Cyclists can be hard for motorists to see, particularly motorists in larger vehicles. British trucker Jay Singh observed this firsthand, having spent decades driving a hauling truck around the UK. Singh himself eventually took up cycling, and "after one too many close shaves while cycling in London [decided] to invent

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    2 months ago

    One thing about the varia that really helps make you more visible is that it will flash faster as a vehicle approaches.

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        2 months ago

        Yes, very useful on rural roads and quieter suburban streets. It also works well on trails where e-scooters/e-bikes might ride up behind you without warning (to pass).

        But in a city, the radar just goes off constantly, so it’s less useful if you only ride in busy city streets.