[SDCBC] Bicyclist Dies After Being Hit By Mercedes

[markw]

Pepboys and autoparts stores carry short pieces, but if you want longer
stuff, you can get it here.  I bought a pack with I think 2 foot strips
at Pepboys, just cut it with scissors didn't touch the back and put it
on the clean surface of the bike.

You can see how it stands out in daylight here:

http://www.the508.com/2006web/shows/2006show14/pages/DSC_0045.html

here's a source, kind of pricey.

http://www.identi-tape.com/conspicuity.htm

Mark




Tom Lettington wrote:
> Mark,
> 
> Can you identify a source for the DOT C2 retro reflective tape?  I'd buy
> some in a heartbeat!!
> 
>    -Tom
> 
> At 07:31 PM 9/20/2007, markw wrote:
>> Tom Lettington wrote:
>> > At 04:10 PM 9/20/2007, Serge Issakov wrote:
>> >> On 9/20/07, Frank  Paiano <wondernerd at juno.com> wrote:
>> >>
>> >>> A man riding a bicycle without a light ...
>> >
>> > A headlight and/or taillight would have probably done very little to
>> > enhance the cyclist's visibility in this case.  What we need to learn
>> > from this incident (assuming the reported circumstances are accurate)
>> > is that side visibility is very important. I'm willing to bet the
>> > cyclist had no reflectors on his wheels or, even better,  reflective
>> > sidewalls on his tires and was not wearing any kind of reflect
>>
>> Unfortunately those pesky reflectors are usually the first to go on most
>> peoples bikes including my own.   Also I haven't seen a reflective
>> sidewall on a 23-25x700c yet.  What does work well, doesn't look geeky
>> and will get you through tech on ultra events is DOT C2 retro reflective
>> tape.  It blends in with the sides of aero rims and 4 or 8 half inch
>> squares present a nice reflective circle when the wheel is turning.   I
>> also put it on the seat stays and fork blades.   Along with the derailer
>> tube at the front of the bike.  If you run a box section rim two pieces
>> cut in an oval taped back to back over a couple spokes works well too.
>>
>> Mark
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