How to Make a Safety Bicycle Flag
Bicycle safety flags are placed on the back of a bike or bike trailer to make sure the rider and any passengers can be seen by vehicles. If you are commuting and have on panniers, a flag coming out of the side facing traffic will alert vehicles to keep a safe distance. Pick a color that is visible day or night. A do-it-yourself bicycle safety flag can save you money and provide a chance to be creative in designing your own.
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Things You'll Need
- 1 sq. foot of bright-colored PVC fabric
- Scissors
- Plastic dowel in desired length (4 to 6 feet)
- Heavy-duty or fabric glue
- Heavy-duty stapler
- Zip ties
Instructions
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Cut a 6- or 7-inch-long triangle out of the PVC fabric.
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Decorate the safety flag by drawing a design on it or by adding decorations if you desire.
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Apply fabric glue or other heavy-duty glue on the inside edge of the flag. Wrap the glued edge around the plastic dowel and seal it. To be sure it stays, use a heavy-duty stapler and staple it two-three times where you sealed the glue.
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Attach the dowel to the bike with zip ties. The best place is to attach it next to the rear triangle on the left-hand side. The triangle is formed by the two bars extending from the rear axle to the seat and pedal assembly.
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For commuting with panniers, attach the bicycle safety flag on the left-hand side near the panniers. You may have to cut the plastic dowel so it does not stick out too far.
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