Reflective spoke straws.

[BlackPanther]

3M reflective spoke straws from Halfords £7.99, (but cheaper online.) Thought I'd give them a try. So I did. Here they are! They look really effective whilst spinning, so I have another weapon in my reflective arsenal.

 

[johnr]

Any noticeable effect on forward momentum?

 

[gaz]

I just received a pack of 72 which i ordered online, now i just need to get my commuter back from the shop.

 

[Norm]

I use one Sekuclip for every 4 spokes, it gives them more of a flash rather than a solid pattern, but that front wheel looks excellent.

Oh, the other thing with doing one per 4 spokes is that a pack of 72 has enough for four or five bikes. Two packs has done all of my bikes and the kids'.

 

[Cardiac]

Neat. I've not seen these before. I think I try getting a bunch for my daughter's commuting bike.

 

[Jezston]

£7.99 gives you a pack of 72?

 

[Davidc]

Bought mine when they were a good deal more expensive, and never regretted it. I've been told that they show up really well in car lights.

Made mine go further by cutting them in half so one stick does 2 spokes, but at the present Halfords price I wouldn't bother.

They seem to go on working despite the cr*p from the road surfaces as well.

 

[scouserinlondon]

they get really dirty and don't seem to clean up very well, so at that price get a couple of sets and just chuck em.

 

[Browser]

Chuff me sideways! I paid over twice that from Amazon!!! I'm going to grab a load while I still can.

 

[turnout]

 

[Jezston]

Aww you ran out!

 

[turnout]

I got a bit carried away!

 

[turnout]

Above about 18 mph the spoke reflectors are spinning so fast they make a perfect disc of brilliant light and people who see it are, like, whoah! and cool and rad.

 

[esrite]

Turnout, that does look cool

 

[Davidc]

they get really dirty and don't seem to clean up very well, so at that price get a couple of sets and just chuck em.

Mine look a bit grubby but still reflect very brightly.

I put them on a new wheel in two groups, one near the rim one near the hub. I'm told they look as if they're flashing and are quite alarming. Sounds good to me.