The Star Rider's Manual

By E. H. Corson18846 chapters4 images

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Contents

• History of the Star Bicycle (opens in a new tab)

  Inventor G.W. Pressey recounts designing the Star's rear-driving lever mechanism to eliminate the danger of headers.
• Directions for Learning to Ride (opens in a new tab)

  Step-by-step mounting, balancing, steering, and dismounting instructions tailored to the Star's unique lever-drive design.
• Fancy Riding (opens in a new tab)

  Lists thirty feats of trick riding on the Star, from circles and figure-eights to riding backwards and on one wheel.
• Touring (opens in a new tab)

  Advises on diet, clothing, pacing, horse etiquette, and daily mileage for extended bicycle tours.
• Care of the Star (opens in a new tab)

  Details oiling, tire cementing, wheel truing, polishing, and storage to keep the Star in first-class condition.
• Rights of Bicyclers (opens in a new tab)

  Reproduces legal opinions establishing the bicycle's status as a carriage with full rights to public roads and parks.