The Bicycling World, Vol 11, No 12
Articles in this issue
- p. 2
Wm. Read and Sons reports a string of Royal Mail bicycle victories at meets in Brooklyn, Woodstock Canada, Buffalo, Holyoke, and Boston, stressing that wins were mostly on light roadsters rather than racers.
- p. 3
Testimonial from Geo. D. Gideon describing his Humber Tandem's conquest of Ford Hill in West Park, a climb previously considered unrideable, demonstrating the machine's exceptional hill-climbing power.
- p. 4
Gormully and Jeffery of Chicago advertise their three-model line of American bicycles covering sizes from 38 to 60 inches, emphasising durability and ease of steering.
- p. 6
Overman Wheel Company reports a two-mile tricycle record and promotes the new ribbon steering system on the Victor Tricycle as the steadiest design available.
- p. 15
Notice of the improved Star bicycle with its lighter weight and simplified construction, available at W.W. Stall's Boston shop with tricycles and bicycles also to let by the day.
- p. 22
Advertisement explaining how the Coventry Machinists' Club sociable converts into two individual tricycles, promoting it for families and clubs seeking versatile cycling options.
- p. 11
C.D. Batchelder promotes a pocket-sized record book for the Big Four tour riders and all other touring cyclists to log daily mileage and riding conditions.
- p. 11
Brief notices from Boston, Philadelphia, Buffalo, and Chicago dealers covering repairs, second-hand machines, nickel plating, and new accessories for the 1885 season.