The Wheelmans Gazette, Vol 2, No 2
Articles in this issue
- p. 1
Pope Manufacturing Co. publishes twenty-three numbered axioms arguing for Columbia's superiority, citing ten years of American road experience, world records from a quarter-mile to 24 miles, and the claim that no Columbia has ever been discarded from wear.
- p. 4
H. B. Smith Machine Co. promotes the Star bicycle's world road record of 305 miles in 24 hours and announces the new 1887 catalogue, emphasising the machine's combined qualities of safety, speed, and hill-climbing.
- p. 5
William Read and Sons again promote the New Mail bicycle's ball-bearing head, Warwick's perfection backbone and forks, and seamless hollow rim, inviting cyclists to see the machine before purchasing.
- p. 2
The Springfield Bicycle Mfg. Co. reiterates the mechanical advantages of the Roadster's patented clutch system, including noiseless operation, no dead centres, and smooth hill descent.
- p. 3
The King Wheel Company promotes their lever-driven bicycle as the safest machine and best hill-climber available, with parallel bearing models starting at $80 and anti-friction models from $95.
- Courier Company Printing for Bicycle Meetings
The Courier Company of Buffalo advertises its colour lithography services for bicycle meets, trotting meetings, and agricultural fairs, claiming the largest lithographic printing house in the world.
- p. 6
An unnamed agency advertises the Apollo range including the high-grade Light Roadster at $135, a Challenger Roadster at $105, and the Apollo Safety at $140, alongside S.S.S. Tricycles and Tandem.
- Columbia's Most Comprehensive Cycling Catalogue
Pope Manufacturing Co. promotes its 1887 catalogue of 52 pages and 48 engravings as the most comprehensive cycling catalogue published, available free by mail on application.