dark cycle kit!!

[ufkacbln]

Funnily enough. I have spent many years in Military towns where a large number commute in Camouflage

Given that the accident rates are no higher than other towns...... Either the Military needs to revisit the design of camouflage as it does not work, or HiViz is over rated

 

[bianchi1]

and yet you can still clearly see me. funny that.

As clear as a dark object against a dark background.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

As clear as a dark object against a dark background.

the background is considerably lighter coloured than I am in that picture

roads aren't black, nor are verges, nor hedges, nor trees, nor the sky at dusk or dawn. so black provides a good contrast.

I ask again... why is what I and others choose to wear such a problem for you?

 

[GrumpyGregry]

Do you have any stats for cyclist injuries broken down by reference to what they were wearing, whether or not they were lit etc., or is this all on a "stands to reason" basis?

Don't drag data and science into a debate when "It's obvious" what the right answer is, anyone with any common sense can see that.

 

[screenman]

GC funny though it may seem to you the purple rider shows up far more than the dark one. This more powerful image could make the black one almost invisible to some.

But hey if black is the only way to slim for some then I suppose they have to do it.

Living in the dark Lincolnshire countryside I will take my chances with brighter colours, not sure black stands out well against a dirty muddy 6ft hedge.

 

[bianchi1]

I am assuming that if the police, road workers, ambulance staff, runway staff, lollipop men/women, firemen, in fact anyone who has a vested interest in being seen, use visible clothing there may be some research out there!
Conversely ninjas, assassins and hit men are rarely seen in bright yellow.

As I have mentioned, this seems to be a new phenomenon. I just wondered why, and judging by most of the replies there is a hatred for bright coloured cycle clothing, dress like vomit etc.

 

[RhythMick]

I care far less about fashion than I do about my safety. HiVis means safer to me.

 

[Rob3rt]

If people do not spot a good set of light's how much difference is a shitty high visability jacket going to make, realistically speaking? fark all, that's how much.

 

[Linford]

It isn't the colours which is the important bit, it is the contrast. IIRC, Red is the colour which the human eye is most sensitive to, and that is why Red means stop on traffic lights. Yellow tends to blend in under sodium street lights, and so for most people cycling at night, white and white or red reflective would work well.

So In an ideal world, for visibility purposes, you would have red for the day, and white for the night

 

[Globalti]

Traditional superstition:

Modern superstition:

 

[GrumpyGregry]

GC funny though it may seem to you the purple rider shows up far more than the dark one.

So what? Does that make the pink ride rsafer?

This more powerful image could make the black one almost invisible to some.

Nonsense

But hey if black is the only way to slim for some then I suppose they have to do it.

I think the young folk have a phrase... what is it... oh yes... "Whatever!"

Living in the dark Lincolnshire countryside I will take my chances with brighter colours, not sure black stands out well against a dirty muddy 6ft hedge.

Riding in the dark sussex countryside I will take my chances with black, reflectives and lights as I'm sure this stands out well against a dirty muddy 6ft hedge.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

It isn't the colours which is the important bit, it is the contrast. IIRC, Red is the colour which the human eye is most sensitive to, and that is why Red means stop on traffic lights. Yellow tends to blend in under sodium street lights, and so for most people cycling at night, white and white or red reflective would work well.

So In an ideal world, for visibility purposes, you would have red for the day, and white for the night

Cones round here, talking sense, where's it all going to end?

 

[black'n'yellow]

It is of course personal choice. But if you look at yourself in the mirror before you go out for a ride and think 'I look cool' rather than 'I look visible' start asking questions!

bianchi1 - Presumably you also also wear brightly coloured trousers/leggings when out on a ride. Such things are available and these would certainly maximise your visibility, which can only be a good thing. Do you wear them? If not, why not?

 

[screenman]

GC, as you say, "Whatever!"

As for your nonsense reply, well sorry but you are so WRONG!

 

[bianchi1]

yup

bianchi1 - Presumably you also also wear brightly coloured trousers/leggings when out on a ride. Such things are available and these would certainly maximise your visibility, which can only be a good thing. Do you wear them? If not, why not?

Yep. always wear my white shorts if going out in dusky light. (and lights obviously)