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Reflectors for clipless pedals

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  • September 6, 2012 at 10:30 pm #16751
    Nick Luff

    Does anyone know where I can get a set of reflectors for my Ultegra PD-6700-C carbon pedals? Just bought a Merida Scultura Comp 905e-Di2 and want to stay legal now the nights are closing in without the faff of swapping to standard pedals. Done a lot of searching on the web and can’t find anything. Not even on eBay. The only place that seems to mention them is the Shimano website.

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  • January 6, 2015 at 9:20 am #698965
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    ChuckB

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Shima
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Shimano-Road-Pedal-Reflectors-Clipless/dp/B00AJMHSRW

    January 6, 2015 at 8:06 am #698963
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    andyp

    SideBurn wrote:Found it!

    SideBurn wrote:
    Found it! According to Pedal Bicycles (Safety) Regulations SI 2010/198 Section 4(12) A pedal cycle “MUST” be “SOLD” with pedal reflectors. Unless Section 3(1)(d) it is sold for or intended for competitive events…. So as long as you intend to race no problem! Or if the bike is not used between sunrise and sunset. Cannot find anything that says you must have them fitted; the Highway Code is guidance only!

    I wonder where, again, reality fits here. Most decent bikes are sold *without* pedals, hence without pedal reflectors…!

    September 27, 2012 at 6:02 pm #698961
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    Stumps

    (No subject)
    :>

    September 27, 2012 at 5:50 pm #698959
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    The Rumpo Kid

    stumps wrote:jayme wrote:Time

    stumps wrote:
    jayme wrote:
    Time to pull up a chair and get the pop corn out as this will “Probably” go on for a while now. :)

    Haha, lush quote mate, at least someone has a sense of humour. =D> .

    Lets move onto something vaguely approaching sensible.


    Dammit Stumpy, I was going to say exactly the same thing and you beat me to it! This now means, of course, that your name is even higher on my list of mortal enemies!

    September 27, 2012 at 5:09 pm #698957
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    Stumps

    jayme wrote:Time to pull up a

    jayme wrote:
    Time to pull up a chair and get the pop corn out as this will “Probably” go on for a while now. :)

    Haha, lush quote mate, at least someone has a sense of humour. =D> .

    Lets move onto something vaguely approaching sensible.

    September 27, 2012 at 4:22 pm #698955
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    jayme

    Time to pull up a chair and
    Time to pull up a chair and get the pop corn out as this will “Probably” go on for a while now. 🙂

    September 27, 2012 at 3:58 pm #698953
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    The Rumpo Kid

    stumps wrote:The rumpo kid –

    stumps wrote:
    The rumpo kid – does it actually matter that i added probably. Or is it just a case that since you came onto the forum you have constantly tried to find fault with certain members ?????????.

    No doubt you will deny it. :))


    Well yes the word “probably” is relevant. On the other matter, yes I will deny it. Who have I tried to “find fault” with? Obviously I agree with some comments and disagree with others, but I thought that was the point of a forum. It would be a pretty dull place if we all agreed.

    September 27, 2012 at 3:45 pm #698951
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    Stumps

    The rumpo kid – does it
    The rumpo kid – does it actually matter that i added probably. Or is it just a case that since you came onto the forum you have constantly tried to find fault with certain members ?????????.

    No doubt you will deny it. :))

    September 27, 2012 at 1:04 pm #698949
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    The Rumpo Kid

    stumps wrote:The Rumpo Kid

    stumps wrote:
    The Rumpo Kid wrote:
    And I’m just the wise arse to do it! The original poster wanted to stay legal at night. All I did was point out what the the legal requirement was, and that contributory negligence could (not would) be cited by the type of sharp Lawyer who enjoys that sort of thing.

    Get off your high horse, i never mentioned you but if the boot fits as they say.

    I pointed out that unless you are a complete arse then you will probably never get stopped by the cops. We are to busy dealing with would be lawyers (ie the general public who think they know best).


    I see you have amended your original statement by adding the word “probably”. And I don’t ride a high horse. (Is that anything like a “Rode bike”?)

    September 27, 2012 at 12:24 pm #698947
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    Stumps

    The Rumpo Kid wrote:And I’m

    The Rumpo Kid wrote:
    And I’m just the wise arse to do it! The original poster wanted to stay legal at night. All I did was point out what the the legal requirement was, and that contributory negligence could (not would) be cited by the type of sharp Lawyer who enjoys that sort of thing.

    Get off your high horse, i never mentioned you but if the boot fits as they say.

    I pointed out that unless you are a complete arse then you will probably never get stopped by the cops. We are to busy dealing with would be lawyers (ie the general public who think they know best).

    September 27, 2012 at 11:03 am #698945
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    Nick Luff

    Many thanks for all the
    Many thanks for all the replies guys. I never thought my little question would generate such a discussion! I’m aware of the legalities and such like. I just wanted to know if anyone new where I could buy them from. According to the Ultegra section of the Shimano website they do supply a reflector attachment for my SPDs, (I assume they clip into the little red hole on the back of the pedal under the spring clip), but that’s the only reference I can find. I can’t seem to find any where that actually sells them. Other than contacting Shimano directly I think I may just buy a cheap set of pedals and swap them over. On a related matter, anyone know of anyone looking for a set of Shimano SPD-SL R106 shoes? White/Red, size 44, worn twice indoors on a turbo trainer. Due to the weird sizing Shimano use size 8s & 9s (42 & 43) are too small for my left foot (bracing for the Daniel Day-Lewis references!) but the 10s (44) are perfect on my left and too big for my right. Ended up buying a set of Specialized road shoes instead. Cost £99.99 new but willing to accept £75 or £70 if collected or postage paid by the buyer. Went on Gumtree with no interest though so not holding out much hope.

    September 26, 2012 at 7:57 pm #698943
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    The Rumpo Kid

    And I’m just the wise arse to
    And I’m just the wise arse to do it! The original poster wanted to stay legal at night. All I did was point out what the the legal requirement was, and that contributory negligence could (not would) be cited by the type of sharp Lawyer who enjoys that sort of thing.

    September 26, 2012 at 6:02 pm #698941
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    Stumps

    Seriously pedal reflectors or
    Seriously pedal reflectors or the lack of them will never get you a ticket or a summons from the Police unless when you are stopped you are a complete arse with them.

    However if you have lights on and are cycling correctly – ie – not bouncing up and down the pavements and in and out of traffic – then you wont get stopped.

    No doubt so wise arse will come back at me with some comment. :O

    September 26, 2012 at 5:57 pm #698939
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    PaulVWatts

    Pedal reflectors the
    Pedal reflectors the regulations

    http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1989/1796/regulation/18/made

    http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1989/1796/schedule/1/made

    http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1989/1796/schedule/20/made

    You need to read all three for the whole story.

    You need to read the referenced British Standard to find out information like size etc.

    The exceptions here:

    http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1989/1796/regulation/4/made

    Say that the the regulations concerning reflectors and lamps do NOT apply apply to pedal cycles between sunrise and sunset.

    A more readable recent guide from the Department of transport can be found here

    assets.dft.gov.uk/publications/dft-information-sheets/pedal-cycles-lighting.pdf

    Its worth reading if only for the the caveat at the end of the document.

    September 26, 2012 at 1:38 pm #698937
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    The Rumpo Kid

    SideBurn wrote: Cannot find

    SideBurn wrote:
    Cannot find anything that says you must have them fitted; the Highway Code is guidance only!

    Google “pedal reflectors legal” and see what you get. They are a legal requirement (at night, but I thought that went without saying).
    The pedal bicycle safety regs are conditions imposed on retailers. They also say that every bicycle has to be sold with a bell!

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