The Bearings, Vol 12, No 23
Articles in this issue
- p. 1
Union Cycle Manufacturing Co. promotes its flagship Crackajack model as the finest high-grade bicycle known, identifying it by its bronze serial number and announcing its presence at the Chicago and New York cycle shows.
- p. 13
Sager Manufacturing Co. publishes a list of sixty-two high-grade bicycle manufacturers who have ordered its saddles in quantities of one thousand or more, including Spalding, Sterling, Orient, and Columbia, positioning Sager as the dominant saddle supplier to the trade.
- p. 2
B.F. Goodrich promotes its three grades of single-tube bicycle tires — Goodrich, 999, and Tecumseh — urging dealers and riders to insist on quality tires backed by a liberal guarantee.
- p. 4
Davidson and Sons announces the debut of its new 20th Century bicycle at the Chicago Cycle Show, with the firm keeping open house at the Great Northern Hotel to show the machine to dealers and the public.
- p. 5
Waltham Manufacturing Co. promotes the Orient bicycle at the Chicago and New York shows, emphasizing it as the finest high-grade wheel with samples available at the Palmer House.
- p. 7
Marion Cycle Co. advertises its wood rims to bicycle dealers at the Chicago and New York cycle shows, listing a network of regional sales agents covering most of the United States.
- p. 114
Richmond Bicycle Co. invites agents to inspect its wheel at the Chicago Cycle Show, claiming it is unexcelled in quality of material, design, workmanship, and general excellence.
- p. 14
The Wolff-American is promoted as the finest wheel on earth, highlighting its spring temper frame, self-oiling tubular hub, eccentric chain adjustment, and other proprietary features.
- p. 9
Royal Cycle Works of Marshall, Michigan, announces its range of bicycles and tandems for the 1896 season at the Chicago and New York shows, promising models that are a little ahead of the times.
- p. 10
R.B. McMullen and Co. promotes Garford saddles featuring a truss saddle design with a spring cantle for elasticity and comfort on long distance road riding and track racing.