When, six years ago, my brother announced he’d bought a bike radar, my response was a raised eyebrow and a lower opinion of his bike component choices. More high-end clutter to bolt to the bike, and yet another gadget to remember to plug in post-ride. Why on earth would anyone choose to ride with radar?
Looking back, I was suspicious that his new purchase sounded too ‘out there’ to be of any practical use. Even if it worked, knowing that a vehicle was approaching from behind wouldn’t prevent it from running me down, would it? I dismissed it as an expensive gimmick, a rich boy’s toy.
