Just bought first bike in a decade

[Racing roadkill]

Proviz reflect 360

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/...Wts4Mu0A2y4JVs95POr5YaAn518P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds

Or a Sugoi Zap

http://m.probikekit.co.uk/sports-ja...CMaMhrKNytACFdgTGwodJTUNsA&variation=11177589

I've got both, the Sugoi is available in all sorts of colours including black.

That's the Proviz

That's the Sugoi ( it's actually black until it gets lit up).

 

[Spiderweb]

Proviz reflect 360

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/...Wts4Mu0A2y4JVs95POr5YaAn518P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds

Or a Sugoi Zap

http://m.probikekit.co.uk/sports-ja...CMaMhrKNytACFdgTGwodJTUNsA&variation=11177589

I've got both, the Sugoi is available in all sorts of colours including black.

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That's the Proviz

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That's the Sugoi ( it's actually black until it gets lit up).

What is the sizing like of these jackets and which is the best quality/most reflective in your opinion.
Thank you in advance, they both look great!

 

[vickster]

Evans also do one in their FWE range, aimed at commuters with a hood. Really nice lining design too (men and women versions)

https://www.evanscycles.com/fwe-ken...esvaid=50080&gclid=COCy5eCGy9ACFcUYGwodeDcNCA

 

[Racing roadkill]

What is the sizing like of these jackets and which is the best quality/most reflective in your opinion.
Thank you in advance, they both look great!

The sizing of the Proviz is what I would describe as 'American' ( generous ) a Medium is quite large. The Sugoi has what I would call an 'Italian' fit. A Medium is just about Medium.
The Proviz is a bit less breathable, but the Sugoi comes in a better range of colours. The Proviz has more pocket space as well. The Proviz is the more effective, in terms of reflectiveness / visibility.

 

[DizzyLizzy]

I just bought the jacket, so just need to collect bike and we'll be off.

 

[ianrauk]

I tell what, those Pro-Viz jackets are pretty lethal in low sunlight. I was behind a cyclist wearing one the other morning. The damn thing was blinding with the reflected sun off his back.

But then again, if it keeps cars from getting too close, then that's no bad thing.

 

[vickster]

I just bought the jacket, so just need to collect bike and we'll be off.

Which one?

 

[Travs]

Welcome!
And wear what you like, it won't make an ounce of difference to your safety. "Hi viz" gives no protection whatsoever, because any normal, vigilant driver will see you even if you're in black, unlit on a dark road.

While I agree with this sentiment - there has to be credit given to the millions of drivers that don't fall into 1 of those 2 categories; I've had a few close calls by people who neither ploughed into me or saw me in good time to constitute themselves as a vigilant driver.
Like I started though, the sentiment is correct meaning its not just down to a brightly coloured/reflective jersey - which brings me to something else - your legwear. As your legs are almost constantly moving, there is a greater chance that reflective strips will move in-and-out of a reflective angle and (I think) therefore possibly more likely to catch other road-users' attention. Worth looking at those as well.

Congrats on the bike purchase btw

 

[DizzyLizzy]

Which one?

The night vision Altura jacket, and my bike is a ridgeback velocity.

 

[Racing roadkill]

I tell what, those Pro-Viz jackets are pretty lethal in low sunlight. I was behind a cyclist wearing one the other morning. The damn thing was blinding with the reflected sun off his back.

But then again, if it keeps cars from getting too close, then that's no bad thing.

Quite

 

[Alan O]

While I agree with this sentiment - there has to be credit given to the millions of drivers that don't fall into 1 of those 2 categories

Absolutely right. While some might try to categorically split other road users into "normal, vigilant drivers" and reckless idiots, the truth is not so binary. In reality, there's a whole spectrum of road users, and even fractional improvements in visibility can be valuable.

 

[Markymark]

Absolutely right. While some might try to categorically split other road users into "normal, vigilant drivers" and reckless idiots, the truth is not so binary. In reality, there's a whole spectrum of road users, and even fractional improvements in visibility can be valuable.

Absolutely. What hizviz and lights to you wear when you're walking?

 

[vickster]

Absolutely. What hizviz and lights to you wear when you're walking?

I might well use a light or reflectives if walking in the road, especially an unlit one (rather than simply crossing it)

I realise, as you've never actually left London (or the bit of Essex claiming to be London), this may be an alien concept to you

 

[mjr]

While I agree with this sentiment - there has to be credit given to the millions of drivers that don't fall into 1 of those 2 categories; I've had a few close calls by people who neither ploughed into me or saw me in good time to constitute themselves as a vigilant driver.

By that very action of "close calls", those drivers have fallen below the standard required of a normal driver (the norms are published somewhere on gov.uk), so are in the category that should be removed from the roads ASAP, aren't they?

 

[Ciar]

I ride in a black roubaix top at the mo as it's toasty but my backpack cover is from Proviz and super reflective, i also run a light on the bag and the bike, Proviz also do reflective jackets and all sorts, well worth a look if your after that sort of thing. http://www.provizsports.com/en-gb/?gclid=CL2oo_jyy9ACFZBMDQodZhAMKg

i do have the waterproof and can attest to it's reflective waterproofness, but you will boil unless it's freezing ;-)