The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-20
BICYCLE NEWS
AND COMMENT
Matters of Interest TO Those Who Push
the Pedals.
ONE YOUTHFUL GLOBE TROTTER
He Will Have Very Complete Equip.
ment..SOme Recent Inventions.
Woman and the Nhcel..DiscussiOn
of the Important Saddle Question.
Da idsOn, the Canadian Flyer.

Probably there is not in this world a
pluckier young wheelman than a. F..
Carey, of Lynn, Mass, who is now well
started on his long journey around the
world. He will make the entire trip
awheel. The striking feature Of Carey's
undertaking is the fact that the boys
entire outfit, including his bicycle
weighs only 81 pounds. The bold young
explorer carries a complete change OF
clothing, including an extra pair of
knickerbockers, an extra sweater. pair
of shoes, pair of stockings and a cap
Most OF these are In case Whlcn Is
fastened over the rear wheel.
over the handle bar is strapped q
woolen and rubber blanket A small
canteen for carrying water hangs from
the top bar of his frame. and all the
rest of his outfit is carried in an aiu-
minimum case. which is fastened between
the top and lower bar of the frame. In
this case is a little repair kit for his
wheel, containing Wlenches, screw
drivers ana an oil can, and lot of tools
and pieces OF material for repairing the
tirn.
There is also a repair Kit for his cloth
ing. containing needles. thread, but
tons, a thimble, Il pair of scissors and
small medicine case. His cooking outfit
consists of two aluminium pans, sup
port and two aluminium cups.
The support is d little crane, which
may be stuck into the ground to sup
port a pan or kettle over a fire.
The - St .,Ctirl,. pf his plItfit is "a re-
vovtr, weighing two pounds He takes
this along 10 protect himself from dogs
and other animals. Carey left his home
"a few weeks ago and Is now well on his
way to the Pacific coast. The task he
has set for himself is hazardous as We |
as labolious, but Carey. though only Il
years old. is full Of pluck and persever-
ance and no one doubts that he will ac-
cufnpish his stupcnduus undertaking.
He is fast. too, and may make a record
that will stand for years.
Cycle inventions ale on the increase,
Among the late Cnes is new bicycle
braE, that Is attracting consideable at
tentiun. 1t differs from other brakes
principally in the manner of its use. il
instead of by the hand The device is
attached to one side of the front forks
by spring clamp. The brake shoe is
securely fastened to the clamp, and is
prevented from engaging with the toe
by spiral spring. A toothed arm pro-
jects from the shoe, 50 a. to be in easy
distance of the riders foot.
The latest clamp brake is said to be
Il sure cure for jar outs" he contriv-
ance is a spring steel rod connected by
collar made adjustable to the rear
brace OF any bicycle frame, The rod
extends underneath the top rail and
splitting i'm d fork, straadles the head
and joins the bracket, which is detach-
able The fork is sheathed with rub
Der and the collar is felt lined, to keep
the enamel of the frame from being
scratched.
The rod attachment is intended to
take up and absorb all the sharp vibra
tions of a wheel on the toughest roads
and, it is claimed holds lamp as stead
ily-as if il were carried in the hand The
inventor is confident that ii Will also
prevent q lmage ana the jarring out of q
light that is frequently caused by sud
den jolts.
The saddle question Is one that is still
much discussed. y very knowing wheel
woman. in talking ON the subject re
Gently, said:
Saddle is everything in q woman's
riding, and no time in studying its
cr adjustment should be considered
wasted If she will think a moment
she will see that the saddle tilted up in
front robS her leg muscles Of certain
strength. If il is straight, she is no!
depriving her muscles, but not aiding
them. But tilt the saddle up the back
and down i'm front. that ii may act as Il
backer to the body, which is pushed
against 1t. and the pedal movement IL
vastly helped.
IF woman will try this on long
ride. or especially u trip over rolling
country. she will quickly see its ad-
vantage.
IF you want to push anything very
vigorously with your feet. you find q
strong substance that you may back
agaist and put more energy in the leg
movement. Use your saddle as this
background
Racing cyclists are just now consid-
erably Interested in Harley B. David
the young Canadian, who created a
new record for the unpaced quarter
mile recently at Rochester by riding the
distance i'm % 3-5 seconds. 1t is admitted
on all sides that Davidson is on of the
Ina Oh al IA m IN n1,t ba I'm, mi ,D N
tacks. He has been prominent since
1884. when he began to establi-h records,
many of which still stand to his credit.
The best of his racing has been done in
the United States. though he holds more
Canadian records in both A. and B..
classes than any other rider. Davidson
is not sprinter alone. He has some
distance records to his credit. and all
around. is one Of the fieetest, nerviest
riders on. the path. He will probably
soon join the National circuit and will
rank up with the best of the c!rcui; rid
eIS.
In some localities n hue and cry has
been raised against the wheel on the
ground that cycling on Sunday has mil
itated against the cause of religion.
| is All unjust and unreasoning charge.
Men women and children are being
made better in mind and body by this
form Of exercise and recreation. and
there is no doubt that in the end reli-
gion will be a great gamer. Healthy
bodies and healthy minds form the good
ground in which the seeds of morality
take root and thrive.
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