The Bicycling World, Vol 12, No 18
Articles in this issue
- p. 1
Overman Wheel Company publishes a public statement addressing five patent infringement suits filed by Pope Manufacturing Company with attachments totalling $45,000, arguing the claims are excessive, that their counsel confirms no infringement, and that they will resist what they call an attempted monopoly.
- p. 2
Wm. Read and Sons announce the upcoming 1886 Royal Mail model with six improvements including interchangeable parts and an adjustable ball head, with the first lots arriving and new catalogues due March 15.
- p. 3
Wm. Read and Sons list every major race won on Royal Mail machines in 1885, covering wins at Hartford, Troy, Weedsport, Pittfield, Scranton, Greenfield, Springfield, Attleboro, Danvers, Brooklyn, Lewiston, Woodstock Canada, Buffalo, Holyoke, and the Boston Tournament.
- p. 3
J.A. Lakin and Co. of Westfield, Massachusetts award their cyclometer prize to C.M. Goodnow who rode a Royal Mail 5,056 miles in 1885, with Goodnow writing that his wheel is in as perfect condition as when purchased.
- p. 4
J.A.R. Underwood announces that 1886 Quadrant tricycles are ready for immediate delivery, noting that every attempted imitation has been an utter failure and that the Quadrant still holds the lead.
- p. 4
J.A.R. Underwood also introduces the Rover Safety as the machine leading all safeties, describing it as standard and as light as is consistent with safety, with machines available for immediate examination and delivery.
- p. 4
A comic letter from a Chelsea correspondent named James describes his new Hollow Frame Star bicycle and a new screech bell, calling on readers to advise whether to take the forty-five-pound machine.
- p. 19
E.C. Hodges and Co. at their new address at 179 Tremont Street list cycling books available by mail including Health upon Wheels, Sturmey's guides, Road Book of Boston, and British periodicals.