I’m assembling a bike trailer and I don’t know how I’m supposed to attach the reflectors.
The instructions are in Dutch only and only seems to mention that reflectors exists but gives no instructions on how to put them on. The only directions are the grainy photo on the box, showing something that looks like reflectors being attached to the fabric of the cover.
The reflectors themselves (two white ones and two red ones) have a short screw and nut as well as a short protruding plastic pin on the back.
There are no holes or similar obvious way of attaching the reflectors. Am I literally supposed to poke holes in the fabric myself?
Edit: Jesus Christ, they literally poked two small holes in the fabric to attach the reflectors. Aren’t the Dutch supposed to be good at bike stuff?
Jesus Christ, they literally poked two small holes in the fabric to attach the reflectors. Aren’t the Dutch supposed to be good at bike stuff?
The Dutch are also well known for their commitment to bicycle safety… Oh wait
Zip ties or 3M heavy duty mounting tape
You could put a few layers of duct tape on either side of the hole, and put thin strips through the hole to reinforce it.
Instead of poking holes go get some Solas tape and put it anywhere you want
There’s also a 3M product which is retroreflective tape suitable for fabric. Haven’t used it, but I think it’s a lot thinner and more flexible.
This is why you should have spent the big money on the Swedish Thule Chariot
