Well, it serves me right. Last weekend, I rode LB to Alameda to meet up with my physics class on campus. Being that it's actually Oakland, I thought it might be prudent to lock up the bike with the disc lock. Even though I do have an alarm on the bike, it would really suck if she got stolen. I almost never use that thing, so after class, I got my stuff on, started up the bike and drove her right into the pavement. Luckily, the damage was pretty minimal. The right mirror got a new scratch on it, my fancy HVMP bar end got a new scuff. But worst of all, my brake pedal got smashed in about an inch.
After shopping online for a new brake pedal, I discovered that they are fricking expensive! A new OEM lever will cost about $85, even going through Oneida or Babbitts. And I couldn't even find an aftermarket one. After much deliberation, I decided to bite the bullet and buy those Woodcraft rear sets that I've been eying for the past five years. I had considered some other brands, but for the price, the Woodcrafts can't be beat. Plus the product support is excellent, both trackside and through customer service.
There's a local guy who posts his wares on Craigslist, selling rearsets, basically Sato knockoffs, and he does have some rave reviews on BARF, AND his prices are very good (1/3 cheaper than the Woodcrafts), but in the end, I realized that by going with him, that would've been a hasty decision made strictly on dollars. I've been checking out the Woodcraft rear sets for years and I know they're a solid product. I've got some BRG Racing rear set plates that I can sell to help buffer the cost of the new hardware, so that should help out a bit.
I purchased the brake light accessory as well. Since my bike is a daily rider, I do want the rear brake light to be functional. I will fabricate a return spring mechanism, since they don't come with one, and I'm not in the mood to spend another $16 on their spring.
With any luck, the gear should arrive by tomorrow and I'll be testing out over the Labor Day weekend! Maybe I'll see you out there! Ride safely!
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