Best bike reflectors according to redditors

Pick up some spoke reflectors. Adds an unbelievable amount of visibility, and even non-cyclists think it makes my wheels look cooler.

Something like this.

No not a headlamp Lawl!

This is what I have in my collection/use (I keep the small ones in/on my bags at all times in case I am caught out after dark the fiber I wear when i know Ill be out in the dark):

[LightBands] (https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B06WP1YYNS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

[Reflector Bands] (https://www.amazon.ca/kwmobile-Pack-Reflector-Snap-Bands/dp/B01N4NDBVV/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=reflector+band&qid=1572968069&sr=8-6)

[Fiber Lights] (https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00OIHTFGQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DNG8DSY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Those are the ones I got! Super easy to install, all they do is snap onto your spokes & you're all set!!

Not OP, but most likely its adhesive. You can buy sticker packs for different tire sizes online.

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Example: https://www.amazon.com/Fiks-Reflective-Bicycle-Wheel-Stripes/dp/B07CQTHVYS

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Not sure if these are quality but you get the idea. I've been looking into them for a while but haven't purchased. If anyone knows a quality brand let it be known!

8 UK pounds is about $12. These aren't quite that cheap, but are reasonable:

http://www.amazon.com/3M-Scotchcal-Striping-50-Foot-79902/dp/B0010AUXPQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1369847349&sr=8-1&keywords=scotchcal

http://www.amazon.com/Reflexite-REF-DB-Retroreflective-Daybright-Tape/dp/B000TPJYFI/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1369847513&sr=8-5&keywords=reflexite

Pre-cut for your spokes:

http://www.amazon.com/Lightweights-Power-Reflectors-Wheels-86-Piece/dp/B002KYFWQ6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1369847659&sr=8-1&keywords=lightweights

Looks like these are a similar product available stateside.

In the UK we have some websites for female cyclists: velovixen.com and cyclechic.co.uk - they have some really cute gear, and it's not all pink haha.

For visibility I wear a Sugoi Zap jacket, and I bought these reflective vinyl stickers, which I've stuck all over my panniers and helmet and bike. I also have those slappy wristbands in high-vis, which are really useful on your wrists when signalling!

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Put some tape on the crank arms and some spokes. The movement should make you more visible.

There's these if you have trouble with reflective tape on spokes.

If you want to do something crafty with your daughter, you could try to cut some of this 3m reflective tape into interesting shapes: http://www.amazon.com/3M-Scotchlite-Reflective-Silver-36-Inch/dp/B000BQRIV2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1452464185&sr=8-1&keywords=3m+reflective+tape. My experience with that tape is that it is very reflective, but you'll want to replace it after a couple years.

If you want something reflective on the spokes, these work pretty well: http://www.amazon.com/Lightweights-Power-Reflectors-Wheels-86-Piece/dp/B002KYFWQ6/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1452464201&sr=8-4&keywords=reflective+bicycle+spoke

Also, Vespertine makes some reflective flower pins and such. My wife has one, so I can tell you they are definately very reflective, but they are kind of silly expensive: http://shop.vespertinenyc.com/category/jewelry. I'm not sure exactly where I can just get a sheet of whatever they are made of to make my own stuff.

Imo spoke reflectors are better as you don't have to turn them on and they don't require batteries

Salzmann 3M Scotchlite Hi Vis Spoke Reflector Bicycle Clips - 36 Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DNG8DSY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_v7SxCbKK6GHDZ

these "Lightweight Power Reflectors" They're badass. Takes a good hour or so to put them on but they show up crazy bright in car headlights (no battery needed!)

Here's more pics

Nothing wrong with the reflectors. But if you want something nicer looking, spoke sticks are a good candidate and are highly visible at night.

My plan's also to just put some reflective tape. My spokes and parts of my bike are black so something like this will probably work well while being inconspicuous.

Here you go

Scotchlite spoke reflectors, you can get them cheaper if you shop around.

Other users have mentioned lights and vests, so I'll mention a very cheap, useful visibility enhancement: spoke reflectors.

Put these on the spokes of one half of each of your wheels. (By that, I mean for example on all the spokes of the top half of the wheel when it's at rest.) It will improve your visibility to drivers approaching from the side, and you will be immediately recognizable as a cyclist. The drivers will see reflective strips moving around in circles and immediately think "wheels".

(If you get these, take them off your bike when you clean and re-lube your chain. I learned the hard way that when they get oil/grease on them they lose a lot of reflectivity.)

Agreed. I have been using these spoke reflectors:
https://www.amazon.com/Salzmann-Scotchlite-Spoke-Reflector-Bicycle/dp/B00DNG8DSY

If you have silver spokes they are almost invisible.

Oh nice! So after I was struck by a pickup truck a family member gave me these spoke reflectors as a gift, I actually never knew how well they worked with reflection until I took a photo with the flash on! So it was great to see they work really well :)

I don't know if this was the exact brand they got, but these are set up exactly how mine are. They just snap right on!

https://www.amazon.com/Salzmann-Scotchlite-Spoke-Reflector-Bicycle/dp/B00DNG8DSY

these are amazing for visibility!

I got mine at a bike shop - they're sort of like this. There's also sew-on reflective tape (I like the retroreflective type that looks grey unless light is shining directly onto it because it's less flashy in the daytime).

Most bike lights concentrate the beam straight ahead or behind and don't do much to make you more visible from the side, and when navigating city traffic it's often quite a good thing to be seen from the side. Wheel reflectors are good, and I really think are advisable on both wheels though I prefer spoke reflectors such as these they shine up brighter than most reflectors in headlights but are probably less noticeable than reflectors in daylight.

An even brighter alternative is wheel mounted lights, I recently tried one of these and liked it enough to get some more from my wife and brother. Pretty small and light and surprisingly bright, really makes you much more visible from the side. The best feature is that they turn on automatically when it's dark and they sense movement so it's one less thing to remember to do when you set off. Only had them for a few days so can't say anything about reliability but for £6 I'm happy to risk it.

I realize you're probably looking for clothing, but in addition to the good recommendations you're bound to get here, try Lightweights. I swear by them for all of my wheels -- lighter than reflectors, and far more effective (anecdotally speaking). Apparently they make rolls of tape now, not just the little stickers for spokes.

https://www.amazon.com/Lightweights-Power-Reflectors-Wheels-86-Piece/dp/B002KYFWQ6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1479480518&sr=8-1&keywords=lightweights

https://www.amazon.com/Lightweights-Stealth-Tape-100-Inch-Roll/dp/B001P3UR9U/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1479480518&sr=8-2&keywords=lightweights

I think these are the good ones:

https://www.amazon.com/Salzmann-Scotchlite-Spoke-Reflector-Bicycle/dp/B00DNG8DSY

There's these, but they're a bit stupidly expensive IMHO.

https://road.cc/content/review/228444-flectr-zero-aero-wheel-reflectors

I just use these:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Salzmann-Scotchlite-Reflector-Bicycle-standard/dp/B00DNG8DSY/

I did a quick search on Amazon for "reflective clothing tape" and found These and these

In the process of kitting out (or identifying kit for when I have the money) for my new (first full sized) bike and have settled on Cat Eye Rapid X (50 lumens).

You can get more powerful ones ( Rapid X2 and X3) but I'm generally anti bright lights as they're often too dazzling or even hurt my eyes when on other biked - pet peeve). Anyway I ramble, they attach by rubber/stretchy plastic band and come with a larger one for seat tube and smaller one to attach to seat stays or rack or anywhere else you fancy inc. one would assume the ability to orient them outwards/side ways for side viability should you want to (though they've got v v wide angle glow anyway).

Reckon I'd get a few for rack down tubes or seat stays each side vertically and and one horizontally to attach to the rear hanging light plate on the end of the rack to maximise the [strikethrough]Akira Neo Tokyo 2019 motorbike look[/strikethrough] visability (and a couple of front ones on the forks to sit either side of a Busch and Muller Eyro mounted centrally on the fork above the front wheel).

Also these wheel reflectors are a cheap and cheerful fix that I'll do, good at catching car headlights as lower down on the bike where they're generally pointing:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00DNG8DSY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_6gZMDb3HDV559

https://youtu.be/_5xC7PI3dyI

Re: Cateye Rapid X, believe they were the first of their kind when they first came out quite a while back but the same/similar lights are sold by different brands. Cheap Chinese ebay jobs available too but not sure if the same or cheap lower quality copies, up to you if you want to risk.

Also going to get Tortec Mudguards that have a reflector strip which user reviews say is v good and helpful. Then some reflective rim tape to boot (and then potentially some 'diamond grade' reflective tape that's used on emergency vehicles to strategically place on points along the frame - yes I want my Neo Tokyo/Tron bicycle).

http://www.amazon.com/Salzmann-Reflector-36-Scotchlite-Reflective/dp/B00DNG8DSY

I highly recommend this as well! I use two of these synced to the same transmitter (one upside-down in front and one behind so they both point the "right" way) which help eliminate hesitance/uncertainty in drivers around me (several three/four-way stops on my commute) and especially help when I need to move to the left to turn. Only downside is you do have to reset/"turn off" after each turn by holding center button for like two seconds (or you can use forward arrow but the blinking pattern is less confusing I think). I think it would auto turn off after 30 seconds though. Also helps with nighttime visibility--I've had several positive comments from drivers and other commuters too on how unambiguous/helpful it is. You do not need a backpack (can clip to clothes/helmet straps/whatever), but I do wear one and just clip the front to my jacket or pants.

Here are some iron on reflectors. Try looking up reflective cycling strips.

I'd recommend bike reflectors. Yes, they're not transparent, but they're cheap and could replace the headlights on the painting... but I haven't seen the dresser, so I don't know how well they'd fit.

http://www.amazon.com/Sunlite-3-Reflector-w-Bracket/dp/B00ZDT5T7C

Otherwise, if you're just looking for something like a lens you could go a little ghetto and go to the food storage aisle and look for some round, clear tupperware lids.

> I've pulled all my reflectors off my bike, as they're ineffective pieces of crap.

The ones to the front and back are too small to be of much use, but spoke reflectors are the shit.

Talking about these: Link and Demo

Trinx KA2007 folding bike.

• I added some of this type of spoke reflector for a little more visibility since a lot of my riding is at night or evening.
  
  
• I got one of these bags for the rear rack, it's got the reflective stripes on the side and a strap to clip one of my rear lights onto.

It's called 'Lightweights Stealth Tape'. I'm pretty sure it's just a cut and repackaged roll of 3m reflective tape.

https://www.amazon.com/Salzmann-Scotchlite-Spoke-Reflector-Bicycle/dp/B00DNG8DSY

I bought these.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DNG8DSY/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_F-vxDb6D8EEXB

I use these and they work very well

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002KYFWQ6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

RydeSafe Reflective Decals - Hexagon Kit - Large (White) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ARS82GO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_PyOmDb2WX451K

These plus judo lessons, to learn how to fall without stiff-arming.

http://www.amazon.com/Lightweights-Power-Reflectors-Wheels-86-Piece/dp/B002KYFWQ6/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1415732756&sr=1-1&keywords=lightweights

Also great for the money!

Also worth considering.

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There are different widths
1/4" By 37.5' Black Reflective Pin Stripping Tape https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000B58EIE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_wAksybN6FVAT7
It comes in different colors. With black you can not see it on my board in the daytime.

this is the one that I have on the Marbel that is a Little brighter and made by 3M it is only 100 inches. Which was long enough for the deck and the 107mm flys.

I fell in love with belt when I first tried a belt driven commuter, then tried on schindelhauer bike and got convinced that it would work fine with fixed gear. That being said I heard slippage used to be an issue which gates later fixed with their CDX system that has a recess in the middle of belt teeth that sprockets fill which prevents slippage. Personally have not tried non CDX system, but I imagine belt could easily slip without this recess on high torque. As of my experience I only have good things to say about it.

I was on the fence with those reflective decals, glad you like them

I’ve got this one and it’s cheap and shockingly good. I’ve only used it for night road stuff but it’s definitely worthy of MTB. I’ll probably buy another for my helmet and it’ll definitely be enough for trail.

Mounted a cheap 700 lumen bike light onto my helmet and attached the taillight using some velcro tape, then covered the sides using some reflective stickers from RydeSafe. Visibility from all angles! Also have some shredlights that came with my board for extra visibility.

Helmet: Triple 8 Certified Sweatsaver

Bike Lights: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DZQJ28L/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Reflective Stickers: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ARS82HS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Here you go

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001P3UR9U/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1419299145&sr=8-1

These might work well for you since you have decent street lighting

As others noted, there's no reason for your shoes or socks to touch the chain - so that's just a technique and control issue you need to work on.

However, chainguards are very helpful and don't typically require bolt holes etc., on the frame. However, some require you to remove the bottom bracket, which requires specialist tools and 20 minutes. e.g. this from Velo Orange is pretty smart.

Only a chainguard will protect pant/trouser legs though, short of rolling them up, tucking in socks (ruins socks), or getting clips - I like this style.

Grab a pack of these https://www.amazon.com/Salzmann-Scotchlite-Spoke-Reflector-Bicycle/dp/B00DNG8DSY

These invisible during the day, but super bright at night. Combine them with some reflective tape on the frame, bright lights, maybe some tyres with reflective sidewalls when the time comes to change them, plus bright clothes and you're super safe!

thanks! I used this stuff for the frame and lightweights reflector tape for the wheels.

The tape is super adhesive and reflective. Here is a picture without the flash.

For the wheels:

Lightweights for Wheels... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002KYFWQ6?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

For my helmet

LiteMark Reflective Black Variety... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072Y1RDYX?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Vest

The 247 Viz Blaze Reflective Vest... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075RD1ZQZ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Black reflective tape roll (they have all sorts of color though)

Lightweights Stealth Tape, 100-inch Roll, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001P3UR9U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_jHtpDbRBYNQVG

Ankle bands

Leg Shield Reflective Ankle Bands... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L0H4GJ8?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Wrist bands

Reflective Wristbands (Pair) -... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0128J7U80?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I got these off Amazon, they're individual so you can choose your spacing etc. Put on each side of wheel and on my helmet. They reflect very well. Different colours too.

(RydeSafe Reflective Decals -... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ARS82HS?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share)

Really not a bad idea. Especially if you're riding around cars. I wear a rear blinker on my helmet, a massive headlamp on the front, and have reflectors stuck to my helmet and board.

Half my commute is after dark. I like putting a couple 3M reflective thingies on my spokes for side visibility and I have lights on the front and back of the helmet to make sure I'm seen over the top of cars.

The helmet light is especially nice for aiming right at cars waiting at side streets to make sure they see me. I've stopped cars in the act of pulling out in front of me several times by hitting them with the beam from my helmet light. I use an LED flashlight.

Here is a pic with no flash. And here is one with flash.

I bought this 72 piece and I put 12 colored and 6 white on each wheel. Gave the rest to my buddies.

These are great, I stick 3 of them on each wheel and they look great at night, invisible during day, and dirt cheap.
https://www.amazon.com/GOOTRADES-Bicycle-Wheel-Warning-Reflector/dp/B01KH1V8YS/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1537262032&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=spoke+reflectors&dpPl=1&dpID=51KFuRNMriL&ref=plSrch

It is easier to answer a question if you link to the product

In terms of how well they stick I don't know as I don't own that particular product however you mention they are not reflective and appear grey?

I have 3M Scotchlite spoke reflectors and they are grey in normal light and don't appear to reflect much light as shown here:
http://i50.tinypic.com/e84r9k.jpg

but when a light is shown on them from eye level they appear very bright:
http://i47.tinypic.com/33w5bua.jpg

Try and look at the reflectors at while shining a flashlight on them and see how reflective they are. Also remember the reflectors work on light being reflected back so light has to be shone on them to work properly and they are to be used in conjunction with lights at night.

Just get the cheap Chinese lights, they work fine. Get one for your helmet and one for the bars. If you are worried about the batteries you can get a LiPo Guard Battery Charge Charging Pouch Case.


Here is an example of the lights I am talking about

Sidewalk riding can be dangerous, no one is expecting you to be riding there and driveways can be around blind corners. Sometimes it's your only choice depending on where you live and the level of bike infrastructure

As far as reflective items go, check out these lightweights they work great on wheel spokes and are cheaper than a vest but still increase visibility.

http://www.amazon.com/RydeSafe-Reflective-Decals-Hexagon-Large/dp/B00ARS82HS/ref=lp_9015496011_1_1?srs=9015496011&ie=UTF8&qid=1454245776&sr=8-1

I just ordered one of these..

ECEEN LED Cycling Saddle Bag Bicycle Under Seat Bag with Reflective Turn Signal Direction Indicator Light & Wireless Remote Control Durable Rechargeable Lightweight Waterproof for Safe Riding (Green) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VHG9PJ1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_2eC1DbCKBQ3EC

Ill hack it to work with my scooter which already has blinkers/brake light...

This is another option. I use these spoke reflectors . My rims also have reflective tape.