The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1894-04-20
POINTERS FOR CYCLISTS.
Increasing Popularity of The
Noiseless Steed.

"Look before you leap" That sounds
rather elevated, but it is just what a man
must do if he intends to become the happy
possessor of a bicycle. An intended pur'
chaser today must avoid shams, 'bargains"
and low grade wheels He must buy wheel
which is made by responsible firm, whose
wheels have been thoroughly tested and
have proved success. 1t is for the general
interest of those intending to purchase
wheels that few general notes are here
given.
First-If there are any wheels in your
town observe them very closely. See which
serves its purpose the best.
Second-W hen you have set your eye on
a wheel obtain catalogue and give it a
careful reading. Compare the specifications
to those set forth in other catalogues.
Third-Take the advice of an experienced
rider rather than that of Que who has cheap
goods to sell you.
tires. There are numerous good tires, but
of course there are always some which are
the best The Morgan & Wright is good
tire Has stood the test. The New York
tire company and several Others also manu-
facture good tires. The Palmer tire is one
of the best on the market and has place in
the respect of every wheelman. The bur
rig" is somewhat new and is likely to cause
some stir among wheelmen.
Fifth-Examine the following parts clos =
ly: bearings, head, the long head is preferr-
ed, adjustments and JOINTS, sprockets, see
that they are reversible, dust caps, and
forks See that the front fork is strong.
Sixth-After you have purchased wheel
obtain book of instructions on the care OF
your wheel. Any dealer will give you one.
IF you follow the above directions, useing
good Judgment, you will certainly never
regret the act Remember that in the long
run high priced wheel is the cheapest, fol
it will last as long as three cheap wheels
Wood rims are becoming very popular
and are endorsed by many of the best riders
in this country. We believe they will stand
the test.
Nancy Hanks made her famous record
driven to pair of Imperial wheels.
The democratic city convention, of Mil
waukee, Wis, adopted the following CLAUSE
In its platform: "We emphasize the neet
of comprehensive plan of street improve
ments in place of the present system unde
which many streets are nearly impossible a
certain seasons of the year" This is en-
couraging to wheeimen. It proves that tn
political parties realize that cycle clubs con-
The Mercury club has adopted resolu
tion pledging itself to support the party tha
will favor better highways.
The Western Union postal telegraph, ant
the telegraph department of the Nationa
Transit Company have issued any order t
= their iinemen to supply themselves with bi
cycles to lie used when they are sent owe
their lines for repairs. The line. of the dill
ferent companies extend for the most par
along the public highways and the whee
e can be used to good advantage, and beside
8 will be great saving of expense in the wa
= of livery hire says the Pittsburg Times.
a In 1898 there were l., 1852 lady members j
, the league of American wheelmen., -Four {
8 these were from Oregon.
The Pacific coast record for 100 miles o
the road is held by J. A. Mcclure, of Den
). yer, Colo. Mcclure covered that distauc
in six hours and six minutes.
Nothing better illustrates the growth {
, cycling than the attention that it is receiv
f ing at the hands of the newspapers of th
country. Ten years ago they containe
lscarcely a mention of bicycles except CT
rious novelties. Five years ago they CAV
e an occasional notice of the sport, usually il
y spired by personal influence. Today tn
l leading papers devote their space liherall
to wheels and wheelmen, and not few sc
d aside column regularly to cycle news.
A WHEELMAN.