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Just seen the Lumos helmet
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/819484536/lum...
and I'm impressed. Anyone have any feedback on them?
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/819484536/lum...
and I'm impressed. Anyone have any feedback on them?
The rear facing red light idea is good but I have mild concern over the value of the indicators. As we have seen through many youtube videos and personal experience, there are a great deal of motorists out there who really shouldnt be driving. They wont be expecting indicators on a helmet so may not see them, if they do see the indicators will they recognise their purpose and adjust their driving at that point accordingly? I'd be very wary of using the helmet when turning right and expecting a motorist to stay back and allow me to finish the manoeuvre without an arm signal, lifesaver and some robust lane positioning as well.
Plus, and this may be a bit far fetched, but all it takes is one of the anti-cycling lobbyists with an agenda to think the indicators are an excellent idea, push for it to become mandatory and we are then opening the "make helmets mandatory" road and it will be licences, registration plates...
Plus, and this may be a bit far fetched, but all it takes is one of the anti-cycling lobbyists with an agenda to think the indicators are an excellent idea, push for it to become mandatory and we are then opening the "make helmets mandatory" road and it will be licences, registration plates...
Edited by anonymous-user on Thursday 6th August 10:33
From the website in your link, I'm distinctly underwhelmed by the idea.
Given an encounter last night with a (presumably) trained and licensed BMW driver, who was signalling left, yet really wanted to park on the right (across oncoming traffic
), I can foresee all kinds of problems. Cyclists generally aren't renowned for their accurate and timely signals to other road users, and what happens when you're negotiating a complex of junctions, or mini roundabouts? Fail to cancel the signal and you risk confusing following traffic too.
LEDs in bike helmets to increase visibility I'm all for, but 'turn signals'? Not so much, I'm afraid. Not at $99. And certainly not at the projected retail price of $165.
Given an encounter last night with a (presumably) trained and licensed BMW driver, who was signalling left, yet really wanted to park on the right (across oncoming traffic
), I can foresee all kinds of problems. Cyclists generally aren't renowned for their accurate and timely signals to other road users, and what happens when you're negotiating a complex of junctions, or mini roundabouts? Fail to cancel the signal and you risk confusing following traffic too.LEDs in bike helmets to increase visibility I'm all for, but 'turn signals'? Not so much, I'm afraid. Not at $99. And certainly not at the projected retail price of $165.
Highway Code rules suggest
59 Clothing. You should wear
a cycle helmet which conforms to current regulations, is the correct size and securely fastened
appropriate clothes for cycling. Avoid clothes which may get tangled in the chain, or in a wheel or may obscure your lights
light-coloured or fluorescent clothing which helps other road users to see you in daylight and poor light
reflective clothing and/or accessories (belt, arm or ankle bands) in the dark.
Highway Code - Rule 59 Help Yourself To Be Seen
60 At night your cycle MUST have white front and red rear lights lit. It MUST also be fitted with a red rear reflector (and amber pedal reflectors, if manufactured after 1/10/85). White front reflectors and spoke reflectors will also help you to be seen. Flashing lights are permitted but it is recommended that cyclists who are riding in areas without street lighting use a steady front lamp.
Law RVLR regs 13, 18 & 24
It often surprises me just how many serious riders go out on a black bike with black shoes, black leggings, black top and, perhaps, a white helmet. Stealth mode seems to becoming the accepted norm.
IMHO get the basics right and you probably will not need the added features of this helmet.
59 Clothing. You should wear
a cycle helmet which conforms to current regulations, is the correct size and securely fastened
appropriate clothes for cycling. Avoid clothes which may get tangled in the chain, or in a wheel or may obscure your lights
light-coloured or fluorescent clothing which helps other road users to see you in daylight and poor light
reflective clothing and/or accessories (belt, arm or ankle bands) in the dark.
Highway Code - Rule 59 Help Yourself To Be Seen
60 At night your cycle MUST have white front and red rear lights lit. It MUST also be fitted with a red rear reflector (and amber pedal reflectors, if manufactured after 1/10/85). White front reflectors and spoke reflectors will also help you to be seen. Flashing lights are permitted but it is recommended that cyclists who are riding in areas without street lighting use a steady front lamp.
Law RVLR regs 13, 18 & 24
It often surprises me just how many serious riders go out on a black bike with black shoes, black leggings, black top and, perhaps, a white helmet. Stealth mode seems to becoming the accepted norm.
IMHO get the basics right and you probably will not need the added features of this helmet.
Highway Code suggests many things, I agree with the "be safe be seen" philosophy, it just grates that I have to dress up like a christmas tree and the risk remains that a driver not paying attention or having such inept driving skills that they still hit me...
Why arent all cars painted hi-vis?
Why arent all cars painted hi-vis?
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