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955311294411328562.post-21993591820745864452007-03-08T18:22:00.000-07:002007-03-08T18:22:00.000-07:00March 7, 2007 9:45 PM:Yeah, good call on the blog ...March 7, 2007 9:45 PM:<BR/><BR/>Yeah, good call on the blog death. I have a couple of posts ready to go up. I'm going to try to make sure that we make at least 2 new posts a week between us.Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10105951751896463667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955311294411328562.post-13414886596767439902007-03-08T17:37:00.000-07:002007-03-08T17:37:00.000-07:00I just saw an obviously accomplished road rider go...I just saw an obviously accomplished road rider go through a red light. It's a totally stupid maneuver: turn right, then go behind the car going the other way, crossing the road not at the intersection but farther back -- thus not having to stop at the red light and creating a potentially bad situation. <BR/><BR/>A friend of mine rides 1,000s of miles a year and I've since this friend run red lights all the time on a bike.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955311294411328562.post-7187697537540580822007-03-07T21:45:00.000-07:002007-03-07T21:45:00.000-07:00This blog is going to die a slow death - soon, if ...This blog is going to die a slow death - soon, if you don't blog. Here's an idea -how about a list of bad cyclists in town. The ones that make it dangerous for all the rest of us. We could even have photos of them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955311294411328562.post-79468799879360004062007-02-28T10:09:00.000-07:002007-02-28T10:09:00.000-07:00Another way to say it is that reflectors only work...Another way to say it is that reflectors only work if the other guy remembered to turn his lights on!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06362538022783086545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955311294411328562.post-64576527421203039012007-02-28T08:44:00.000-07:002007-02-28T08:44:00.000-07:00Not only Sheldon Brown but others including John F...Not only Sheldon Brown but others including John Forester have bitterly criticized the all-reflector lighting system. Basically, reflectors are worthless unless headlights are pointed at them. Also, since they require two-way light travel, they are susceptible to fog or dust. Nothing replaces a good set of lights. --Khal Spencer, LAB instructor 1173.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com