2010/3/30 B D be_dal@yahoo.se
Even though many mention a flag as a good thing to get visible, I have noticed that this is not
always enough on a recumbent. When I am out in the traffic I personally think that it is easiest to
spot bikes that use a light, even at daytime. It beats everything, even a flag.
I do not use a flag on my velomobile. Visibility from the rear is good because the rear end is
covered with a reflective material. It could be better at the front, especially as the front area
is pretty small and the vehicle is pretty low. I think that a light is a good idea in order to get
visible for other road users. The biggest problem is that car drivers "do not see you" because they
don't recognize the vehicle, but a light on it makes it more clearly a moving vehicle.
I dont have any velomobile experience, but on my recumbent lowracer I have
mounted to small Led-lights on my helmet which I think helps a lot for my visibility. Not only are they on the highest part of the bike but since i move my head quite a lot in city traffic the lights move too and moving lights are a lot easier to spot than stationary ones.