Re: [RBW] Re: Wheel Lights Pondering
+1 on Glo Gloves http://www.gloglov.com/SportGG.html and when worn over the Riv wool gloves they extend the life of the wool gloves. -JimD On Dec 13, 2010, at 8:42 PM, Lynne Fitz wrote: Sadly, reflective sidewall tires are not available in 650B. I wear a RoadID reflective ankle band, just got a RadBot500 (seems to beat the Superflash), wear GloGlovs, have a reflective Bell Metro helmet, my Showers Pass jacket has gobs of reflectivity... and the Ortlieb panniers (Hanukkah present!) have big reflective patches. Flashing Petzl E+lite on the front of the helmet, red blinkie on the rear of the helmet. If a driver doesn't see me, they shouldn't be driving at all... On Dec 12, 10:24 am, Travis wrote: I have a friend who uses a little knog lights on his hubs. If you were okay with that method, you could try it with the Blackburn Flea, which is tiny but rechargeable. Otherwise, hose little watch batteries are just awful, they're expensive and don't last very long. That being said, I think spoke lights are fun, but my feeling is that they aren't bright enough to be seen during the day, and are less bright than reflectors after dark. What I really like are Schwalbe tires with the reflective sidewalls - they are surprisingly bright and offer a large reflective surface area. Travis On Dec 12, 10:55 am, JimD wrote: On my commute for dark times of the year I want to be REAL visible. My take is that making oneself visible among many car lights, various street lights, and commercial signage, one's bike can't be over lit. I have 2 bright front LED lights, a Dinotte rear light and accompany the Dinotte with two planet bike blinkys. I'm using the Riv wheel reflectors, Riv ankle reflectors, and a reflective vest. I have an eos led on my helmet (mainly for getting the attention of cars at intersections). I'm going for the 'It Came From OuterSpace' look and it seems to work. Riding home on Friday I met a bicycler with Niteiz Spokelits on his front wheel. When he was moving his bike was quite visible from the side. Looking on the Google I see that these use CR2016 batteries so that isn't such a good thing. As lights go they aren't too dear ~ USD $ 8. Anyone using Spokelits? I'm also intrigued by Monkey Lights but my lighting compulsion isn't so strong (yet) that I'm going to spend ~ USD $ 60. They do look like fun but a bit of a kludge. Light em up, JimD -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners- bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en . -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Wheel Lights Pondering
Wowzer! I need those 'Tacky Mud Flap Girls' reflectors for my mud flaps. Strikes me that they'd be perfect for 'accessorizing' splats too. -JimD On Dec 13, 2010, at 6:34 AM, Eric Norris wrote: Ooops ... Forgot the link: http://funreflector.com/shop.html --Eric N On Dec 13, 2010, at 6:32 AM, Eric Norris wrote: Go here and scrolls down to see the "Spokees" reflectors. I have them on several bikes. Quite visible, and they work with aero rims. Lots of other fun shapes, too. --Eric N On Dec 12, 2010, at 10:16 PM, "Bill M." wrote: Reflective tape intended for use inside the rim was once sold under the name Sidelights. The package looked like this: http://www.metroped.org/sc/sidelight.htm They were very reflective, and showed up well from the front, back or sides. I haven't seen them in years. The advent of v-section rims may have done them in, they would not have conformed well to the sharp bend. I don't think that standard reflective tapes would work as well, but it could still do some good. I do like reflective sidewall tires for commuting at night. Bill On Dec 12, 11:52 am, Peter Pesce wrote: I read a suggestion somewhere (Sheldon? PJW?) to put reflective tape strips on the INSIDE of the rim, facing the hub. Since this surface faces alternately front and rear, and is in motion, it is supposedly very effective. Anybody doing this? Pete On Dec 12, 10:55 am, JimD wrote: On my commute for dark times of the year I want to be REAL visible. My take is that making oneself visible among many car lights, various street lights, and commercial signage, one's bike can't be over lit. I have 2 bright front LED lights, a Dinotte rear light and accompany the Dinotte with two planet bike blinkys. I'm using the Riv wheel reflectors, Riv ankle reflectors, and a reflective vest. I have an eos led on my helmet (mainly for getting the attention of cars at intersections). I'm going for the 'It Came From OuterSpace' look and it seems to work. Riding home on Friday I met a bicycler with Niteiz Spokelits on his front wheel. When he was moving his bike was quite visible from the side. Looking on the Google I see that these use CR2016 batteries so that isn't such a good thing. As lights go they aren't too dear ~ USD $ 8. Anyone using Spokelits? I'm also intrigued by Monkey Lights but my lighting compulsion isn't so strong (yet) that I'm going to spend ~ USD $ 60. They do look like fun but a bit of a kludge. Light em up, JimD -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com . To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en . -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com . To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en . -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners- bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en . -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Wheel Lights Pondering
on 12/13/10 12:13 PM, Peter Pesce at petepe...@gmail.com wrote: > Jim, I think the tape you refer to is known as SOLAS grade (for Safety > Of Life At Sea) and is very good. That's the stuff - what I got was ACR "Res-Q" Reflective tape - package of 4 4"x4" patches for about $13. States that it complies with SOLAS 74/83 and USCG 164.018/4/0 Thanks! -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Gallery updates now appear here - http://cyclofiend.blogspot.com "Nigel did some work for some of the other riders at Allied, onces who still rode metal. He hadn't liked it when Chevette had gone for a paper frame." -- William Gibson, "Virtual Light" -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Wheel Lights Pondering
Sadly, reflective sidewall tires are not available in 650B. I wear a RoadID reflective ankle band, just got a RadBot500 (seems to beat the Superflash), wear GloGlovs, have a reflective Bell Metro helmet, my Showers Pass jacket has gobs of reflectivity... and the Ortlieb panniers (Hanukkah present!) have big reflective patches. Flashing Petzl E+lite on the front of the helmet, red blinkie on the rear of the helmet. If a driver doesn't see me, they shouldn't be driving at all... On Dec 12, 10:24 am, Travis wrote: > I have a friend who uses a little knog lights on his hubs. If you were > okay with that method, you could try it with the Blackburn Flea, which > is tiny but rechargeable. Otherwise, hose little watch batteries are > just awful, they're expensive and don't last very long. > > That being said, I think spoke lights are fun, but my feeling is that > they aren't bright enough to be seen during the day, and are less > bright than reflectors after dark. What I really like are Schwalbe > tires with the reflective sidewalls - they are surprisingly bright and > offer a large reflective surface area. > > Travis > > On Dec 12, 10:55 am, JimD wrote: > > > > > > > > > On my commute for dark times of the year I want to be REAL visible. > > > My take is that making oneself visible among many car lights, various > > street lights, and > > commercial signage, one's bike can't be over lit. > > > I have 2 bright front LED lights, a Dinotte rear light and accompany > > the Dinotte with two planet bike blinkys. > > I'm using the Riv wheel reflectors, Riv ankle reflectors, and a > > reflective vest. I have an eos led on my helmet > > (mainly for getting the attention of cars at intersections). I'm going > > for the 'It Came From OuterSpace' look > > and it seems to work. > > > Riding home on Friday I met a bicycler with Niteiz Spokelits on his > > front wheel. > > When he was moving his bike was quite visible from the side. > > Looking on the Google I see that these use CR2016 batteries so that > > isn't such a good thing. > > As lights go they aren't too dear ~ USD $ 8. > > > Anyone using Spokelits? > > > I'm also intrigued by Monkey Lights but my lighting compulsion isn't > > so strong (yet) that I'm going to > > spend ~ USD $ 60. They do look like fun but a bit of a kludge. > > > Light em up, > > JimD -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Wheel Lights Pondering
I'm a semi-professional taper. I have a tape wallet store on etsy. My favorite tape vendor is tapebrothers. (www.tapebrothers.com) They have reflective tape in many colors, including orange. Here's one example: http://www.tapebrothers.com/REF-DBF-2-in-x-1-Yard-Orange-Reflexite-Tape-p/ref-dbflor2-1.htm On Dec 13, 12:13 pm, Peter Pesce wrote: > I found it, it was Jobst Brandt on Sheldon's > site:http://www.sheldonbrown.com/brandt/reflective-tape.html > > Seems like a really good idea, that would not otherwise impact the > look of the bike. > For my rims, if I were to try this technique I'd want something that > blended in with the silver color during the day, even if it weren't > the "most" reflective at night. > > Jim, I think the tape you refer to is known as SOLAS grade (for Safety > Of Life At Sea) and is very good. > I've had good luck with the red and white "conspicuity" tape from the > auto parts store, cut up and applied at various spots on my commuter > bike, and many of the 3M products work well, too. > > My Riv, at the moment, is only set up for day rides with a rear > blinky Anybody know where I can find Hillborne orange reflective > tape? :) > > -Pete > > On Dec 13, 1:48 pm, CycloFiend wrote: > > > on 12/12/10 11:52 AM, Peter Pesce at petepe...@gmail.com wrote: > > > > I read a suggestion somewhere (Sheldon? PJW?) to put reflective tape > > > strips on the INSIDE of the rim, facing the hub. Since this surface > > > faces alternately front and rear, and is in motion, it is supposedly > > > very effective. > > > > Anybody doing this? > > > Ride buddy and Rando guy JimG has done this to at least one of his > > wheelsets. It makes his bike very visible and dynamic when viewed. > > > I've found some super reflective tape designed for marine rescue use (goes > > onto survival suits and floatation devices). I've cut strips that now go > > around the struts on my racks, mostly for side visibility. I've used larger > > sections on the fenders as well. I've located a couple of bits so that the > > pedaling motion of my foot/ankle will cause them to "flash" if viewed from > > the side. > > > The reflective tape which is sold by RUSA is pretty good, excellent > > visibility though a bit finicky to work with and prone to scratching off. > > > My shoulder bags have hanging reflective tabs, my wind/rain shells have > > reflective piping, my SIDI shoes have reflective heels, and when I'm wearing > > my MUSA knickers, they have the flecto-strips on the back of the thigh. > > > - Jim > > > -- > > Jim Edgar > > cyclofi...@earthlink.net > > > "One Cog - Zero Excuses" L/S T-shirt (and others!) - Now > > availablehttp://www.cyclofiend.com/stuff > > > Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries -http://www.cyclofiend.com > > Current Classics - Cross Bikes > > Singlespeed - Working Bikes > > > Gallery updates now appear here -http://cyclofiend.blogspot.com > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Wheel Lights Pondering
I found it, it was Jobst Brandt on Sheldon's site: http://www.sheldonbrown.com/brandt/reflective-tape.html Seems like a really good idea, that would not otherwise impact the look of the bike. For my rims, if I were to try this technique I'd want something that blended in with the silver color during the day, even if it weren't the "most" reflective at night. Jim, I think the tape you refer to is known as SOLAS grade (for Safety Of Life At Sea) and is very good. I've had good luck with the red and white "conspicuity" tape from the auto parts store, cut up and applied at various spots on my commuter bike, and many of the 3M products work well, too. My Riv, at the moment, is only set up for day rides with a rear blinky Anybody know where I can find Hillborne orange reflective tape? :) -Pete On Dec 13, 1:48 pm, CycloFiend wrote: > on 12/12/10 11:52 AM, Peter Pesce at petepe...@gmail.com wrote: > > > > > I read a suggestion somewhere (Sheldon? PJW?) to put reflective tape > > strips on the INSIDE of the rim, facing the hub. Since this surface > > faces alternately front and rear, and is in motion, it is supposedly > > very effective. > > > Anybody doing this? > > Ride buddy and Rando guy JimG has done this to at least one of his > wheelsets. It makes his bike very visible and dynamic when viewed. > > I've found some super reflective tape designed for marine rescue use (goes > onto survival suits and floatation devices). I've cut strips that now go > around the struts on my racks, mostly for side visibility. I've used larger > sections on the fenders as well. I've located a couple of bits so that the > pedaling motion of my foot/ankle will cause them to "flash" if viewed from > the side. > > The reflective tape which is sold by RUSA is pretty good, excellent > visibility though a bit finicky to work with and prone to scratching off. > > My shoulder bags have hanging reflective tabs, my wind/rain shells have > reflective piping, my SIDI shoes have reflective heels, and when I'm wearing > my MUSA knickers, they have the flecto-strips on the back of the thigh. > > - Jim > > -- > Jim Edgar > cyclofi...@earthlink.net > > "One Cog - Zero Excuses" L/S T-shirt (and others!) - Now > availablehttp://www.cyclofiend.com/stuff > > Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries -http://www.cyclofiend.com > Current Classics - Cross Bikes > Singlespeed - Working Bikes > > Gallery updates now appear here -http://cyclofiend.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Wheel Lights Pondering
i swore off dyno tail lights after my overpriced supernova died after just one year. way too much money, and blinkies are cheap and last a long time. no cable to worry about either. On Mon, Dec 13, 2010 at 10:48 AM, CycloFiend wrote: > on 12/12/10 11:52 AM, Peter Pesce at petepe...@gmail.com wrote: > > > > > I read a suggestion somewhere (Sheldon? PJW?) to put reflective tape > > strips on the INSIDE of the rim, facing the hub. Since this surface > > faces alternately front and rear, and is in motion, it is supposedly > > very effective. > > > > Anybody doing this? > > Ride buddy and Rando guy JimG has done this to at least one of his > wheelsets. It makes his bike very visible and dynamic when viewed. > > I've found some super reflective tape designed for marine rescue use (goes > onto survival suits and floatation devices). I've cut strips that now go > around the struts on my racks, mostly for side visibility. I've used larger > sections on the fenders as well. I've located a couple of bits so that the > pedaling motion of my foot/ankle will cause them to "flash" if viewed from > the side. > > The reflective tape which is sold by RUSA is pretty good, excellent > visibility though a bit finicky to work with and prone to scratching off. > > My shoulder bags have hanging reflective tabs, my wind/rain shells have > reflective piping, my SIDI shoes have reflective heels, and when I'm > wearing > my MUSA knickers, they have the flecto-strips on the back of the thigh. > > - Jim > > > -- > Jim Edgar > cyclofi...@earthlink.net > > "One Cog - Zero Excuses" L/S T-shirt (and others!) - Now available > http://www.cyclofiend.com/stuff > > Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com > Current Classics - Cross Bikes > Singlespeed - Working Bikes > > Gallery updates now appear here - http://cyclofiend.blogspot.com > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > . > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- oakland, ca bikenoir.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Wheel Lights Pondering
on 12/12/10 11:52 AM, Peter Pesce at petepe...@gmail.com wrote: > > I read a suggestion somewhere (Sheldon? PJW?) to put reflective tape > strips on the INSIDE of the rim, facing the hub. Since this surface > faces alternately front and rear, and is in motion, it is supposedly > very effective. > > Anybody doing this? Ride buddy and Rando guy JimG has done this to at least one of his wheelsets. It makes his bike very visible and dynamic when viewed. I've found some super reflective tape designed for marine rescue use (goes onto survival suits and floatation devices). I've cut strips that now go around the struts on my racks, mostly for side visibility. I've used larger sections on the fenders as well. I've located a couple of bits so that the pedaling motion of my foot/ankle will cause them to "flash" if viewed from the side. The reflective tape which is sold by RUSA is pretty good, excellent visibility though a bit finicky to work with and prone to scratching off. My shoulder bags have hanging reflective tabs, my wind/rain shells have reflective piping, my SIDI shoes have reflective heels, and when I'm wearing my MUSA knickers, they have the flecto-strips on the back of the thigh. - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net "One Cog - Zero Excuses" L/S T-shirt (and others!) - Now available http://www.cyclofiend.com/stuff Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Gallery updates now appear here - http://cyclofiend.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Wheel Lights Pondering
Ooops ... Forgot the link: http://funreflector.com/shop.html --Eric N On Dec 13, 2010, at 6:32 AM, Eric Norris wrote: > Go here and scrolls down to see the "Spokees" reflectors. I have them on > several bikes. Quite visible, and they work with aero rims. Lots of other > fun shapes, too. > > --Eric N > > On Dec 12, 2010, at 10:16 PM, "Bill M." wrote: > >> Reflective tape intended for use inside the rim was once sold under >> the name Sidelights. The package looked like this: >> >> http://www.metroped.org/sc/sidelight.htm >> >> They were very reflective, and showed up well from the front, back or >> sides. I haven't seen them in years. The advent of v-section rims >> may have done them in, they would not have conformed well to the sharp >> bend. >> >> I don't think that standard reflective tapes would work as well, but >> it could still do some good. I do like reflective sidewall tires for >> commuting at night. >> >> Bill >> >> On Dec 12, 11:52 am, Peter Pesce wrote: >>> I read a suggestion somewhere (Sheldon? PJW?) to put reflective tape >>> strips on the INSIDE of the rim, facing the hub. Since this surface >>> faces alternately front and rear, and is in motion, it is supposedly >>> very effective. >>> >>> Anybody doing this? >>> >>> Pete >>> On Dec 12, 10:55 am, JimD wrote: >>> >>> >>> On my commute for dark times of the year I want to be REAL visible. >>> My take is that making oneself visible among many car lights, various street lights, and commercial signage, one's bike can't be over lit. >>> I have 2 bright front LED lights, a Dinotte rear light and accompany the Dinotte with two planet bike blinkys. I'm using the Riv wheel reflectors, Riv ankle reflectors, and a reflective vest. I have an eos led on my helmet (mainly for getting the attention of cars at intersections). I'm going for the 'It Came From OuterSpace' look and it seems to work. >>> Riding home on Friday I met a bicycler with Niteiz Spokelits on his front wheel. When he was moving his bike was quite visible from the side. Looking on the Google I see that these use CR2016 batteries so that isn't such a good thing. As lights go they aren't too dear ~ USD $ 8. >>> Anyone using Spokelits? >>> I'm also intrigued by Monkey Lights but my lighting compulsion isn't so strong (yet) that I'm going to spend ~ USD $ 60. They do look like fun but a bit of a kludge. >>> Light em up, JimD >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >> To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Wheel Lights Pondering
Go here and scrolls down to see the "Spokees" reflectors. I have them on several bikes. Quite visible, and they work with aero rims. Lots of other fun shapes, too. --Eric N On Dec 12, 2010, at 10:16 PM, "Bill M." wrote: > Reflective tape intended for use inside the rim was once sold under > the name Sidelights. The package looked like this: > > http://www.metroped.org/sc/sidelight.htm > > They were very reflective, and showed up well from the front, back or > sides. I haven't seen them in years. The advent of v-section rims > may have done them in, they would not have conformed well to the sharp > bend. > > I don't think that standard reflective tapes would work as well, but > it could still do some good. I do like reflective sidewall tires for > commuting at night. > > Bill > > On Dec 12, 11:52 am, Peter Pesce wrote: >> I read a suggestion somewhere (Sheldon? PJW?) to put reflective tape >> strips on the INSIDE of the rim, facing the hub. Since this surface >> faces alternately front and rear, and is in motion, it is supposedly >> very effective. >> >> Anybody doing this? >> >> Pete >> On Dec 12, 10:55 am, JimD wrote: >> >> >> >>> On my commute for dark times of the year I want to be REAL visible. >> >>> My take is that making oneself visible among many car lights, various >>> street lights, and >>> commercial signage, one's bike can't be over lit. >> >>> I have 2 bright front LED lights, a Dinotte rear light and accompany >>> the Dinotte with two planet bike blinkys. >>> I'm using the Riv wheel reflectors, Riv ankle reflectors, and a >>> reflective vest. I have an eos led on my helmet >>> (mainly for getting the attention of cars at intersections). I'm going >>> for the 'It Came From OuterSpace' look >>> and it seems to work. >> >>> Riding home on Friday I met a bicycler with Niteiz Spokelits on his >>> front wheel. >>> When he was moving his bike was quite visible from the side. >>> Looking on the Google I see that these use CR2016 batteries so that >>> isn't such a good thing. >>> As lights go they aren't too dear ~ USD $ 8. >> >>> Anyone using Spokelits? >> >>> I'm also intrigued by Monkey Lights but my lighting compulsion isn't >>> so strong (yet) that I'm going to >>> spend ~ USD $ 60. They do look like fun but a bit of a kludge. >> >>> Light em up, >>> JimD > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Wheel Lights Pondering
+1 for using ankle straps. I use Joglite(?) brand reflective ones that Harris Cyclery sells, one on each ankle. Of course the right strap has the dual purpose of keeping your pantleg safe from the big ring (if you're wearing pants, that is) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Wheel Lights Pondering
I've had three dyno tail lights die this year on two bikes. So am back to batteries. But yeah, have to remember to turn them on/off. Luckily my commute from home is always in the dark so that's a good incentive to turn the lights on. Another strong choice is this Cateye - http://www.cateye.com/en/product_detail/280 Waterproof and better visibility than most from the sides. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Dec 12, 8:47 pm, Thomas Lynn Skean wrote: > My biggest problem with any rear light has always been remembering to > turn it on. So for basic visibility I have reelights, a fender-mounted > spanninga and a rack mounted spanninga (both with "senso" or whatever > they call auto on/off). RBW spoke reflectors in the wheels. Reflective > tape on fender. Reflective tape on MUSA pants/knickers (and Splats if > it's raining). > > When I do remember to turn anything on it's a Superflash on my > SaddleSack, which it seems is no longer the brightest in the price > range. And it's no DiNotte, of course. But it is bright. And its > battery life helps mitigate my second biggest problem with rear > lights: remembering to turn them off. > > Ixon IQ up front. Again, probably not the absolute brightest. But > bright. > > I really should get a hub dynamo. > > Yours, > Thomas Lynn Skean > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Wheel Lights Pondering
Reflective tape intended for use inside the rim was once sold under the name Sidelights. The package looked like this: http://www.metroped.org/sc/sidelight.htm They were very reflective, and showed up well from the front, back or sides. I haven't seen them in years. The advent of v-section rims may have done them in, they would not have conformed well to the sharp bend. I don't think that standard reflective tapes would work as well, but it could still do some good. I do like reflective sidewall tires for commuting at night. Bill On Dec 12, 11:52 am, Peter Pesce wrote: > I read a suggestion somewhere (Sheldon? PJW?) to put reflective tape > strips on the INSIDE of the rim, facing the hub. Since this surface > faces alternately front and rear, and is in motion, it is supposedly > very effective. > > Anybody doing this? > > Pete > On Dec 12, 10:55 am, JimD wrote: > > > > > On my commute for dark times of the year I want to be REAL visible. > > > My take is that making oneself visible among many car lights, various > > street lights, and > > commercial signage, one's bike can't be over lit. > > > I have 2 bright front LED lights, a Dinotte rear light and accompany > > the Dinotte with two planet bike blinkys. > > I'm using the Riv wheel reflectors, Riv ankle reflectors, and a > > reflective vest. I have an eos led on my helmet > > (mainly for getting the attention of cars at intersections). I'm going > > for the 'It Came From OuterSpace' look > > and it seems to work. > > > Riding home on Friday I met a bicycler with Niteiz Spokelits on his > > front wheel. > > When he was moving his bike was quite visible from the side. > > Looking on the Google I see that these use CR2016 batteries so that > > isn't such a good thing. > > As lights go they aren't too dear ~ USD $ 8. > > > Anyone using Spokelits? > > > I'm also intrigued by Monkey Lights but my lighting compulsion isn't > > so strong (yet) that I'm going to > > spend ~ USD $ 60. They do look like fun but a bit of a kludge. > > > Light em up, > > JimD -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Wheel Lights Pondering
I also really liked the Schwalbe tires with the reflective strip until about 2 months of riding in the Seattle rain covered them with an incredibly hard to wash off layer of grime. On Dec 12, 10:24 am, Travis wrote: > I have a friend who uses a little knog lights on his hubs. If you were > okay with that method, you could try it with the Blackburn Flea, which > is tiny but rechargeable. Otherwise, hose little watch batteries are > just awful, they're expensive and don't last very long. > > That being said, I think spoke lights are fun, but my feeling is that > they aren't bright enough to be seen during the day, and are less > bright than reflectors after dark. What I really like are Schwalbe > tires with the reflective sidewalls - they are surprisingly bright and > offer a large reflective surface area. > > Travis > > On Dec 12, 10:55 am, JimD wrote: > > > On my commute for dark times of the year I want to be REAL visible. > > > My take is that making oneself visible among many car lights, various > > street lights, and > > commercial signage, one's bike can't be over lit. > > > I have 2 bright front LED lights, a Dinotte rear light and accompany > > the Dinotte with two planet bike blinkys. > > I'm using the Riv wheel reflectors, Riv ankle reflectors, and a > > reflective vest. I have an eos led on my helmet > > (mainly for getting the attention of cars at intersections). I'm going > > for the 'It Came From OuterSpace' look > > and it seems to work. > > > Riding home on Friday I met a bicycler with Niteiz Spokelits on his > > front wheel. > > When he was moving his bike was quite visible from the side. > > Looking on the Google I see that these use CR2016 batteries so that > > isn't such a good thing. > > As lights go they aren't too dear ~ USD $ 8. > > > Anyone using Spokelits? > > > I'm also intrigued by Monkey Lights but my lighting compulsion isn't > > so strong (yet) that I'm going to > > spend ~ USD $ 60. They do look like fun but a bit of a kludge. > > > Light em up, > > JimD -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Wheel Lights Pondering
My biggest problem with any rear light has always been remembering to turn it on. So for basic visibility I have reelights, a fender-mounted spanninga and a rack mounted spanninga (both with "senso" or whatever they call auto on/off). RBW spoke reflectors in the wheels. Reflective tape on fender. Reflective tape on MUSA pants/knickers (and Splats if it's raining). When I do remember to turn anything on it's a Superflash on my SaddleSack, which it seems is no longer the brightest in the price range. And it's no DiNotte, of course. But it is bright. And its battery life helps mitigate my second biggest problem with rear lights: remembering to turn them off. Ixon IQ up front. Again, probably not the absolute brightest. But bright. I really should get a hub dynamo. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean On Dec 12, 7:49 pm, EricP wrote: > Agree with Justin, the PDW is brighter than the Suerflash. But the > batteries last a shorter period of time. > > Have used the Rivendell spoke reflectors in the past. Only one on the > winter commuter right now. The front was rubbing against the brake > pads. Have to find a better method. > > Ankle reflectors may work, but whenever I use them they seem to slip > around too much. But should start using one again. > > Eric Platt > St. Paul, MN > > On Dec 12, 7:07 pm, Justin August wrote: > > > > > I have both in front of me and the Radbot beats the pants off the > > Blinky, I think. The activation switch is easier to use, it has a nice > > huge built-in reflector and it has a nice solid feel to it. Plus it's > > brighter. Like, a lot brighter. At least to my (poor, burnt) eyes. > > > On Dec 12, 3:46 pm, JimD wrote: > > > > When my Planet Bike blinkys give their last wink I'm thinking a Radbot > > > would be good. > > > > Kent Peterson has a review of the Radbot on his blog: > > > >http://kentsbike.blogspot.com/2010/05/portland-design-works-radbot-10... > > > > -JimD > > > > On Dec 12, 2010, at 12:07 PM, Justin August wrote: > > > > > My PDW Radbot gets the most comments for me. > > > > > On Dec 12, 2:55 pm, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > > >> On Sun, 2010-12-12 at 11:53 -0800, JimD wrote: > > > > >>> Even with two Riv ankle straps it's the Dinotte tail light that gets > > > >>> the most comments for moi. > > > > >> I imagine some of those comments are along the lines of "Turn those > > > >> #...@$@ > > > >> %^ things off!!!"... > > > > > -- > > > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > > > > Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > > > > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners- > > > > bu...@googlegroups.com. > > > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > > > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > > > > . > > > > For more options, visit this group > > > > athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en > > > > .- Hide quoted text - > > > - Show quoted text - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Wheel Lights Pondering
Agree with Justin, the PDW is brighter than the Suerflash. But the batteries last a shorter period of time. Have used the Rivendell spoke reflectors in the past. Only one on the winter commuter right now. The front was rubbing against the brake pads. Have to find a better method. Ankle reflectors may work, but whenever I use them they seem to slip around too much. But should start using one again. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Dec 12, 7:07 pm, Justin August wrote: > I have both in front of me and the Radbot beats the pants off the > Blinky, I think. The activation switch is easier to use, it has a nice > huge built-in reflector and it has a nice solid feel to it. Plus it's > brighter. Like, a lot brighter. At least to my (poor, burnt) eyes. > > On Dec 12, 3:46 pm, JimD wrote: > > > > > When my Planet Bike blinkys give their last wink I'm thinking a Radbot > > would be good. > > > Kent Peterson has a review of the Radbot on his blog: > > >http://kentsbike.blogspot.com/2010/05/portland-design-works-radbot-10... > > > -JimD > > > On Dec 12, 2010, at 12:07 PM, Justin August wrote: > > > > My PDW Radbot gets the most comments for me. > > > > On Dec 12, 2:55 pm, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > >> On Sun, 2010-12-12 at 11:53 -0800, JimD wrote: > > > >>> Even with two Riv ankle straps it's the Dinotte tail light that gets > > >>> the most comments for moi. > > > >> I imagine some of those comments are along the lines of "Turn those > > >> #...@$@ > > >> %^ things off!!!"... > > > > -- > > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > > > Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > > > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners- > > > bu...@googlegroups.com. > > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > > > . > > > For more options, visit this group > > > athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en > > > .- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Wheel Lights Pondering
I have both in front of me and the Radbot beats the pants off the Blinky, I think. The activation switch is easier to use, it has a nice huge built-in reflector and it has a nice solid feel to it. Plus it's brighter. Like, a lot brighter. At least to my (poor, burnt) eyes. On Dec 12, 3:46 pm, JimD wrote: > When my Planet Bike blinkys give their last wink I'm thinking a Radbot > would be good. > > Kent Peterson has a review of the Radbot on his blog: > > http://kentsbike.blogspot.com/2010/05/portland-design-works-radbot-10... > > -JimD > > On Dec 12, 2010, at 12:07 PM, Justin August wrote: > > > > > My PDW Radbot gets the most comments for me. > > > On Dec 12, 2:55 pm, Steve Palincsar wrote: > >> On Sun, 2010-12-12 at 11:53 -0800, JimD wrote: > > >>> Even with two Riv ankle straps it's the Dinotte tail light that gets > >>> the most comments for moi. > > >> I imagine some of those comments are along the lines of "Turn those > >> #...@$@ > >> %^ things off!!!"... > > > -- > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > > Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners- > > bu...@googlegroups.com. > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > > . > > For more options, visit this group > > athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en > > . -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Wheel Lights Pondering
When my Planet Bike blinkys give their last wink I'm thinking a Radbot would be good. Kent Peterson has a review of the Radbot on his blog: http://kentsbike.blogspot.com/2010/05/portland-design-works-radbot-1000.html -JimD On Dec 12, 2010, at 12:07 PM, Justin August wrote: My PDW Radbot gets the most comments for me. On Dec 12, 2:55 pm, Steve Palincsar wrote: On Sun, 2010-12-12 at 11:53 -0800, JimD wrote: Even with two Riv ankle straps it's the Dinotte tail light that gets the most comments for moi. I imagine some of those comments are along the lines of "Turn those #...@$@ %^ things off!!!"... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners- bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en . -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Wheel Lights Pondering
My PDW Radbot gets the most comments for me. On Dec 12, 2:55 pm, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On Sun, 2010-12-12 at 11:53 -0800, JimD wrote: > > > Even with two Riv ankle straps it's the Dinotte tail light that gets > > the most comments for moi. > > I imagine some of those comments are along the lines of "Turn those #...@$@ > %^ things off!!!"... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Wheel Lights Pondering
I read a suggestion somewhere (Sheldon? PJW?) to put reflective tape strips on the INSIDE of the rim, facing the hub. Since this surface faces alternately front and rear, and is in motion, it is supposedly very effective. Anybody doing this? Pete On Dec 12, 10:55 am, JimD wrote: > On my commute for dark times of the year I want to be REAL visible. > > My take is that making oneself visible among many car lights, various > street lights, and > commercial signage, one's bike can't be over lit. > > I have 2 bright front LED lights, a Dinotte rear light and accompany > the Dinotte with two planet bike blinkys. > I'm using the Riv wheel reflectors, Riv ankle reflectors, and a > reflective vest. I have an eos led on my helmet > (mainly for getting the attention of cars at intersections). I'm going > for the 'It Came From OuterSpace' look > and it seems to work. > > Riding home on Friday I met a bicycler with Niteiz Spokelits on his > front wheel. > When he was moving his bike was quite visible from the side. > Looking on the Google I see that these use CR2016 batteries so that > isn't such a good thing. > As lights go they aren't too dear ~ USD $ 8. > > Anyone using Spokelits? > > I'm also intrigued by Monkey Lights but my lighting compulsion isn't > so strong (yet) that I'm going to > spend ~ USD $ 60. They do look like fun but a bit of a kludge. > > Light em up, > JimD -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Wheel Lights Pondering
I have a friend who uses a little knog lights on his hubs. If you were okay with that method, you could try it with the Blackburn Flea, which is tiny but rechargeable. Otherwise, hose little watch batteries are just awful, they're expensive and don't last very long. That being said, I think spoke lights are fun, but my feeling is that they aren't bright enough to be seen during the day, and are less bright than reflectors after dark. What I really like are Schwalbe tires with the reflective sidewalls - they are surprisingly bright and offer a large reflective surface area. Travis On Dec 12, 10:55 am, JimD wrote: > On my commute for dark times of the year I want to be REAL visible. > > My take is that making oneself visible among many car lights, various > street lights, and > commercial signage, one's bike can't be over lit. > > I have 2 bright front LED lights, a Dinotte rear light and accompany > the Dinotte with two planet bike blinkys. > I'm using the Riv wheel reflectors, Riv ankle reflectors, and a > reflective vest. I have an eos led on my helmet > (mainly for getting the attention of cars at intersections). I'm going > for the 'It Came From OuterSpace' look > and it seems to work. > > Riding home on Friday I met a bicycler with Niteiz Spokelits on his > front wheel. > When he was moving his bike was quite visible from the side. > Looking on the Google I see that these use CR2016 batteries so that > isn't such a good thing. > As lights go they aren't too dear ~ USD $ 8. > > Anyone using Spokelits? > > I'm also intrigued by Monkey Lights but my lighting compulsion isn't > so strong (yet) that I'm going to > spend ~ USD $ 60. They do look like fun but a bit of a kludge. > > Light em up, > JimD -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
