The herald., 1896-10-05
THE WHEEL

STOW tnere VIII De fOunC q puncture. On
occasions, however. the air pressure IS
not sufficient to create bubbles. In such
cases smear thin SOAP lather over the
tire and soap bubble will form over the
puncture, no matter how small it is
Word comes from Hartford that the
Pope Manufacturing company denies
that is is preparing to place chainless
wheel on the market for 1887. The COM
pany has been experifn enting with this
kind of wheel, as it has with others, but
has no idea at the present time of adopt
ing it. 1t is said that the Pope company
has perfected a motor wagon which will
be offered to the public in short time.
Race meets In Australia are destined
to prove extremely lucrative to Ameri-
can riders, should any of the latter con-
tingent seek their fortunes in that far
off land. Australian riders cannot COM
pare with the pick of this country ,and a
team Of American cracks could sweep
the boards but so fair minded are the
wheelmen of Australia that they would
hail the advent of an American team
with considerable enthusiasm In that
country there is large union which
body in New Zealand and one in Victor
ia. They are endeavoring to strengthen
amateur cycle racing, and, although 1t
secured only footing during the past
season, 1t was sufficient to demonstrate
that in the future there will be many
riders anxious and willing to compete
for the laurels that go with that feature
of cycle racing. 1t is doubtful If Amer
lean amateurs and English amateurs
~, A.ycf ic HIT In,
fostering the amateur class the Victoria
association is strength
ening amateur cycle racing with the
effect that the professional class will be
strongly reinforced by this division.
W. c. Sanger, the big racing man,
doubtless the heaviest fast rider in the
world, has had a queer run of luck this
season. While no one has ever dis
puted Sangers speed, they cannot COM
prehend how 1t is he Is beaten SO con-
tinually. But 1t must be remembered
that wooden Shoes Is greatly handi-
capped. His immense bulk is detri-
meft to him. Never being quick start
er, he has always been forced to occupy
a position we'll back in the line, and
when the sprint for the wire begins he
has several yards to make up on the field
ahead of him. And to such fine point
are the riders of today trained that it
Is no easy task to gain on them when
once the sprint for the wire Is begun.
Sanger rides equally fast with the best
of them, but is unfortunate in getting
a position. At Springfield last year he
was the hero of the professionals. This
season he has been obliged to take back
seat Sanger Is the only man who has
ever defeated Zimmerman in any num-
Der Of races, and has this to point to with
pride. But he will never be able to
contest against the alert riders who are
his opponents today. He may run in
for seconds and thirds, but he will never,
be O champion.
The latest bulletin of the racing board
is as follows: "a
Bulletin No. &C. Oct. 2, 1885,
Sanctions granted-October 8. Ariel
Bicycle club, Vallejo, CAL; October 10,
F. c. Handy, Ukiah, Cal.
Transferred to professional class
Frank r. Gunther, Lakeview, Ore; AL
fred Smith, Medford, Ore; Dave Brich-
aux, Walter Palmer, Robert Palmer.
Tom Robinson, Baker City, Ore, under
clause A; A. v. Starke. Ferhdale, Cal,
under clause B; A. A. johnson, Aber-
deem, WASH, under clause D.
Suspended permanently-W. e. Har-
mon and Godfrey Schmidt, Los Angeles,
for competing at unsanctioned. races
during term of suspension; I. O. Hall.
Los Angeles, for officiating at ursanc-
toned races during term of suspension.
r. M. WALSH,
Member National Racing Board.
IT do not know what the members Of
the board will say about any extension
Of the national circuit" said Mr.. Gid
con. They have had so much friction
this season over the matter that they
are disposed to be sore over the mat
ter" Friction! Mr.. Gideon, of what
sort?" "Oh, friction with the meet
promoters not with the men. The men
have not caused the slightest friction
and we are well pleased with their con-
duct all through. But the meet pro-
moters have applied for one date, have
had it awarded to them, have wanted q
change and received 1t, only to give 1t
up altogether and leave long blanks In
the circuit You must understand that
the circuit arrangements are hard to
make in a country as large as ours.
However, l am warmly In favor of the
southern and western extension of the
circuit and shall do what can to carry
1t to q successful elimination. The mat
ter is in the hands Of Mr.. Kroninger, the
Cincinnati member OF the board"
"A
saddle which will be shortly placed on
the market for the trade Of 1897. 1t con-
tains some features that are novel and
seemingly based on common sense
ideas. The general shape of the saddle
is wide at the back, in fact more like
the saddle ordinarily placed upon Ia
dy's bicycle than the customary style
for men. The saddle is made Of three
pieces. Two are to accommodate the
bones ofthe pelvis. The third piece is
the horn, which can be made long or
short at the option of the rider. The
side pieces Of the saddle are connected
by q bolt running at right angles to
them. BY means Of this bolt the saddle
can be widened until 1t exactly suits
the rider. This feature will commend
itself to every person objecting to the
ordinary narrow saddles. BY finding
exactly where the pressure comes, the
rider may At himself to q perfect seat.
The fitting arrangement Is such that
the entire saddle does not need to be
shifted forward or backward to adjust
itself. All these points are regulated
BY the very simple turnscrews that hold
the saddle together The cushions on
either side are built on blocks, and sad
dies OF different degrees OF softness are
to be made by the manufacturers. The
saddle complete is covered with q sub
stantial quality of leather, except on
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