There is a market for a flag that has built - in LED lights, including in the flag itself. The power pack should be designed to clip directly to the frame. If there is no pocket on the back of the seat or saddlebag. My wife gets very nervous when I ride early in the morning, unless I have my LED kit fully charged.
These points are good, as far as it goes, but don’t address the entire visibility spectrum, which, to me, should include high-vis clothing,and lights. Just sticking to flags, I like to add a couple of points. Most significant, as far as I am concerned is the fact that flags are behind the rider. There are many crossing/turning situations at intersections where drivers in vehicles right beside you, won’t see you because the flag isn’t in their field of vision and they are looking right over you because they are mainly/only concerned with traffic coming from one direction. In my experience flags are often hard to see when the recumbent comes right at you, especially in a high contrast, sun light/shade situation. I use wide, red ribbons on my flag pole , they are much more noticeable, especially because they stream out in the slightest breeze.
I have 2 lighted poles ( one flashes the other is solid ) and mounted flags on to them. I had to design an Aluminum bracket to mount to the back of the seat but you can see me from all over the place plus lite up wheels. The better to see you conspict is Where's it at any more. Also the Garmin rear radar.
I. love Utah bike. Amaszing
can you mount a flag to the front as well as back?
I have since 2008 a flagg with 3 flashing 1 watt LEDs at the topp. The electronic I integrated in the back light.
How about a flag with a flashing light on the end?
There is a market for a flag that has built - in LED lights, including in the flag itself. The power pack should be designed to clip directly to the frame. If there is no pocket on the back of the seat or saddlebag. My wife gets very nervous when I ride early in the morning, unless I have my LED kit fully charged.
I have 2 flags on my trike. A solid orange flag and Ohio.
We love that!!
What happened to your "Most Capable Quad Yet!" That was teased two months ago?
It's still in the works! We hoping to announce it in July and have it available to order in August!
@@UtahTrikesOnline Awesome!
Not a goose - that's a Loon!
These points are good, as far as it goes, but don’t address the entire visibility spectrum, which, to me, should include high-vis clothing,and lights.
Just sticking to flags, I like to add a couple of points. Most significant, as far as I am concerned is the fact that flags are behind the rider. There are many crossing/turning situations at intersections where drivers in vehicles right beside you, won’t see you because the flag isn’t in their field of vision and they are looking right over you because they are mainly/only concerned with traffic coming from one direction.
In my experience flags are often hard to see when the recumbent comes right at you, especially in a high contrast, sun light/shade situation.
I use wide, red ribbons on my flag pole , they are much more noticeable, especially because they stream out in the slightest breeze.
I have 2 lighted poles ( one flashes the other is solid ) and mounted flags on to them. I had to design an Aluminum bracket to mount to the back of the seat but you can see me from all over the place plus lite up wheels. The better to see you conspict is Where's it at any more. Also the Garmin rear radar.
And the opening video is of trikes without flags.😩😫🤔