The Bicycling World, Vol 12, No 24
Articles in this issue
- p. 1
Overman Wheel Company continues its 1886 Victor Great Improvements advertisement featuring Prince David Kalakaua of the Sandwich Islands and his brothers as endorsers, inviting readers to send for the free illustrated catalogue.
- p. 5
The editors note that the Stanley Show reveals nearly every large maker has built tricycles especially for ladies or modified existing patterns, arguing this shows a large increase in the number of lady riders and that wheelmen should ensure all ladies of their acquaintance are well mounted.
- p. 3
E.P. Burnham of Newton, Massachusetts writes to W.B. Everett and Co. praising his new Singer Straight Steerer, describing it riding from Chester Park to Newton Square in 24 minutes into a strong headwind, and successfully climbing Corey Hill without stopping.
- p. 3
The editors address concerns about the decline of racing among Boston riders, arguing that riders have simply transferred their interest from the track to the road, and that the Racing Board's new rule requiring records to be made in open events will reduce record-breaking in autumn 1886.
- p. 3
The editors predict the cycle show to be held during the League meet will be a great success and exceedingly interesting, urging all wheelmen to attend and compare the leading machines.
- p. 4
A comic letter signed by H.R.H. Pieta, King of Winnisimmet, and his brothers describes getting the 45-pound Star from James's uncle and finding it such a fast machine that the tires have no chance to come loose.
- p. 2
S.T. Clark and Co. of Baltimore continue to promote the New Rapid bicycle with its True Tangent Wheel, gold medal winner at the London Inventions Exhibition 1885, with energetic agents wanted everywhere.
- p. 4
J.A.R. Underwood announces Quadrant tricycles and new pattern Rover Safety available for immediate delivery, with machines available at a moment's notice throughout the spring season.