The Bulletin And Good Roads, Vol 27, No 17

Articles in this issue

• Bicycle Funerals: A Chicago Undertaker's Proposal

  A Chicago undertaker seriously proposes organizing bicycle funeral processions for deceased cyclists, arguing that such a tribute would honor riders who devoted their lives to the sport.

• Oil and Pneumatic Tires: Animal Oil Is Harmful

  A technical note warns that animal-derived oils used to clean or lubricate bicycle tires rapidly degrade the rubber compound of pneumatic tires, and recommends mineral oil-based products instead.

• Set-Screws for Seat Posts: Smooth Oval vs. Sharp Point

  Readers debate the merits of smooth oval-tipped set-screws versus sharp-pointed ones for securing seat posts, with most agreeing that sharp points damage tubing over time.

• Spanish-American War Has No Effect on Iver Johnson Production

  The Iver Johnson bicycle manufacturer announces that wartime demand has not disrupted its production schedule and that civilian orders will continue to be filled promptly throughout the conflict.