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Originally Posted by groar
I was drunk, or missing cafeine, or missing sleep, or...
But even with these lights, I think this is a dangerous configuration in daily commutes. This morning several people overtook me too closely. People from their SUV will see the main body of the aptera, but may not see/remember the front wheel... May be this is why I never saw side-cars on the left of a motorcycle.
Denis.
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My experience riding recumbent bikes in the city tells me that it likely won't be too big of a problem. When drivers (people in general) see something that's "odd" (in this case, it's not an SUV and not a typical car, motorcycle, bicycle etc.) they give more attention. For me, on my 'bent, I have smaller visible area but I'm noticed much more than other bikes - which ultimately equates to larger clearance when a car is overtaking
Of course, if the car design becomes the norm, it then looks more transparent... But that would be a good problem to solve
