Oxford Fold Out Safety Reflector - Red

I bought this safety reflector to replace the one lost on the bike I had stolen. I had originally seen them in use in Holland.Works better than described, in that if I do not unfold it, the traffic passes by me much closer.Cyclists who have been following me have commented that they have noticed the traffic edge over further: after all, if the traffic touches it, it is proof that they were driving too close. By the same token, I don't cycle too close to other traffic, to avoid scratching them.I gives me a true sense of security (rather than a false sense of security, as I don't take unnecessary risks just because it is fitted).Clearly, it won't protect me from dangerous drivers, but it means that I can more calmly go on my way with less hassle.

l have had these (or similar) on my bikes now for 40 years. I have no idea if they do help in being safer. but alongside good lights and reflective jacket etc, these are also part of my best attempts at visibaility!It does feel that vehicles give a bit more space also. Yes, always the odd lunatic and aggresive driver will be cutting in close no matter what you do, but these seem to actually help create a bit of space.The quality seems to be as good as ever also. They need to be a bit bendy and thats good for the times that you catch things with them!Great range of fittting options and angles, in fact I have these on three bikes - all with different racks and posts and they work a treat. Even fit them to a rack that has panniers.They are designed to fold away when not on the bike.For a few pounds, I fully recommend these to any cyclist - day or night use.Simple but effective....the best things often are!

Have you got feed up with car, trucks and white van man. NOT passing safely.This is a must.. The only reason I didn't a 5 star was that the fitting for the price are not as good as I would have thought. Try it fit it to the Topeak barXtender handlebar extender on the rear of my bike, it broke. had enough bit about the house to make fit. so be careful.If like me your cycling a lot in the dark, buy some red and orange or green reflective tape a bit more reflectiveness to confuse the drives.Ps definitely getting a lot more room on the road, plus it folds away. for busier road I add a light.

I bought this as a Christmas stocking filler for my father who rides an electric bike regularly and is convinced since using the reflector that vehicles do pass him at a greater distance. He is really impressed with how neatly it folds away when not in use and how easily it is extended for use. He’s so impressed he’s recommended it to cycling friends of his!

The screw supplied is wrong and near impossible to screw firm. It should have a plain shank on the top half so it can pull the fitting together and fit it tight to the frame OR:A simple bolt would be better. Remember to damage the thread when fitted so the bolt is not lost if working loose

I couldn't get the supplied fittings to grip my rear pannier strut so I drilled a larger diameter hole in the bracket and put a bigger screw in, and this works. I feel more confident in traffic now and can sense that vehicles are generally giving me a wider berth. So I do recommend this product.

After a few to many close shaves with passing cars while cycling,I saw these online and decided to give it a go after reading the reviews.Very quick and easy to assemble.I've only been out five times but what a massive difference it's made.Vehicles are definitely giving me a much wider berth and even staying behind me longer until they feel it safe to pass.

Wouldn't be without this! It makes car drivers give you room on the road which creates a much safer environment for the bicycle rider. Was getting fed up of car drivers who drive far too close but now I have this fitted, I feel so much safer! Brilliant idea! Thank you!