Baznotinnotts 25 Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 Found this down the back of the sofa ... proof reader required. B. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Baznotinnotts 25 Posted July 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 Suddenly remembered I had taken some photographs to be developed, ages ago. "Be ready tomorrow" I was told Some day my prints will come. 1 shilling and elevenpence halfpenny, a bit steep. B. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
letsavagoo 963 Posted July 29, 2020 Report Share Posted July 29, 2020 I remember when I was about 13 a group of us cycled to Papplewick lido from Radford. Most of us were keen cyclist and had decent bikes. Not expensive machines, mine was a Raleigh I’d saved £10 for but well sorted and well used (although one lad had a Claud Butler racer I was jealous to death of). One of the group didn’t have a bike of his own so borrowed his mums rsw 16. The tyres were pretty flat and it was really hard work To pedal so we took it in turns to ride it there. The weather turned out not as nice as we hoped and the water, fed by an underground spring I believe, was ice cold and I didn’t dip more than the tip of my toe in. On the way home none of us fancied a go on the rsw again so we left him in our wake. I think he ended up walking home. Theres solidarity for you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,143 Posted July 29, 2020 Report Share Posted July 29, 2020 I'll bet that poor lad is still walking. Wonder if his mam knew he took the bike? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,466 Posted July 29, 2020 Report Share Posted July 29, 2020 I remember the Raleigh RSW 16 - I think it was Raleigh's answer to the Moulton. RSWs had small wheels like the Moulton, but thicker tyres, and was much better to ride; faster and more comfortable. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,872 Posted July 29, 2020 Report Share Posted July 29, 2020 Would you Believe 16" wheels. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PeverilPeril 3,281 Posted July 30, 2020 Report Share Posted July 30, 2020 If you look closely at my avatar you will see an RSW16 was used for the rear of the rowing trike. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ube 38 Posted March 3, 2021 Report Share Posted March 3, 2021 On 7/29/2020 at 10:21 AM, Cliff Ton said: I remember the Raleigh RSW 16 - I think it was Raleigh's answer to the Moulton. RSWs had small wheels like the Moulton, but thicker tyres, and was much better to ride; faster and more comfortable. I started on a rsw11....me mam had the rsw16 and still had when I got the Moulton.... I can tell you the Moulton it were >lighter, faster and because the Moulton had suspension it were more comfy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,143 Posted March 3, 2021 Report Share Posted March 3, 2021 PP., going back to July last year you posted that your rowing bike had the rear of a RW16. Did you actually build it yourself? Is it propelled by rowing action rather than pedals? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PeverilPeril 3,281 Posted March 4, 2021 Report Share Posted March 4, 2021 Yes Beekay, it is propelled by rowing. The bike cranks are parallel and driven by a reciprocating motion. It's in bits at the mo but I'll rebuild it soon and upgrade the bearings and con rods. I'll also fit a brake. The brake will be operated by a beer engine pump handle and pivot. Got all the pieces but not had the time yet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,143 Posted March 4, 2021 Report Share Posted March 4, 2021 Thanks mate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David sheridan 159 Posted June 7, 2022 Report Share Posted June 7, 2022 On 7/29/2020 at 1:56 AM, Baznotinnotts said: Suddenly remembered I had taken some photographs to be developed, ages ago. "Be ready tomorrow" I was told Some day my prints will come. 1 shilling and elevenpence halfpenny, a bit steep. B. Photo express ?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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