It’s the very same light, only from the source. Whether through Rivendell or straight from Germany, a great light. If you get a light or two from Germany, stock up on some Schwalbes as well… ..just don’t forget about Walnut Creek -Kai
On Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 7:42:41 AM UTC-5 Mathias Steiner wrote: > Just yesterday I installed that light's slightly cheaper cousin: > > https://www.rosebikes.com/b-m-toplight-line-small-dynamo-powered-rear-light-798690?article_size=6075&product_shape=61&sf=1 > > I cheat by buying my lighting equipment in my native Germany, where it's a > commodity due to the strict rules about cycling...everybody's got lights, > so the market is huge and the prices fairly low. This light stays on -- > though maybe that's my front light providing the juice I'll have to play > with that -- for several minutes, longer than any stoplight phase. > > And it is amazingly bright without being obnoxious. > This is the "stand light" function, it's much brighter when riding, of > course. > > cheers -mathias > [image: small.jpg] > > > On Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 9:59:10 PM UTC-5 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY > wrote: > >> This little one Riv sells is my new favorite >> https://www.rivbike.com/products/toplight-line-small-1 >> It looks like a white light from the picture of it off, but when it’s >> juiced up it’s a fiery red. And bright (but not too bright), and small (but >> big enough with great visibility from 5 sides). >> Five stars. >> -Kai >> >> >> >> On Monday, January 12, 2026 at 1:49:33 PM UTC-5 [email protected] wrote: >> >>> Hello all, >>> >>> Before I turn to fleabay, I wanted to ask if any members have a rear >>> dynamo light they are not using. I would be happy to purchase. >>> >>> Additionally, I also welcome recommendations! I currently have a shutter >>> precision with a Busch and Muller IQ-X on a trek multitrack. The pair works >>> splendidly. I would recommend the iq-x to anyone looking for a front light. >>> I have also heard good things about the iq-x’s cheaper sibling, the iq-xs. >>> Many riders I know use them here in Richmond. Not as much lux as the iq-x >>> but gets the job done for simple commuting. >>> >>> >>> Happy Monday! >>> James-Richmond, VA >>> >> -- 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 [email protected]. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/0eb07b37-4357-4014-8242-1cb324b32c76n%40googlegroups.com.
