New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-12

-,ders The Use Of double diamond tandems by
couples OF opposite sex is coming into vogue III
certain cities A few years ago the idea OF piac-
ing the woman on the rear seat was rldicueu III
America, although 1t was commonly pracuseu
IN England. Tandem riding is more advanced
there than in this country, and the question as
70 the proper place for the feminine rioer mas
been much discussed. English makers nave IN
troduced considerable variety into tandem ue
signs. and many styles OF frame cohs'i Nv ~
are shown Dy them. The latest model IS cV,n
promise between the combination anu uouo,S,
diamond patterns. both top tubes pene cur ,a 80 =,
downward to make semi-drop This tiah ,.Sn ~
possible for the woman rider 10 occupy ,n.h
seat while wearing a skirt OF moderate Iene., ,
and yet apparently gives the machine a''p''
rigidty.
A man declares that a wheelwoman IS never
so happy as when she has her sleeves roiieu Wy
and a large apron tied round her waist IN reaui
ness for good onslaught upon her dirty p'cE-
Gle If preparation has anything to do with H.
he SAWS she means TO do the thing thoroughly
Ono snreads the floor with sacking and all kinds
NJ cleaning apparatus. but unfortunately ner
energy begins 10 wane after this, for, besides
making herself uncomfortable and greasihg Hei
clothes she does little else but splash ABOUT
da rapinr the tires of her machine with super
fuous oil and scraping the enamel OF the frame
in her desire TO make II SHINE.
Every mile ridden out means mile to be riu-
den back and this fact often escapes "heeiiiie"'
who keep on the outward journey until 'hey
begin to feel tired The miles coming nome
under these coalitions seem interminable. and
result in taking all the pleasure out OF the "TRIP;
I The conditions are exaggerated when the WIND
is blowing on the back going out, for II is so en-
! joyable sensation that a rider dls1Kes 10 Iol
sake IL. and when he turns in the opposite ulitS
ton he has all the worse trip on account Of the
wind. which but short time before was causing
him so much eXultaton.
II Is not absolutely necessary, as some think.
TO take the wheel apar; 10 clean the bearings
| They can be cleaned wei, enough for ordinary
| purposes by flushing them with kerosene. Inc
| oil should be put in the regular can and the
/ bearings thoroughly syringed with it. To keep 1t
| from running down the spokes and over the
enamel a piece Of soft cloth should be wrapped
! around outside Of the axles. This Will eaten II
as it runs from the cups TIL" oil should De
run through until II comes perfectly GEAR
! bicycling World.
II riders knees ache after riding short
time he nay be sure that he does not ride prop
erly Generally the trouble is caused by too low
a reach with the saddle too far back. Those
who find their knees getting stiff should first
look to the adjustment Of their machines II
they try the saddle in front of the post. and SIT
| so that the heel barely touches the pedal when
It is depressed they Will probably have no fur
Their trouble.
One Of the most common causes for cham
breaking is tina riders 60 out In the rain or get
| caught in a storm and do not loosen the chain.
! When the chain gets wet and full OF grit between
the Joints II naturally ;iShteDs up and II the
! strain is too great 1t snaps. On dusty roads
the same Is true. Few riders watch their chains
| enough
There are many cyclists belonging 10 the ordi-
nary cycling clubs who dabble in photography,
| and take their cameras with them when going
for ride Pictorial records Of many pleasant
holiday Jaunt have thus been secured: inter-
esting 10 those who have taken part In the trip
and to their friends also The use OF camera
tends TO cultivate the artistic eye, ana ADDS
zest to ride.
A London policeman recently stopped woman
| cycllst for riding without light. she was
fined. and her solicitor obtained summons for
assault. agains. the policeman The latter was
! fined for assault therefore the precedent mas
been set up that il Is an assault to forcibly stop
| q cyclist whether transSressinS the law or not
One OF the best methods for cleaning a chain
is to boil 1t in a solution composed OF common
washing soda and water. Let It boil In this for
several minutes and then take It out and dry
| thoroughly. If convenient. it should be placed
| in an oven TO dry. Then oil it thoroughly ana
| it will be as clean when 1t came from the
| factory
President Potter has been receiving scores Of
| letters recently from railroad and steamship
| companies saying that they are carrying Wheeis
| free as baggage, and will continue 10 90 So and
| that cyclists are always welcome as passengers
The summer station OF the Morris Wheelmen
ct Belden Point. City Island is a success. and liz
well patronized by the members and their
| friends 1t was good move on the part or the
club and fills longfe want.
Vaseline smeared on any part Of the frame
work Of a machine-especialy on the underside
| OF the bottom main tube-wll be found useful
tip especially on bicycles without mud guards.
| as the caked mud wipes off most readily without
| scratching tho enamel
Cyclists desiring 10 join the League Of Amer'-
can Wheelmen may obtain full printed informa
ton and membership blanks by sending their
names and addresses to the Cycling Editor Of
| The Tribune.
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