[RBW] Re: Blug 7/22/13
You can still get the Glorius or Wilbury-- call RBW. It's a sold as a custom, like the Bombadil. From what I understand (which isn't much), the lugs are super extravagant, beautiful, and expensive to braze. On Tuesday, July 23, 2013 9:47:03 AM UTC-4, Michael wrote: I notice Anne's Dad put reflective tape ovals on the rims. I assume this is so oncoming drivers will see them reflect in their headlights? If this works I may do it on my bike. Anyone know if it reflects well this way? BTW, that bike is beautiful. I wonder why they ever stopped making it. Or is the Betty the same? -- 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@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Blug 7/22/13
I read about this reflectoring idea on Sheldon's site a while back. Don't recall if it was a Sheldon idea or a Jobst Brandt idea, but it sounds like it meets all the ideal criteria for reflectors - as much surface area as you want, motion, etc. As most rims are bit convex in cross section (or a lot, if you have Dyads or aero rims) you'd get good reflection across a range of angles. And if you use the white / silver DOT tape then the stickers would be virtually invisible on silver rims during the day. If not sticking out is your thing. I've been meaning to do this for a while. Sounds like a quick easy weekend job. -Pete in CT On Tuesday, July 23, 2013 9:47:03 AM UTC-4, Michael wrote: I notice Anne's Dad put reflective tape ovals on the rims. I assume this is so oncoming drivers will see them reflect in their headlights? If this works I may do it on my bike. Anyone know if it reflects well this way? BTW, that bike is beautiful. I wonder why they ever stopped making it. Or is the Betty the same? -- 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@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Blug 7/22/13
RBW still sells strips of 3M reflective tape, which can be snipped and shaped for a variety of surfaces, to increase visibility in the path of oncoming headlights. I put some on my Dyad rims, and like that it can be seen from front/rear as well as from the sides. http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/re4.htm - Andrew On Tuesday, July 23, 2013 7:55:28 AM UTC-7, Peter Pesce wrote: I read about this reflectoring idea on Sheldon's site a while back. Don't recall if it was a Sheldon idea or a Jobst Brandt idea, but it sounds like it meets all the ideal criteria for reflectors - as much surface area as you want, motion, etc. As most rims are bit convex in cross section (or a lot, if you have Dyads or aero rims) you'd get good reflection across a range of angles. And if you use the white / silver DOT tape then the stickers would be virtually invisible on silver rims during the day. If not sticking out is your thing. I've been meaning to do this for a while. Sounds like a quick easy weekend job. -Pete in CT -- 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@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
