Visible clothing - does it have to be yellow?

terongi

I want a lightweight windproof/waterproof jacket for winter commuting.

Maximum visibility seems sensible.

I would like to avoid yellow just to be a bit different.

Are there any other bright colours which are just as visible as yellow?

Red?

Orange?

nielsamd

I think high viz yellow is common for a reason. I recall a U.S. magazine article (Popular Science I think) when I was a kid, experimenting with colours and that flourescent yellow was the best for cutting through mist and fog.

cougie

From riding on Sundays - you can spot fluo yellow jackets absolutely miles away.

Rail workers seem to favour bright orange though - but I dont think theres many of those available.

What you could always do is get whatever jacket you fancy - whatever colour and then just buy a cheap fluo gilet to be worn over the top. Repeated washing fades the fluo colours I find, so a couple of cheap ones may be a better value option. I think JJB were doing them for £8 or so ?

cpeachey

I use an Orange jacket. It does get noticed. 8) Bright pink is good too. :shock:
Chris

andrewgturnbull

Hi there.

http://newsbiscuit.com/article/cyclists ... nous-green

You don't need to actually register and read the link... the url says it all!

Cheers, Andy

bill57

Fluorescent pink used to be popular for winter gear - very visible, but a bit girly for some.

Monty Dog

In poor light the fluorescent colours are OK, but reflectives are far more noticeable under light. Wear reflective bands on your ankles - far more noticeable that what colour of top you're wearing. Likewise, keep your rear light flashing too,