[RBW] Re: Dynamo Taillights

If you have fenders, you might want to consider this which was just announced on the 650B group. MUSA and appears to be very well conceived. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Ow

[RBW] Re: Dynamo Taillights

Ooops! After posting above I noticed Anton also posted here on the RBWOB group as well. These look real nice. On Monday, June 22, 2015 at 7:56:33 AM UTC-5, Matthew J wrote: > > If you have fenders, you might want to consider this >

[RBW] Re: Dynamo Taillights

Just got B&M Toplight. I think the Supernova E3 rear light is also popular, but after some research the E3 is particular about comparability with front light, and I already got the B&M Eyc. Also read that blinking rear lights, tend to mesmerize drunk drivers and drivers will be attracted to it,

[RBW] Re: WTB: MB-1 Parts

Thanks folks for the reply. Respective sellers are being contacted. On Saturday, June 20, 2015 at 10:04:03 AM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: > > Yesterdays ride has cemented the fact that I really need to build up this > bike right. > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/shares/fo154W > >

[RBW] Quickie Velogical Review

Finally have my new commuter up and running. Took it on some shake down rides over the weekend and rode to work this a.m. Frame and front rack are custom. Some on the RBW group may be interested in the Velogical dynamo I am using to power the head lights and tail lights. The new frame has a d

[RBW] Re: Dynamo Taillights

The Toplight IS nice, although my preferred brand has become Herrmans. Reasonably priced, the one on the left is SUPER bright; I can't imagine a blinky providing better safety, and the stand light feature is the best I've ever seen... BB[image: Herrmans H-Track hub dynamo (dynohub) tail lamp -

[RBW] Re: A flat? Really?

I recently put Smart Sams on my Hillborne and had a great first ride. When I went out the next day, the front tire was flat. I found no obvious causes in the tire but when I ran the tube through water, it definitely had a pinhole leak. I rechecked the tire in that spot and found nothing. Ch

[RBW] Re: Dynamo Taillights

I have the Herrmans on a bike, as well as the Topline Plus on another. The Herrmans is very bright at a lower price, although there is no off switch. One must just let the capacitor drain for the light to go out. On Monday, June 22, 2015 at 11:35:45 AM UTC-4, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > The T

[RBW] FS: Brooks Select B17 - New

I ordered a Brooks Select B17 (natural leather) from an overseas seller. While I waited for the saddle to be shipped, I put a black basic B17 on my Redwood and liked the way it looked and also happened to have black Tektro brakes on the bike that matched. So, saddle arrived today and I'm decidin

[RBW] Bump:FS 63cm A. Homer Hilsen F/F $1000

hey all, for sale is a Waterford built 63cm AHH. Its prob 5 years old, Im the 3rd owner. Its got scratches and paint chips but no dings or dents. I rode this bike a fair bit. The brake cable guides were moved from under the top tube to on top,and the top tube is a VERY SLIGHT different

RE: [RBW] Re: Dynamo Taillights

Bobby – Where did you get the Herrmanns? T From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Montclair BobbyB Sent: Monday, June 22, 2015 11:36 AM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: Dynamo Taillights The Toplight IS nice, altho

[RBW] WTB 700c Pacenti Silver SL23 32h rims

Hey all, Looking to put together a wheel set with the Silver SL23 which are apparently not that easy to come across in internet land these days. Let me know if you have a pair laying around. -Andy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" g

[RBW] Re: WTB 700c Pacenti Silver SL23 32h rims

Check here : http://glorycycles.com/pacenti-sl23-clincher-rim/ says they have them in the pull down menu and you can add them to your cart , but call or email to confirm for sure ! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To uns

[RBW] Re: CNC milled A.T. Fender Dynamo Taillight available to the public

Wow, that is amazing. Build a bike around something like that... Or put fenders back on the Quickbeam. Really nice. I look forward to your webstore. Philip www.biketinker.com On Sunday, June 21, 2015 at 10:56:29 AM UTC-7, Anton Tutter wrote: > > As some of you already know if you follow my f

[RBW] Re: Dynamo Taillights

Thanks for the feedback everyone. If blinkies really do mesmerize drunk drivers, then a few million cyclists out there are sure taking their chances. Most people don't want to question mass acceptance of anything, so blinkies reign, right or wrong. Interesting. Reid -- You received this mess

[RBW] Re: FS: Brooks Select B17 - New

Sold. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@g

[RBW] Re: Dynamo Taillights

I've heard the stories about blinkies mesmerizing drunk drivers but I'm not aware of any studies to back that up. While I don't have a problem with a blinking rear light, I have dynamo taillights on a few of my bikes. They are made in Germany or for the German market and don't blink but I feel

RE: [RBW] Re: CNC milled A.T. Fender Dynamo Taillight available to the public

+1, Anton. Can't wait to see your site. The taillight is beautiful, in either finish. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Philip Williamson Sent: Monday, June 22, 2015 2:59 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: C

[RBW] Stolen Rambouillet UPDATE!

Just spotted my blue ram, stolen in December, locked to a rack in downtown Harrisburg, PA. Waiting for police (1hr so far) Can't believe it! Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

Re: [RBW] Re: Dynamo Taillights

I’ve heard those stories going all the way back to 1983, when a product called “Belt Beacon” came on the market. I think this is an urban myth. Here’s the Belt Beacon: http://bicycletimesmag.com/way-back-day-machine-visits-belt-beacon/ Mine gave good service for a few years before I updated to

Re: [RBW] Stolen Rambouillet UPDATE!

KEEP THE FAITH! If you have a lock with you, double lock it with that one! On Mon, Jun 22, 2015 at 2:54 PM, Mark Wilkins wrote: > Just spotted my blue ram, stolen in December, locked to a rack in downtown > Harrisburg, PA. Waiting for police (1hr so far) > > Can't believe it! > > Sent from

Re: [RBW] Stolen Rambouillet UPDATE!

That is an excellent idea. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com > On Jun 22, 2015, at 2:59 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > > KEEP THE FAITH! > > If you have a lock with you, double lock it with that one! > > On Mon, Jun 22, 2015 at 2:54 PM, Mark Wilkins

Re: [RBW] Stolen Rambouillet UPDATE!

If you don't have a lock, buy one and do that. Sent from my iPhone On Jun 22, 2015, at 2:59 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > KEEP THE FAITH! > > If you have a lock with you, double lock it with that one! > > On Mon, Jun 22, 2015 at 2:54 PM, Mark Wilkins wrote: >> Just spotted my blue ram, stol

[RBW] Re: Stolen Rambouillet UPDATE!

Fantastic! I wonder if the guy in possession stole it or he bought it from the guy who stole it. Love the suggestion to put your lock on it Keep us updated! Hopefully a happy ending. Jon On Monday, June 22, 2015 at 3:54:48 PM UTC-6, Mark Wilkins wrote: > Just spotted my blue ram, stolen in Dece

Re: [RBW] Stolen Rambouillet UPDATE!

Waiting for my wife to bring one. Nervous to leave the scene. Several people hanging around. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 22, 2015, at 18:04, James Warren wrote: > > If you don't have a lock, buy one and do that. > > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jun 22, 2015, at 2:59 PM, cyclotourist wro

Re: [RBW] Stolen Rambouillet UPDATE!

oh the suspense and excitement of RBW bike retrieval! On Monday, June 22, 2015 at 6:05:52 PM UTC-4, Mark Wilkins wrote: > > Waiting for my wife to bring one. Nervous to leave the scene. Several > people hanging around. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jun 22, 2015, at 18:04, James Warren > wro

Re: [RBW] Stolen Rambouillet UPDATE!

Seriously, I'm dying here. Waiting. I understand there are more important matters in the city of Harrisburg, but c'mon! Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 22, 2015, at 18:11, Minh wrote: > > oh the suspense and excitement of RBW bike retrieval! > >> On Monday, June 22, 2015 at 6:05:52 PM UTC-4, M

Re: [RBW] Stolen Rambouillet UPDATE!

What are your thoughts on having someone record events? Sent from my iPhone On Jun 22, 2015, at 3:14 PM, Mark Wilkins wrote: > Seriously, I'm dying here. Waiting. > > I understand there are more important matters in the city of Harrisburg, but > c'mon! > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jun 22

Re: [RBW] Stolen Rambouillet UPDATE!

Alert the media! Where at downtown? On Monday, June 22, 2015 at 6:14:14 PM UTC-4, Mark Wilkins wrote: > > Seriously, I'm dying here. Waiting. > > I understand there are more important matters in the city of Harrisburg, > but c'mon! > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jun 22, 2015, at 18:11, Minh > w

Re: [RBW] Stolen Rambouillet UPDATE!

Corner of 2nd and market. Dauphin county admin building Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 22, 2015, at 18:39, 'doc' via RBW Owners Bunch > wrote: > > Alert the media! Where at downtown? > >> On Monday, June 22, 2015 at 6:14:14 PM UTC-4, Mark Wilkins wrote: >> Seriously, I'm dying here. Waiting.

Re: [RBW] Re: Dynamo Taillights

I believe the study actually relates to strobe lights on emergency vehicles - both causing seizures and "drawing in" impaired drivers. I'm not aware of anything specific to bike blinkies. The biggest fear there is getting yelled at by the poor guy riding behind you. On Monday, June 22, 2015 a

Re: [RBW] Stolen Rambouillet UPDATE!

Police from my town (camp hill) should be here any minute Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 22, 2015, at 18:41, Mark Wilkins wrote: > > Corner of 2nd and market. Dauphin county admin building > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jun 22, 2015, at 18:39, 'doc' via RBW Owners Bunch >> wrote: >> >> Ale

Re: [RBW] Stolen Rambouillet UPDATE!

Have here bring the bolt cutters or angle grinder also. On Monday, June 22, 2015 at 5:05:52 PM UTC-5, Mark Wilkins wrote: > > Waiting for my wife to bring one. Nervous to leave the scene. Several > people hanging around. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jun 22, 2015, at 18:04, James Warren > w

Re: [RBW] Stolen Rambouillet UPDATE!

Not as far as we're concerned!!! On Mon, Jun 22, 2015 at 3:14 PM, Mark Wilkins wrote: > Seriously, I'm dying here. Waiting. > > I understand there are more important matters in the city of Harrisburg, but > c'mon! > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jun 22, 2015, at 18:11, Minh wrote: > > oh the susp

Re: [RBW] Stolen Rambouillet UPDATE!

Yeah, I can't name one! Philip www.biketinker.com On Monday, June 22, 2015 at 3:56:59 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > Not as far as we're concerned!!! > > On Mon, Jun 22, 2015 at 3:14 PM, Mark Wilkins > wrote: > > Seriously, I'm dying here. Waiting. > > > > I understand there are mo

Re: [RBW] Re: Dynamo Taillights

The sociability factor for high-intensity blinking lights when on the road with others is low, regardless of whether target fixation is a problem with bike blinkies. I personally dislike blinking LED lights when driving, regardless of what kind of vehicle I'm operating. It is harder to judge d

Re: [RBW] Stolen Rambouillet UPDATE!

Waiting with baited breath for the next update! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to thi

Re: [RBW] Stolen Rambouillet UPDATE!

Parking a Riv at 2nd and Market is like putting it on a billboard. On Monday, June 22, 2015 at 7:03:57 PM UTC-4, Philip Williamson wrote: > > Yeah, I can't name one! > > Philip > www.biketinker.com > > On Monday, June 22, 2015 at 3:56:59 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: >> >> Not as far as we'

Re: [RBW] Stolen Rambouillet UPDATE!

Will post update shortly, but my bike is safely in the hands of my local police department !!! :-) :-) :-) :-) Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 22, 2015, at 19:25, 'doc' via RBW Owners Bunch > wrote: > > Parking a Riv at 2nd and Market is like putting it on a billboard. > >> On Monday, June 22,

Re: [RBW] Stolen Rambouillet UPDATE!

One step closer to home! On Mon, Jun 22, 2015 at 4:33 PM, Mark Wilkins wrote: > Will post update shortly, but my bike is safely in the hands of my local > police department !!! > > :-) > :-) > :-) > :-) > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jun 22, 2015, at 19:25, 'doc' via RBW Owners Bunch > wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Re: CNC milled A.T. Fender Dynamo Taillight available to the public

Thanks all! I'm looking forward to the website too :-). Hampered by production delays in the switch. Anton On Monday, June 22, 2015 at 5:42:43 PM UTC-4, Pudge wrote: > > +1, Anton. Can't wait to see your site. The taillight is beautiful, in > either finish. > > > > *From:* rbw-owne...@go

Re: [RBW] Re: Dynamo Taillights

I believe that the “arms race” for bright taillights has gotten out of hand … or at a minimum, there are lights that *might* be suited for certain urban environments and solo riders that are showing up in pacelines where they don’t belong. As Will mentions, it’s extremely annoying (and sometimes

[RBW] Re: Stolen Rambouillet UPDATE!

I had no idea that there were other Riv people in the Harrisburg area. I work in downtown Hbg not far from 2nd and Market. I have never seen another Rivendell in downtown Harrisburg. Congrats on getting it back!! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RB

Re: [RBW] Stolen Rambouillet UPDATE!

Fantastic!!! I can't help but wish that the police would have waited around discreetly until someone tried to claim it... and then questioned them. But I'm sure they have more important things to do, and it's nice to hear that they took it seriously enough to show up at all. I do hope you c

Re: [RBW] Stolen Rambouillet UPDATE!

The past few hours have been an emotional roller coaster, to say the least. Driving home from work, I was coming down 2nd street in Harrisburg. I always turn left at Market St, to head over the Market St bridge. There is a bike rack at the corner, and I usually sweep my eyes over, still hopeful t

Re: [RBW] Stolen Rambouillet UPDATE!

Thanks for the wonderful news and story Mark. Made my day. David > On Jun 22, 2015, at 8:39 PM, Mark Wilkins wrote: > > The past few hours have been an emotional roller coaster, to say the least. > > Driving home from work, I was coming down 2nd street in Harrisburg. I > always turn left at M

Re: [RBW] Re: Stolen Rambouillet UPDATE!

Johnny: Very cool! I used to work downtown, and would ride this blue Ram to work very often (to the corner of 3rd and Market). For those of you in the Harrisburg area, the guy bought the bike from Hornung's hardware on 2nd St. I've often noticed the used bikes in front of that store, looking fo

Re: [RBW] Stolen Rambouillet UPDATE!

I have adrenaline pumping, and a racing heartbeat, just reading this. $30? Hardware store?!! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-b

Re: [RBW] Stolen Rambouillet UPDATE!

I stop in to Hornung's all of the time and usually ignore the beater bikes they have out front. I can't believe it. What a great story with a great ending! On Monday, June 22, 2015 at 8:48:40 PM UTC-4, iamkeith wrote: > > I have adrenaline pumping, and a racing heartbeat, just reading this. >

Re: [RBW] Stolen Rambouillet UPDATE!

Just got back from the Camp Hill PD, and my bike is now safely in my living room!!! It looks a little rough, but the racks and fenders are still in place, and the shimano Dyno hub and BiSy light still work. Wheels seem true. I'm living in some kind of dreamworld. Sent from my iPhone > On Ju

Re: [RBW] Stolen Rambouillet UPDATE!

Happy belated Father's Day. One of the truly best things about cycling is how it brings/encourages families to spend quality time together. Glad your bike is back in your possession. Happy riding! Sincerely, Ryan Hankinson Spring Lake, MI -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] Re: Stolen Rambouillet UPDATE!

Well now that you have it back... put pitlocks on the wheels and seatpost. It will cost $100 to do it, but once done, a thief cannot sell your bike with secured wheels and seatpost without an outrageous story. No one will buy a bike that has unfixable flats. Every potential buyer will notice d

Re: [RBW] Re: Stolen Rambouillet UPDATE!

FANTASTIC, Mark!!! On Mon, Jun 22, 2015 at 6:43 PM, Will wrote: > Well now that you have it back... put pitlocks on the wheels and seatpost. > It will cost $100 to do it, but once done, a thief cannot sell your bike > with secured wheels and seatpost without an outrageous story. > > No one will b

Re: [RBW] Stolen Rambouillet UPDATE!

Congrats!! Sent from my iPhone On Jun 22, 2015, at 6:37 PM, Mark Wilkins wrote: > Just got back from the Camp Hill PD, and my bike is now safely in my living > room!!! > > It looks a little rough, but the racks and fenders are still in place, and > the shimano Dyno hub and BiSy light still

Re: [RBW] Re: Stolen Rambouillet UPDATE!

The locks are a good idea, but I doubt that the homeless man who bought the bike for $30 would have noticed the pitlocks. On Mon, Jun 22, 2015 at 6:43 PM, Will wrote: > Well now that you have it back... put pitlocks on the wheels and seatpost. > It will cost $100 to do it, but once done, a thief

Re: [RBW] Stolen Rambouillet UPDATE!

! Congratulations and thank God. On Mon, Jun 22, 2015 at 5:33 PM, Mark Wilkins wrote: > Will post update shortly, but my bike is safely in the hands of my local > police department !!! > > :-) > :-) > :-) > :-) > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jun 22, 2015, at 19:25, 'doc' via RBW Owners Bunc

Re: [RBW] Stolen Rambouillet UPDATE!

On 06/22/2015 09:37 PM, Mark Wilkins wrote: Just got back from the Camp Hill PD, and my bike is now safely in my living room!!! It looks a little rough, but the racks and fenders are still in place, and the shimano Dyno hub and BiSy light still work. Wheels seem true. I'm living in some kind

Re: [RBW] Re: Dynamo Taillights

On 06/22/2015 08:25 PM, Eric Norris wrote: I believe that the “arms race” for bright taillights has gotten out of hand … or at a minimum, there are lights that *might* be suited for certain urban environments and solo riders that are showing up in pacelines where they don’t belong. As Will ment

Re: [RBW] Re: Dynamo Taillights

That was actually proposed in legislation earlier this year in Sacramento: http://www.kcet.org/news/agenda/laws/bicycle-reflector-law-ab-28.html --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com > On Jun 22, 2015, at 7:27 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > On 06/22/201

Re: [RBW] Stolen Rambouillet UPDATE!

Awesome! Second best Fathers Day gift! Philip www.biketinker.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.c

[RBW] Re: Stolen Rambouillet UPDATE!

Solid. On Monday, June 22, 2015 at 2:54:48 PM UTC-7, Mark Wilkins wrote: > > Just spotted my blue ram, stolen in December, locked to a rack in downtown > Harrisburg, PA. Waiting for police (1hr so far) > > Can't believe it! > > Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are