Reflective tape n bicyling apparel does anyone have any suggestions

[vvill]

I’ve never ordered from here, but I have browsed around before:
http://www.dontgethit.com/

[SerialCarpins]

I second the dontgethit.com site…

I just received this vest: http://www.dontgethit.com/360deprve.html in lime, which was on sale (Still is as of this posting) Great fit, solid build….

Also, I don’t remember who mentioned this place on another thread that’s floating around here, but I just got myself some tape from this place http://shop.reflectivestore.com/ it’s a bit on the pricey side, but this is industrial grade stuff right here and you get a ton of tape…super bright, and truly tough to peel off once applied…It’s made for marine/industrial applications, but I love having it on my bike/bag. I saved myself a but of money and went with the 1/2″ roll…not cheap, but worth every penny in my opinion…

In addition to the items being solid from both stores, I found shipping to be fast, the websites easy to navigate, and service to be top notch. No problems.

[FFX_Hinterlands]

I’m also a fan of don’tgethit — I have on of their crossing guard vests that I really like. I usually don’t wear a full vest.
http://www.dontgethit.com/allarbesa.html — I recommend ordering the larger size unless you like the belt part to be under your ribs (I’m 6′ and 190lbs).

I’ve gotten white reflective tape from this site. I use it on my cranks and inside of my wheels. On the kids’ bikes I put it on the front of the fork. It’s also on the stem of my folding bike. Reflexite is very bright even at odd angles.
http://reflectivelyyours.com/generic142.html

[Riley Casey]

Every winter when discussions come up about night time visibility come up I feel compelled to chime in with the lowest common denominator solutions. Don’t forget, after looking at all the pricey online options that Home Depot sells a $10 safety vest for $10 and Costco has LED flash lights with strobes in three packs for $25. My favorite application for the strobe flashlights is to hang one under the saddle or from my belt. Very visible and yet even works on a Cabi bike.

[Rod Smith]

Correct me if I’m wrong, but it seems a flashlight hanging from your belt would be pointing at the ground.

[Riley Casey]

Yep. I have plenty of lights, handle bar light, helmet beam light, tail flasher, helmet back flasher. I’m an urban bike commuter and have been for 12 years. I plan to continue to be. What I discovered is that often none of that matters. A cyclist in an urban area with too many other lights competing can be lost in the clutter. A bright flashlight set to strobe lights up the frame of my bike and to a lesser extent the reflective stripes of my Michellin City tires and makes me look _ODD_ to drivers. Odd enough to take a second look. I know because it’s been commented on. Its also something I recommend to people riding around downtown without any lights either on CAbi’s or personal bikes. A flashlight with a strobe is an easy hit for a casual rider – everyone can use a flashlight, this version just might save their skin.

@Rod Smith 33479 wrote:

Correct me if I’m wrong, but it seems a flashlight hanging from your belt would be pointing at the ground.

[Capable1]

No bicycle lights in the Costco in Bowie Md the shopping center called Wood something thanks for the info though

[Dirt]

Sooo cute. SO CUTE!!!!

What were we talking about?

[Dirt]

On topic: I like this stuff. There’s enough to deck out 20 bikes. I need to order some soon. I have a few builds coming up and I’m almost out of tape.

http://www.amazon.com/3M-79942-Scotchlite-Reflective-Striping/dp/B0010ASWF4/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1350675305&sr=8-7&keywords=3m+scotchlite+tape

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