tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17397413.post5467251301353155698..comments2023-11-07T15:25:23.112-06:00Comments on commuterDude: Reflective gear doesn't matter?kGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14572371287751503718noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17397413.post-13767065292314368372016-03-14T15:32:58.998-05:002016-03-14T15:32:58.998-05:00Awesome post. Most informative. Thx! , Super! Th...Awesome post. Most informative. Thx! , Super! Thanks especially for the video! Isabellahttp://mountainbikeez.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17397413.post-34559376308156513872012-04-04T01:16:23.215-05:002012-04-04T01:16:23.215-05:00That was a very informative post. I guess the keys...That was a very informative post. I guess the keys to avoiding accidents here are make yourself visible and stay on the side of the road as much as possible.sturgohttp://www.backsafeaustralia.com.au/sturgo/default.aspxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17397413.post-4072175508351974642011-09-30T09:51:26.063-05:002011-09-30T09:51:26.063-05:00It seems the original "?" got left off t...It seems the original "?" got left off the end of the post title... originally the intent was angled as a question, as if to say "really? that's what you think about reflective gear?". So, that's been corrected. @John Allen ---- there is a subtext here that absolutely needs clarifying, and I should have prefaced the article in such a way that this was more clear: headlights are **absolutely** essential, as well as tail-lights. This was written on the premise that anyone reading it would already be running good lights, and your comment helps me realize that fact probably ISN'T something I could assume - so, for those following the comments here, John is correct: while reflective gear is important, none of it matters if a motorist isn't pointing their lights at you. The use of a good, properly-aimed tail-light was mentioned in the article, but it must be said that a good, properly-aimed HEAD-light is must-have equipment. Have something you can see the road WITH, as well as something motorists from all angles can see YOU with. Thanks, John!kGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14572371287751503718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17397413.post-5876385969223485382011-09-26T13:46:27.561-05:002011-09-26T13:46:27.561-05:00Excuse me but did you say anything about headlight...Excuse me but did you say anything about headlights? Reflectors only look bright to a person close to the source of light. Rear-facing reflectors are usually effective, though a taillight also is highly advisable. Forward-facing reflectors usually are not -- the headlight beams of vehicles pulling out of side streets or driveways aren't aimed at you, not to speak of pedestrians, who don't have headlights. Bicyclists need a headlight even when riding under streetlights.<br /><br />Please see <a href="http://bikexprt.com/bicycle/reflectors/index.htm" rel="nofollow">my articles here</a>.John S. Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08731232655773487676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17397413.post-4514441060292424572011-09-26T13:28:19.232-05:002011-09-26T13:28:19.232-05:00Good post, but the title confuses me (not that tha...Good post, but the title confuses me (not that that's a difficult task).PM Summerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08841490283131875648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17397413.post-32717445252087668842011-09-26T10:08:26.397-05:002011-09-26T10:08:26.397-05:00Excellent post. It can't be said enough that ...Excellent post. It can't be said enough that reflective gear is a necessity, and it cannot be overdone. I'd rather look like an alien from outerspace than not be seen on the road. <br /><br />Would you consider changing your title of this post? I think I get your intent, to bring out enough curiosity in someone to read it, but if someone just reads the title without delving fully into the post it could potentially be misleading. I'm sure you could come up with a title that 'hooks' somebody even more so than this one.Matteohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07339424635893623978noreply@blogger.com