Check out this new jacket

[zango]

Although automobiles have countless safety devices and technologies, there are relatively few for bicycles by comparison.

http://www.cnet.com.au/cartech/0,2000438484,339288168,00.htm

 

[Ausmtbr]

The problem is that many of us wear backpacks and messenger bags, thereby negating the effectiveness of the brake lighting on the back.

The turn signal lighting on the arms is a good idea but it still looks to be not bright enough. While it's good that people are continuing to design this sort of thing, but it's not there yet. Ideal would be a left glove with bright red lights on the palm and amber lights on the back which light up based on data from an accelerometer that knows whether you're signaling a stop, left or right turn.

 

[bluejay]

that's a pretty cool jacket , i can see it being worn to raves

 

[dexter]

been searching for a back pack with lights on it , so far only found one with reflection tape

 

[dexter]

think i found stuff that suits my needs , will post a link up later

 

[zango]

hey dexter , you might want to look at something like this

http://www.exelite.co.nz/recreational.html?product=lumipac

I saw a girl riding through the city with one last week. It strapped onto her backpack and was really bright.

 

[Ausmtbr]

how about mboye... available from MBC in Clifton Hill
but for a backpack it is a little expensive. i think

review of the lumipac
http://www.cycling.tv/extras/features/exelite-lumipac

 

[jentec]

not too bad of an idea for a jacket , i wouldn't mind getting one

as for the light up backpacks , i modified my bag , got a rear taillight and on the bag i sewed on on a little strap in the middle for the light to clip onto ,had a few comments from people who have said that it was a good idea

 

[jasmin]

nice jacket , but it doesn't look to bright , i suppose light are dim to cut down on power consumption