The Wheelmans Gazette, Vol 2, No 5
Articles in this issue
- p. 1
Pope Manufacturing Co. marks the tenth year of manufacturing American machines for American roads, inviting cyclists to inspect the current season's Columbias at offices in Boston, New York, and Chicago.
- Star Bicycle Race Results — Summer 1887
H. B. Smith Machine Co. reports Star bicycle victories at meets in New York, New Jersey, Indiana, Missouri, Michigan, and Massachusetts during the summer of 1887, including multiple State Championship wins.
- The Star in the New York–New Jersey Team Road Race
A detailed report describes the great road race on 30 May in which Star riders took first and second places in the 25-mile event, with Columbia machines filling the remaining positions.
- Hal Greenwood vs. Percy Stone — 92-Mile Road Race
A 92-mile St. Louis to DeSoto and return road race between Hal Greenwood on a Star and Percy Stone on a Victor is reported, with Greenwood winning easily and Stone dropping out at 50 miles.
- p. 4
The Facile range of six 1887 patterns is promoted again, highlighting the Geared Facile front-driver as the fastest machine ever produced and the Facile Tricycle as the best cycle for ladies.
- p. 3
The King Wheel Company publishes its August price list with parallel bearing models from $75 and anti-friction bearing models from $95, with a 10% discount to clergy and county first-purchasers.
- p. 18
Sam L. T. Clark and Co. continue their clearance sale of surplus high-grade machines with approval trials available, urging buyers to act before new-season New Rapid and Quadrant stocks arrive.
- p. 2
The Springfield Bicycle Mfg. Co. continues its advertisements for the Roadster, emphasising the clutch's smooth grip and ability to coast downhill safely at any pace.