The Wheelmans Gazette, Vol 3, No 2
Articles in this issue
- p. 5
A humorous club-room tale traces the evolution of cycling dress from the crude homemade suits of 1881 to the League regulation uniform, told through the reminiscences of the Club Liar.
- p. 1
Pope Manufacturing Co. announces the new Columbia machine line for 1888, inviting cyclists to inspect the full range and obtain the comprehensive free catalogue.
- p. 2
The newly formed Clark Cycle Co. of Baltimore announces it is taking over from Sam L. T. Clark and Co. with expanded facilities, arguing their New Rapid bicycles and Quadrant Tricycles still have the best true tangent spoke wheels on the market.
- p. 3
The King Wheel Company announces a greatly improved version of the King Bicycle for 1888, with lever drive, anti-friction bearings, and the same safety advantages against headers as previous models.
- p. 4
The Springfield Bicycle Mfg. Co. presents its two 1888 Roadster models at $75 and $100, offering the option to upgrade from plain to ball bearings at any time for $25.
- p. 4
George W. Rouse and Son of Peoria continue their easy payment scheme and second-hand catalogue service, taking in wheels for cash and offering repairs and nickel-plating.
- H. T. Hearsey — Indianapolis Bicycle Dealer
H. T. Hearsey of North Delaware Street, Indianapolis advertises as sole agent for the Rudge Bicyclette, offering bicycle repairs at cost price and winter storage at small expense.
- p. 4
The Indiana Bicycle Company of Indianapolis advertises spade handles for any bicycle at $2.50, cow-horn handle-bars in machine steel, and nickel-plating services.