POLITE notice .......................................

Kamzter
Kamzter Posts: 191
edited January 2012 in Road buying advice
I have come across these and know of lads using them, of which have said that they get less hassle off of other road users since wearing them so thought to pass the message around, cheap too.

http://www.equisafety.com/polite
40 mph in a 30 zone officer? nah, I've only been out for the last 5 minutes !!

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  • nochekmate
    nochekmate Posts: 3,460
    ..but I ride a bike not a freekin' horse - sad day when you are reduced to wearing that gear tbh
  • sandy hill
    sandy hill Posts: 390
    Will remember that sight for when I want to look like a copper.
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  • Kamzter
    Kamzter Posts: 191
    sandy hill wrote:
    Will remember that sight for when I want to look like a copper.

    I think you'll find thats the whole idea, so you get less shit from motorists thinking your someone other then a chap out for a pleasant ride. lol
    40 mph in a 30 zone officer? nah, I've only been out for the last 5 minutes !!
  • petemadoc
    petemadoc Posts: 2,331
    I thought this was a good idea for commuting.

    http://www.howies.co.uk/accessories/stu ... n-bag.html

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    But I can't bring myself to spend £49 on it.
  • sandy hill
    sandy hill Posts: 390
    Kamzter wrote:
    sandy hill wrote:
    Will remember that sight for when I want to look like a copper.

    I think you'll find thats the whole idea, so you get less shoot from motorists thinking your someone other then a chap out for a pleasant ride. lol

    It works so well for PCSOs.
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  • Crankbrother
    Crankbrother Posts: 1,695
    Anyone who wears this stuff is a tit and likely has trouble crossing the road whilst on foot ... Quite frankly, if you need to go out dressed like that you need to stay indoors and never go outside ever again ...
  • ToeKnee
    ToeKnee Posts: 376
    Crankbrother wrote:
    Anyone who wears this stuff is a tit and likely has trouble crossing the road whilst on foot ... Quite frankly, if you need to go out dressed like that you need to stay indoors and never go outside ever again ...
    As a father, who want to be there for his son, I already ensure I am visible to other road users.
    It is a shame many cyclists prefer to wear black, have no lights and RLJ.
    This company's cycling gear may not be appropriate for all but to call all wearers 'tits' is bewildering.
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  • keef66
    keef66 Posts: 13,123
    Yes, but when the knobhead in the white van realises you're not a copper he'll likely feel tricked and try to run you off the road anyway. Ditto for the keep right sign on the backpack; the morons you're worried about aren't usually conspicuous observers of traffic signs, speed limits or the highway code are they?
  • rajMAN
    rajMAN Posts: 429
    See plenty riding head to foot in black! are they on some kind of mourning ride? do they think they look cool?slimmer? or is that they are just complete pillocks?
  • on-yer-bike
    on-yer-bike Posts: 2,974
    Horse riders need a jacket that says "F**k off everybody, we're using the road today". After having crashed as a result of a family of horse riders and their free running Jack Russell I am very bitter.
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  • primalcarl
    primalcarl Posts: 579
    From their Facebook page:

    "Just found a new benefit to using your polite range.......embarrassing cyclists having a wee at the side of the road! The look on his face when he thought I was a mounted copper was priceless :)"
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  • Crankbrother
    Crankbrother Posts: 1,695
    Why don't we all dress up as cowboys and indians as well ... nothing says i am a safe and responsible road user than fancy dress ...

    Hopefully one of the clowns wearing this garb will be picked up by the police for impersonating a police officer ... all it needs is one to having bad day ...
  • ilm_zero7
    ilm_zero7 Posts: 2,213
    dont you think that saddle blanket is a bit excessive - how will that fit on a Selle SLR?.. and there are no weights. what kind of cycle wear is it that doesnt have weights!
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  • napoleond
    napoleond Posts: 5,992
    If people think that looking like a police officer will cut down on abuse and improve other people's road sense towards them then they are sorely mistaken.
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  • petemadoc
    petemadoc Posts: 2,331
    Crankbrother wrote:
    Why don't we all dress up as cowboys and indians as well ... nothing says i am a safe and responsible road user than fancy dress ...

    Hopefully one of the clowns wearing this garb will be picked up by the police for impersonating a police officer ... all it needs is one to having bad day ...

    That's a good idea. I might dress as Shrek on my next ride.

    Some cyclists who may be less experienced than yourself and don't have your overwhelming confidence and road presence may feel that little bit safer wearing reflective gear. Even if, in your words, that makes them a tit.

    The snobbery from some on here is truly outstanding.
  • benjboy
    benjboy Posts: 258
    NapoleonD wrote:
    If people think that looking like a police officer will cut down on abuse and improve other people's road sense towards them then they are sorely mistaken.
    What if we look like SWAT team will they give us room then ( cock's back his sig 9mm) :evil:
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  • benjboy
    benjboy Posts: 258
    Thats meant to say cock back his 9mm
    Keep the chain tight all the way.
  • benjboy
    benjboy Posts: 258
    Jesus what is wrong with this forum can't even spell right...
    Keep the chain tight all the way.
  • benjboy
    benjboy Posts: 258
    Think of something between your legs that sounds like rock......
    Keep the chain tight all the way.
  • sandy hill
    sandy hill Posts: 390
    So it seems the opinion of anyone wearing one of these will look a complete constable.
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  • Kamzter
    Kamzter Posts: 191
    That certainly fits 'the bill' !!
    I am quite happy with what I wear without the need to add extra layers that will either limit your movements or make you hot.
    40 mph in a 30 zone officer? nah, I've only been out for the last 5 minutes !!

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