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I somehow broke my front spoke reflector and these things are all over AliExpress - are they as good as other reflectors or should I just get an ol' reliable?

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[–] ProfessorOwl_PhD@hexbear.net 2 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Yeah, I checked beforehand and spoke reflectors are entirely optional in the UK - you're only required to have a white front light, red back light, red rear reflector, and white or yellow pedal reflectors. Additional lights have to be white or red depending on if they're front or back, but it's completely free reign on additional reflectors. I think with @7bicycles advice I am going to mix these with a traditional spoke reflector just to be on the safe side visibility wise.