The Bicycling World, Vol 11, No 22
Articles in this issue
- p. 6
The World notes that several Boston wheel dealers have begun copying the Overman Wheel Company's advertising language, which the editors regard as the sincerest endorsement of the Victor's reputation.
- p. 2
Wm. Read and Sons republishes the full season record of Royal Mail victories including Fred Russ Cook's endorsement and the testimonial from the New York Cyclist and Athlete.
- p. 4
E.C. Hodges and Co. list an extensive selection of English and American cycling books available from their Boston office, including safety bicycle guides, training manuals, and health books by noted medical authors.
- p. 5
A.L. Atkins' Road Book of Boston is described as a clearly printed guide with forty-eight pages covering forty-two routes, giving road conditions, hills, hotels, and directions for each.
- p. 6
Overman Wheel Company argues the Victor's fine construction and special features have firmly placed it at the head of rider opinion throughout the 1885 season, urging inspection before purchase.
- p. 3
Gormully and Jeffery of Chicago reiterate prices for their American Challenge, Ideal, and Safety bicycle range, covering 38 to 60 inch sizes.
- p. 17
A long-distance record holder's advertisement cites its achievements in ten-mile, twenty-mile, fifty-mile, and seven-day categories, claiming no other machine can match its all-the-year-round availability.
- p. 7
Brief listings from Boston, New York, Baltimore, and Philadelphia dealers covering repairs, second-hand machines, instalment plans, and cycling accessories.