It took me a while to figure out a better design that supersedes the use of a plain old pool noodle as-is (they tend to wear out and degrade over time) or a flexible driveway marker and cut-and-tied paint roller. This one simply mounts on the side of your basket, pannier (varies between model) or rear rack even. All you need is a piece of wood (or plastic) placed on the top and a large washer to sandwich it to the rack, basket/crate or pannier, then a flexible driveway marker can be taped and inserted into the stem, and screwed in tightly with the supplied screw (or your own if it matches the threads). Once done, it will not come loose. A hook can be ziptied to the end (tape under it, including zipties over tape behind it, so it doesn't move) of it so it can be wrapped around when bringing in an elevator, on a train/subway/tram, or placed on the rack of a bus, etc. A screw at the very end, nail, fork, etc. can be ziptied over tape so intentional careless close passes striking it, inflict damage on the vehicle's paint (no fault of the vulnerable road user in this case).
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