The Star Rider's Manual
Contents
- Inventor G.W. Pressey recounts designing the Star's rear-driving lever mechanism to eliminate the danger of headers.
- Step-by-step mounting, balancing, steering, and dismounting instructions tailored to the Star's unique lever-drive design.
- Lists thirty feats of trick riding on the Star, from circles and figure-eights to riding backwards and on one wheel.
- Advises on diet, clothing, pacing, horse etiquette, and daily mileage for extended bicycle tours.
- Details oiling, tire cementing, wheel truing, polishing, and storage to keep the Star in first-class condition.
- Reproduces legal opinions establishing the bicycle's status as a carriage with full rights to public roads and parks.