The Wheel, Vol 3, No 21
Articles in this issue
- p. 1
The editor announces the appointment of Dr. N.M. Beckwith as Chief Consul of the L.A.W. for New York State, urging League members to support and co-operate with his efforts to build state organisation.
- p. 2
A correspondent describes the first annual ball of the Thorndyke Bicycle Club of Beverly, Massachusetts, covering the club drill, fancy riding by visiting performers, and the dancing that followed.
- p. 4
A correspondent with plating experience explains the practical difficulties of nickel-plating bicycle rims, citing limitations of plating bath sizes, the risk of snapped spokes, and the need to remove spokes for a proper finish.
- p. 8
Two correspondents offer contrasting views on the American Star bicycle compared to the Expert Columbia, with one praising the Star's road handling and another finding the Expert clearly superior.
- p. 4
The Louisville correspondent reports that the Kentucky Club's outdoor and indoor tracks are both lost to development, and praises the Columbia ball-bearing as the finest on the market while offering technical notes on handlebar modifications.
- p. 1
A brief note records that Elsa Von Blumen, the female bicycle racing champion, has married and will no longer compete publicly under her racing name.