The Wheelmans Gazette, Vol 3, No 8
Articles in this issue
- p. 1
Gormully and Jeffery announce that the American Rambler safety bicycle attracted the largest crowds at the L.A.W. meet, arguing its rear-acting spring between rider and rear wheel eliminates the need for a front-fork spring and its erratic steering.
- p. 3
A letter from F. N. Klaine of Topeka recounts riding 200 miles through rough central Kansas on a 1888 Victor without once using a tool or adjusting a bearing, praising the machine's build quality.
- American Champion Dominates Michigan L.A.W. Division Meet
A letter from C. H. Smith of Detroit reports that the American Champion grew from one wheel to 34 out of 112 at the Michigan L.A.W. division parade, with three of five races at St. Johns won by Champion riders.
- John A. Wells Pulverises All Crank Records — Eagle Rock Hill
Gormully and Jeffery report that John A. Wells made Eagle Rock Hill in record time on an ordinary bicycle taken straight from stock, with witnesses attesting the time was two minutes per trip faster than Shurman's professional lever-machine record.
- p. 5
Clark Cycle Co. promotes the full Quadrant Tricycle range, emphasising the large steering wheel, extended bridge over the main axle, three or more axle bearings, and rigid frame as features no competitor has matched.
- p. 2
A prominently placed announcement promises the Warwick Perfection cycle will arrive soon, teasing its many genuine improvements over any wheel on either side of the Atlantic.
- p. 6
The King Wheel Co. of New York explains that its lever drive provides constant power application, that placing the treadles behind the hub prevents headers, and that the wheel glides through mud, sand, and hills without tiring the rider.
- p. 4
George W. Rouse and Co. of Peoria, Illinois offer a wide range of cycles including Victor, Springfield Roadster, New Rapid, American Champion, Star, and Otto on easy instalment terms at 8 percent interest with no extra charge.
- p. 4
Coons and Graham of Indianapolis again advertise special accident insurance rates for Gazette subscribers through the Equitable Accident Insurance Co., noting it has now paid over $200,000 to sufferers.