Go here and scrolls down to see the "Spokees" reflectors. I have them on several bikes. Quite visible, and they work with aero rims. Lots of other fun shapes, too.
--Eric N On Dec 12, 2010, at 10:16 PM, "Bill M." <bmenn...@comcast.net> wrote: > Reflective tape intended for use inside the rim was once sold under > the name Sidelights. The package looked like this: > > http://www.metroped.org/sc/sidelight.htm > > They were very reflective, and showed up well from the front, back or > sides. I haven't seen them in years. The advent of v-section rims > may have done them in, they would not have conformed well to the sharp > bend. > > I don't think that standard reflective tapes would work as well, but > it could still do some good. I do like reflective sidewall tires for > commuting at night. > > Bill > > On Dec 12, 11:52 am, Peter Pesce <petepe...@gmail.com> wrote: >> I read a suggestion somewhere (Sheldon? PJW?) to put reflective tape >> strips on the INSIDE of the rim, facing the hub. Since this surface >> faces alternately front and rear, and is in motion, it is supposedly >> very effective. >> >> Anybody doing this? >> >> Pete >> On Dec 12, 10:55 am, JimD <rasterd...@comcast.net> wrote: >> >> >> >>> On my commute for dark times of the year I want to be REAL visible. >> >>> My take is that making oneself visible among many car lights, various >>> street lights, and >>> commercial signage, one's bike can't be over lit. >> >>> I have 2 bright front LED lights, a Dinotte rear light and accompany >>> the Dinotte with two planet bike blinkys. >>> I'm using the Riv wheel reflectors, Riv ankle reflectors, and a >>> reflective vest. I have an eos led on my helmet >>> (mainly for getting the attention of cars at intersections). I'm going >>> for the 'It Came From OuterSpace' look >>> and it seems to work. >> >>> Riding home on Friday I met a bicycler with Niteiz Spokelits on his >>> front wheel. >>> When he was moving his bike was quite visible from the side. >>> Looking on the Google I see that these use CR2016 batteries so that >>> isn't such a good thing. >>> As lights go they aren't too dear ~ USD $ 8. >> >>> Anyone using Spokelits? >> >>> I'm also intrigued by Monkey Lights but my lighting compulsion isn't >>> so strong (yet) that I'm going to >>> spend ~ USD $ 60. They do look like fun but a bit of a kludge. >> >>> Light em up, >>> JimD > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
