The Bicycling World, Vol 12, No 25
Articles in this issue
- p. 1
Overman Wheel Company introduces the 1886 Victor with its new Compressed Cushion Tire, arguing it uses the entire body of the rubber rather than only the outside portion, predicting this will work a revolution in bicycle riding.
- p. 5
The editors criticise the Racing Board's suspension policy, arguing the whole matter is a farce given that those financially benefited by race meetings will sacrifice the League rather than give up the attractions that put money in their purses, and noting that the actual test will come when suspended riders enter meets.
- p. 5
The editors praise the formation of the L.A.W. touring department as the wisest step the organisation has ever made, arguing road riding and touring is the important feature of wheeling and should be encouraged over racing.
- p. 6
The editors call for League action against ear-splitting whistles and screamers, criticising boys with better lungs than brains for doing immeasurable harm to the sport, and noting that Waltham rowdies had recently stoned cyclists who could not ride peaceably on the highway.
- p. 3
E.P. Burnham's letter praising the Singer Straight Steerer's hill-climbing ability at Corey Hill and its road speed from Chester Park to Newton Square is reprinted for a second week.
- p. 4
The comic letter from H.R.H. Pieta and brothers describing the 45-pound Star's speed is reprinted, recommending readers purchase a machine and a screamer from Stall's at 509 Tremont Street.
- p. 4
Overman Wheel Company warns riders that many agents this season are bound by contract not to sell the Victor, calling it a bad plan for riders who should see the merits of all best makes before buying.
- p. 4
J.A.R. Underwood promotes Quadrant tricycles and the new pattern Rover Safety for immediate delivery at the start of the spring season, with machines ready at a moment's notice.