The Cycle, Vol 1, No 5
Articles in this issue
- p. 5
The Cycle subjects the proposal for a new intermediate class of riders — neither amateurs nor professionals — to rigorous analysis, concluding it will not remove the advertising value from amateur racing because manufacturers could still pay riders through salaries, partnerships, or cycle dealer agencies.
- p. 2
Pope Manufacturing Co. advertise their 1886 Columbia accessories including the double-grip ball pedal at $10, the Kirkpatrick saddle at $6, the swing spring at $5, and the Knous adjustable saddle at $4, with all parts interchangeable.
- p. 2
An extract from the Cyclist by Henry Sturmey describes the Royal Mail's new Grip-Fast rim, which holds the rubber tire in longitudinal grooves without cement, and Sturmey reports that after testing including running in tram grooves and twisting, the tires held firm.
- p. 3
Wm. Read and Sons of Boston announce extraordinary demand for the Royal Mail and seek agents, reiterating its six improvements, ball-bearing head, and five-thousand-mile road record.
- p. 3
Wm. Read and Sons promote the Royal Mail two-track tricycle, noting its centre-balance seating relieves the steering wheel of drag, the front wheel runs in the same track as the right-hand driving wheel, and it is easy of access for ladies.
- p. 3
Wm. Read and Sons promote the Safety Kangaroo as a safe safety bicycle for old or young with headers impossible, citing its gold medal performance of 100 miles in 6 hours 39 minutes in 1885.
- p. 5
The Cycle announces its growing retail distribution, now including dealers in Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Chicago, Washington, and St. Louis, with every bicycle dealer authorised as an agent.