The Wheelmans Gazette, Vol 4, No 3
Articles in this issue
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Gormully and Jeffery present two new safety models for 1889: the American Rambler with all drop-forged or pressed steel frame, noiseless forged chain, and ball bearings throughout at $130-150, and the smaller American Ideal Rambler for boys, girls, or lighter riders at $65.
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The Warwick Perfection Safety is promoted as the only dust-proof, ball-bearing safety for either sex, weighing 48 pounds all-on, with U.S. agents now in place in Chicago, New York, and Boston.
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Springfield Bicycle Mfg. Co. lists seven numbered models for 1889 from a plain-bearing 50-inch at $75 to the Volant Safety with 31 and 30-inch wheels at $115, with tangent spokes and hollow rims on the upper models.
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The Eagle Bicycle Mfg. Co. of Stamford, Connecticut announces a high-grade rear-driven safety using direct axle motion with no sprocket chain, levers, or clutch, ball bearings throughout, and every machine guaranteed for one year.
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The extended account of the fifth annual Indiana L.A.W. state tour continues, describing the party's journey through Indiana and Kentucky with humorous portraits of individual riders and the trials of touring on gravel and turnpike roads.
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A. W. Gump of Dayton, Ohio advertises over 400 shop-worn and second-hand bicycles at greatly reduced prices, accepting guns and typewriters in exchange and offering difficult repair and nickel-plating services.
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H. B. Smith Machine Co. reiterates the Star's 30 miles in 3 hours performance and its world road records from 150 to 305 miles, calling it the first American machine to exceed 20 miles within the hour.
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The King Wheel Co. promotes the improved 1889 King Bicycle with lever drive for constant power economy, treadles behind the hub to prevent headers, and the ability to glide through mud, sand, or hills.