Hi-Viz Helmets

[OL9]

Hello Folks,

What's the consensus on Hi-Viz Helmets?

I'm a newbie and planning to start doing a 22 mile round trip through Manchester.

Cheers

Stuart

 

[Part time cyclist]

IMHO anything hi-viz is a good thing if it makes you stand out and gives you a better chance of being seen then go for it

 

[Phil485]

I've got the hardnutz orange hi viz one.
I like it, as said above, it can only help get you noticed, a nice load of reflective strips too.

Too be fair though, you can't rely on high vis to keep you safe. Your eyes, ears and spidey sence need to do that.

 

[snorri]

Depends on your natural complexion, it's so easy to get a clash, beware you could be on the verge of a style disaster.

 

[numbnuts]

If you want to be seen wear red tights

 

[cyberknight]

I have some reflective stickers stuck to the back of my white giro helmet , seems to do the trick .

 

[gaz]

Pointless. Birds and planes don't need to see you. But then again, i'm not a fan of hi-viz.

 

[bluemint]

I have some reflective stickers stuck to the back of my white giro helmet , seems to do the trick .

Same here (on my white Specialized helmet), I don't know why small reflectives don't come as standard on helmets. I certainly think they help.

 

[Licramite]

If you want to be seen wear red tights

can I wear a tu tu with them?

 

[shouldbeinbed]

I'd find a set of lights to put up there, far more visible IMO.

I have a pair of Lezyne femto's on mine 1 front and 1 rear, small, unobtrusive, no odd shifting of the weight and very powerful for a small light. Ideal be seen clearly over the tops of cars. My only fettle is to have used cable ties to attach them as the rubber bands supplied are bar size not helmet vent size.