Advice on Rear Reflector Woes

[Alembicbassman]

I thought the Shimano reflectors were pedal platforms rather than just reflectors? I wouldn't mind a couple of reflectors on the back of my SPD pedals for commuting in the dark, as movement tends to catch the eye.

The SPD reflectors are platforms, but you still have one side free for the cleats.

The SPD-SL reflectors attach via a bracket through the gap in the pedal platform. I had mine come with a pair of R540 road pedals. You can still use the pedal as normal.

 

[srw]

I know lights are far better then reflectors, but if I have an incident I dont want the lack of a rear reflector to count against me.

A lawyer will no doubt toddle along to correct me, but I understand that contributory negligence can only hurt you if your negligence in not complying with the letter of the law materially contributed to the severity of your incident. So if you can show that the driver should have been able to see your retina-impairing flashing rear light the lack of a tiny rear reflector shouldn't hurt you.

For the same reason, reflective ankle bands could be a very effective (if illegal) alternative to pedal reflectors - you lay yourself open to the theoretical possibility of criminal sanction, but have a good response to contributory negligence in any civil suit you bring.

 

[Alembicbassman]

Got these brake mounted ones if any good to you

 

[sabian92]

The first thing I did with my reflectors is bin them. If a driver who hits you doesn't see a flashing red light, they're sure as buggery not going to see a crap reflector that's covered in shoot from the road.

 

[winjim]

And when that rear light fails without you noticing the
reflector might be all you've got. On the subject of pedals, my spd shoes have (admittedly tiny and not orange) reflectors in the heels.

Edit: Sorry, just realised I've accidentally revived a very old thread. That'll teach me to come in through the back door.

 

[downfader]

And when that rear light fails without you noticing the
reflector might be all you've got. On the subject of pedals, my spd shoes have (admittedly tiny and not orange) reflectors in the heels.

Edit: Sorry, just realised I've accidentally revived a very old thread. That'll teach me to come in through the back door.

Dont worry about zombie threads
They can sometimes help others anyway.

 

[Sara_H]

Have you got a spare bracket from a light so you can mount it on your chainstay?

25 cm -90 in height according to CTC guidlines so you could get away with it legally.

I personally have my rack plastered with reflective stickers and i have found that the 3M spoke refelctors can be cut and superglued onto the rack to add even more "bling "

I've got red and white reflective tape covering my rack at the rear, and white reflective in rings around the frame all over the place!I've got reflective tyres and black reflective chevrons on my mudgards. My pannier bags have fot relective bits on too.

I am very naughty though, and haven't got a BS relector at the back.

 

[PK99]

The first thing I did with my reflectors is bin them. If a driver who hits you doesn't see a flashing red light, they're sure as buggery not going to see a crap reflector that's covered in s*** from the road.

... apart from when the battery runs out mid ride? Reflector = belt & braces

 

[uclown2002]

... apart from when the battery runs out mid ride? Reflector = belt & braces

Spare batteries = belt and braces

 

[PK99]

Spare batteries = belt and braces

but you do not know that your battery has run out!

 

[uclown2002]

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but you do not know that your battery has run out!

Oh I do though by checking it often. Mine is on the seat stay so visible with quick glance

 

[wilkotom]

Spare batteries = belt and braces

Two lights = belt and braces It's extremely unlikely both would run out at the same time...

 

[uclown2002]

Yo

Two lights = belt and braces It's extremely unlikely both would run out at the same time...

I thought that until my 2 x hope vision 1's died within minutes on my commute home in the dark

 

[the_mikey]

Retroreflective tape on everything and you can buy rear led flashers that have integrated reflectors also.