Hi Viz advice please.

[blackburn]

Hello all.

Just starting to ride on the road a little - I'm normally an off-roader - and I think I ought to be wearing something a bit hi viz. All the jackets I've seen look like they're are made of a basic nylon (I may be wrong) which I think might make me somewhat sweaty. I DO NOT feel the cold at all on the bike and tend to sweat profusely when I warm up.

Are there any super breathable garments you can recommend, or should I try a hi viz pound shop 'waistcoat'?

Any sensible suggestions welcome. Thanks.

[mouseymousey]

I wear one of these in lemon

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Gore_Bike_Wear_P...

It's really light and breathable.

If it's really warm then I wear one of these

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/EN/deefuz-1000-t-shirt-...

in orange or bright green. Again they're really breathable and they're also very cheap.

[a11y_m]

Not sure if you're talking about just riding on the road, or riding on the road for a purpose (i.e. commuting). I sweat a lot too but use a rucsac on my commute - it's got a built-in fluoro yellow rain cover but I use it on all journeys. You can buy covers like this to fit any rucsac/camelbak.

If you want to avoid wearing a jacket, you can also get some fluoro yellow / scotchlight reflective wristbands/anklebands. These are great for warmer weather but also great for indicating directions of travel in the dark.

Failing all that, a fluoro yellow mesh vest worn or tied onto rucscac (or even your waistband if you're that hot) would be a good start.

[pdV6]

I go for the high-viz rucksack cover too.

If I was commuting without a rucksack, I'd probably go for the string vest option to keep sweat at bay.

[mouseymousey]

The bright t-shirts I linked to above are wicking t-shirts so they take the sweat away from you. Much better than wearing hi-viz over a cotton t-shirt in my opinion.

[blackburn]

mouseymousey said:

The bright t-shirts I linked to above are wicking t-shirts so they take the sweat away from you. Much better than wearing hi-viz over a cotton t-shirt in my opinion.

Thanks so far. Bright t-shirt as above may be the way to go.

[rykard]

soemthing to also think about is flashing led lights... Smart do some well priced bright ones. 1w superflash..stick a couple on the bike and rucksack...

[dubbs]

make sure your position on the road and general road "body language" makes sure you're noticed.

9/10 you're alwas seen by the driver but they assume they can get past you, out manoeuvre you or generally treat you like a drain cover.

Position well, ensure you're seen and noticed as a vehicle rather than street furniture... that helps in these summer days more than any fluo jacket will

Come autumn or dark riding then yes usual fluo/led light stuff applies

[blackburn]

Thanks chaps for all the replies and info. Found just what I wanted on Saturday at a new LBS in town - a hi viz Endura sleeveless zip-up waistcoat thingy. Delighted.

Trouble is, I'm a Kona fan and the shop is a Kona dealer. It may be time for a full-suss Kona to join the hard-tail I've had for some years, after drooling over their stock...