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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Vest--not necessarily--but visibility in anything but broad daylight-absolutely. So: --Any jacket/windbreaker he'd be wearing on the bike should have some kind of reflective parts or trim, --The bike should be well-lit, meaning: ---red light on back ---white light on front ---ideally some additional lights--I like tireflys (they screw onto the valve stem and light up when the bike is moving) and bikeglow (fiberoptic cable that can be wrapped around the bike frame) ---and maybe even some light(s) on the helmet. [/quote] This. You don't need a vest per se, but he should have some bright reflective material on his clothing and backpack to improve visibility. You want to make it easier for cars to see him, even when light conditions aren't ideal. [/quote] Be careful with this - Consumer Reports just tested "reflective" clothing and none of it came close to the benefit of a certified safety vest.[/quote]
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