The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-19

very awkward position. This fact was
I due largely to structural defects in the
/ bicycles to which II was applied. 1t is
apparent that it could be readily
/ adapted to machines of any make with
/ thrilling alterations. The idea is ingeni-
/ Gus and seems destined TO be adopted
with notifications.
An ingenious Frenchman named
Rouart has contrived what he calls
! ia dechainee." AS will be seen by the
diagram, il involves a somewhat fra
gile mechanism, adjusted to the axle
of the hind wheel 1t seems that in
crease Of speed TO a very remarkable
extent has resulted from the use of
this contrivance. but ii has the draw
back of liability to disarrangement,
and might indeed prove a source Of
embarrassment and peril to the rider.
Any unexpected Jolt would throw the
cog wheels awry. ard repair on the
road would be out OF the question. But
there are so many considerations
prompting the adoption OF some such
idea as this that n IL likely to meet
with favor I'm various quarters AL
ready race upon this machine is be-
ing arranged. J. Thicbuann, "A foreign
expert, is the author Of this machine,
and he has ridden II extensively I'm
Germany.
A curiosity In bicycle mechanism is
the "Funiculaire." as II is called. The
idea Of the machine viii be apparent
from an inspection Of the cut beneath.
Detailed explanation is superfuous.
The inventor was not at first taken
seriously. but now he has won some
honor as an original genius.
But the grand desidcratum OF the
cyclist n "A contrfvance for the regula-
ton OF the speed OF his machine. This
regulation has never heretofore been
rnaafbIa nfIlfe the GNfenf noairQn hx
riders. who frequent country districts
that are invaFiabIe In respect of level.
The bicyclist travelling now down
mountain and then upon "A plane has
sorely lamented this want OF inven-
tiveness among machine makers. 1t
must be admitted that great credit is
due 10 the men who have set them
selves 10 the solution OF this problem.
To a great extent II Is solved already.
But perfection in detail Is conspicuous
ly lacking still. Those inventions which
attempt TO meet the difficulty in a new
way are mere notifications OF the ia
mIllar principle OF wheels within
wheels There Is the usual lever TO
throw the power from a larger wheel
to a small one. The great trouble with
inventors along these lines is their ten
dency TO Introduce fine mechanism and
delicate wheels into their machines.
one OF the most remarkable evolu-
lions OF late is the Linton folding BIZ
cycle. This machine is very solidly
and can be easily trans
formed into a tandem. IL must be
very useful to cyclers who do not wish |
TO go 10 the expense of having two |
distinct machines. OF course, IL is |
impossible TO give any idea OF machin- |
cry I'm words that would be very clear |
but the accompanying diagram will |
a correct notion OF the basic |
principle.
Many attempts have been made TO |
replace pneumatic tires with spring |
ones. As every cyclist knows there is |
always the peril OF puncture in a pneu- |
matte tire. This peril may be mini |
mized by the use of portable tools 10 /
effect repairs with, but repairing \
wheel on the road is never a pleasure. /
What is called the Lenechal spring |