I have the RoadID Wrist elite.  I like the clasp for easy on easy off.  Not to mention, if you ever want different color band, you just move all the metal (Id/clasp) over to another color.  I may consider a cloth one in the future but I'm not sure of the durability of it over time.  Not to mention, I got enough funk from pads (elbow/knee)... While you can most definitely wash it... I'm sure over time the velco will get destroyed.  From a comfort perspective the rubber band will always be in great shape while the cloth can fray and velco can get messed up which could be bothersome maybe?  Just my thoughts... but, I like the rubber band on the wrist.

I use a cloth one with Velcro. I’ve had it about a year and a half. With no problems
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Cherokee wrote on 06/08/14 at 8:19pm:


Slim, wrist version for me - orange for visibility (per my wife/daughers - I bought a spare black band, but haven't used it yet). Don't even realize you have it on after a few miles.

I've had the rubber with clasp (I liked that one the best but after a couple years, I couldn't get the clasp to release), velcro, and slim rubber.  Velcro works good but if you are the type to wear it all the time the band will get wet in the shower and stay wet for awhile and so will your long sleeve shirts and armrest on your chairs.  Slim seems to work well although mine is a little more tight on my wrist than I would like.  I've always worn mine on my wrist.

I have a yellow with velcro wrist.  I don't wear it all the time, only when I'm riding.  Then I'm done,  I take it off and loop it around my helmet straps so I don't forget it when I leave.  One piece of info I would put on there is your blood type.  Might save some time in an emergency.

KitJ BBQman wrote on 06/09/14 at 1:26pm:

I think the point being that Road ID is a proprietary service not a commonly accepted system adopted by the health care industry.  It's much better than nothing though.

Big Chuck wrote on 06/08/14 at 7:31pm:


I have a bright red one. I think one of the first thing most medics would do is grab your right arm and check for a pulse

Rubber is easier to keep clean.

If a fabric band gets funky, make up a solution of a tablespoon or two of borax and a cup of hot water, stir thoroughly till disolved. Soak for 15 minutes then rinse. Borax is a brand name of the mineral salt sodium borate.

Here's another option if you like the outdoorsy, more masculine/rugged look. Not the lightest option, but it's made out of braided paracord. 

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Friend of min had his "road id" tattooed just below his left armpit.  He was a BIG tri guy and logged a lot of desolate road miles by foot and wheel.  I asked him why not the typical arm band.  He said he would never lose the ink.

sager wrote on 06/11/14 at 12:07pm:


Got my wifes name on mine.  Something happened I'd have to marry someone with the same name.