Hi Viz - Do you or don't you?

[PBancroft]

my cheapo 'breathable' jacket from Halfords is dayglo orange with reflective piping, but it's shoot at being breathable, so I think I'll plump for my black berghaus during winter with a builder's high vis jacket over the top.

I've got a yellow jacket from Halfords like that - its a scrunch-up lightweight job that can sit at the bottom of my back for the occasions when it starts to unexpectedly rain halfway through a commute.

I've also got one of these in yellow.

Am considering getting reflective tape for the bike for this winter.

 

[Bristol Dave]

I wear Hi-Vis at all times I'm on the bike. I have a vest, pack cover and ankle bands in shocking yellow.

I have had motorists who are pulling out of side streets "double take" me on several occasions and feel it is down to the 'Vis. (They could just be thinking "Look at 'ee).

The Hi-Vis is now just a part of my kit and I don't even think twice about putting it on. I'm getting a new cycling specific jacket for my birthday and given the choice of blue, black or yellow ... (see if you can guess what I chose!).

BD

 

[HJ]

is the Altura NV any good?

It is waterproof and reasonably breathable pit zips help, rather warm for summer use, however the front zip can be rather awkward and vulnerable to damage...

 

[Miquel In De Rain]

Same as BD.What I wear I always wear.

 

[skudupnorth]

Only at night or when it gets grim p North.I have started leaving my lights on the bike (Niterider X 2's) all the time because they DO get you noticed on strobe setting !

 

[Vikeonabike]

Best bit of kit in my arsenal is my LEDWear Jacket... Makes motorists divert onto other roads it's that good at night. I'm on lates next week so I'll try and get some photos on here!

 

[Rohloff_Brompton_Rider]

a good review, picture & video here:

http://www.webbikeworld.com/r4/ledwear-aurora-led-jacket/

going to google how much it costs, i am defo buying one for this winter. fantastic piece of kit.

another point is, if motorcyclists are concerned about being seen (even with daylight bright lights and fog lights) then i think we should all take note.

 

[semislickstick]

a good review, picture & video here:

http://www.webbikeworld.com/r4/ledwear-aurora-led-jacket/

going to google how much it costs, i am defo buying one for this winter. fantastic piece of kit.

another point is, if motorcyclists are concerned about being seen (even with daylight bright lights and fog lights) then i think we should all take note.

I want one that has indicators too!

 

[XmisterIS]

I only ever wear hi-viz at night.

 

[Miquel In De Rain]

Common sense approach depending on situation

Knock the common sense approach when you are out there.

 

[BrumJim]

There is a hi-viz hanging on the back of my chair at work, so I slip that over my rucksack in the winter. Also advertises the company I work for at the same time, so helps to keep me in a job.

Anyone building or modifying a train and needs guidance and necessary paperwork to comply with ROGS regulations?

 

[Origamist]

Is that jacket breathable/waterproof/showerproof/windproof?

I'd prefer a jacket that was designed for bicycle use - not a hybrid garment aimed at runners, cyclists and motorbikers.

The conspicuity of the front LEDs will be compromised, the rear LEDs less so (unless you adopt an upright position).

Rucksacks will also interfere with the LEDs.

 

[hackbike 666]

Good point Batman.

 

[Rohloff_Brompton_Rider]

good point. not much cop then. mmm maybe a dinnotte after all

 

[HJ]

good point. not much cop then. mmm maybe a dinnotte after all

A DiNotte is always a good move...