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    barry taylor
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    http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2007/08/reactiv_cyclist_protection_jac.html

    In London, cyclists are treated as second class citizens, a fact that
    inventor Michael Chen intends to remedy. For the whole of the cycling
    species, he has developed a terrific concept; the Reactiv Cycling Jacket,
    with integrated indicators and deceleration/acceleration warning lights. Hit
    the jump to see a video of it in action

    In London, cyclists are treated as second class citizens, a fact that
    inventor Michael Chen intends to remedy. For the whole of the cycling
    species, he has developed a terrific concept; the Reactiv Cycling Jacket,
    with integrated indicators and deceleration/acceleration warning lights.

    (video at gizmodo website)

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  2. Andrew Priest
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    barry taylor said:

    http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2007/08/reactiv_cyclist_protection_jac.html

    I am not so sure about it. Seeing it in the video I thought the
    visibilty factor was not that great and the idea of a green light
    worries me. Is this a green light for go and run me over?

    Also would the changing of colours be understood?

    That said, anything that works is got be worth considering I surpose.

    Regards
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  3. Terryc
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    Andrew Priest said:

    I am not so sure about it. Seeing it in the video I thought the
    visibilty factor was not that great and the idea of a green light
    worries me. Is this a green light for go and run me over?

    Which makes you wonder if this person actually rides a bicycle.

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  4. Dorfus Dippintush
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    Andrew Priest said:
    barry taylor said:

    http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2007/08/reactiv_cyclist_protection_jac.html

    I am not so sure about it. Seeing it in the video I thought the
    visibilty factor was not that great and the idea of a green light
    worries me. Is this a green light for go and run me over?

    Also would the changing of colours be understood?

    That said, anything that works is got be worth considering I surpose.

    Regards
    Andrew
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    Churchlands, Western Australia
    Giant CRX 1; Giant Boulder SE
    http://aushiker.com http://backpackgeartest.org http://geocaching.com.au

    I thought the idea was very good, the colors could easily be changed I
    suppose. I reckon they could use the idea on cars as well, an
    accelerometer to activate the brake lights.
    Another good use would be on mountain bikes when you're riding at night
    with friends on single-track, it'd save you rear-ending them when they
    slow down or stop for something.

    Dorfus

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