26-10-2017, 05:07 PM
I have fitted a small bicycle rear light, one of those that has a single very bright red LED, on a redundant screw, low down on the offside rear mudguard.
It is not very obvious, until it is on, and then it is uncomfortably bright if you get too close.
I hope the following modern thinks "it's one of those pesky cyclists - slow and wobbly" and acts accordingly.
I have also stuck a large, cheap, roadside size reflecting triangle on the spare wheel.
Horrible, and very obtrusive.
But I have been pleasantly surprised by the number of cars that stay well back, even where there is room to overtake.
I would much rather be seen than squashed.
Simon
It is not very obvious, until it is on, and then it is uncomfortably bright if you get too close.
I hope the following modern thinks "it's one of those pesky cyclists - slow and wobbly" and acts accordingly.
I have also stuck a large, cheap, roadside size reflecting triangle on the spare wheel.
Horrible, and very obtrusive.
But I have been pleasantly surprised by the number of cars that stay well back, even where there is room to overtake.
I would much rather be seen than squashed.
Simon