The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-07-23
THE FALCON

I knew Falcon. swift aud peerless
.. sever was ofadled In the pine;
No hifd had ever an eye 20 fshricss,
or wings 40 strong ~ THE q mine; :.
Lowell, The Falcon"
The nearest approach TO the poets
ideal available In this little Paradise (of
the Paciiic) IL the the Falcon Bicycle.
IL stands today without peer in the
world OF cy Giles, and has taken first place
wherever introduced. II is manufac-
turei by the YosT MANI FACTURINo
COMPANY, a firm which has long since
acquired worldwide reputation for
the exec lence of their numerous pro-
auctions, notably the famous Yost type
writing machines. The reputation OF
the manufacturers of an article should
receive the most careful consideration
of an intending purchaser. IL their re-
putatinn Ia above suspicion he can have
no hesitation IN purchasing their goods,
even though he NAV not be altogether
famiiiar with the particular article they
may OFF, for sale, and which he desires
to 4 urcliase. Although the Falcon
Bicycles have only recently been intro
duced in the Honolulu market they are
known all over the continent OF Ameri-
ca as wheel of the highest grade. Not
only this, but EVERY WHEEL Is ACCOM-
PANIED BY THE YosT MANUFACTURING
CoMPANY's GUARANTEE FOR ONE YEAR.
In addition to its high state of mechani
cal perfection the Falcon is by far the
easiest running machine in the market.
We make this assertion fearlessly,
knowing whereof we state. This fea-
ture in the Falcon has been brought
about by reduction of friction tc the
lowest possible point. In other ma
chimes the bearings are constructed
with fifteen balls, while in the
Falcon there ale only nine. In the
Falcon the bearings are so constructed
that the balls have only two points of
contact in their track, while in most
other machines there are -four. In all
machines each ball will touch at five
points in one revolution of itself.
A wheel with fifteen balls in each
bearing has therefore 10 points of fric
ton in performing one revolution on its
axle. The Falcon bearing being con-
structed with only nine balls has conse-
quently but 45 points of friction, or 30
points less in each bearing than other
/ machines. Summed up briefly, in all
machines there are six axle bearings.
Take a wheel of another make, six
bearings each containing 10 balls. and
10 points of contact each bearing 400
The Falcon, six bearings and Do
points of contact each bearing. .-.- go
Thus making a saving Of -.-- 1870
points of friction in favor of the Falcon
over other machines.
This is not all, but then we cannot tell
you everything in an article of this
kind. We ask you to call and examine
the Falcon for yourself, when we can
demonstrate the details of its construc-
ton to your satisfaction. But before
closing we would remind you briefly:
list. That the Falcon is beyond ques-
ton the best wheel on the market.
end. 1t sells for a lower price than
any other high grade wheel.
3rd. 1t runs easier than any other
wheel, having 1870 points of friction less
4th. If you are not in position to
pay cash for wheel do not go without
one on that account, we will give you
any reasonable terms you may desire.
G. WEST,
Sole Agent for Falcon Bicycles. Ha
waiian Islands.
Masonic Building, Honolulu,