The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-13
HINTS FOR BICYCLISTS.


In removing valve stems, plugs or tire tape.
use benZine
To remove rust from tie spokes dampen a
cloth with vinegar dip IL in emery -four ard
rub briskly. 'lT=
To straighten bent crank take two
wrenches, one on either side of the bend and
bring together with a firm pressure
Reversing the chain, will cause it to run
easier and wear more evenly, but it will not
prolong its usefulness to amy great extent.
The adjusting cone Of the head should be
tight at all times, otherwise there will be a
because of the vibration caused by loose
head L. >
When the oil in lamp gives out within a
short distance of the riders destination the
light can be prolonged by reversing the wick,
using the part which has become saturated In
the oil.
The longest cycle ride without dismouat
on record was accomplished by Crodang'
when he rode SIG miles in twenty four hours.
He was on his Wneei Ior over twe'e mum
without dismouM.
If the oil hole cover becomes lost me
onening should be wound with tire tape
Otherwise dust will collect in the bearings
and as this is simple and easy means OIL
keeping it out should be remembered.
An occasional drop OF oil should be put in
the he'll. This is a piece of machinery, the
same as any other part OF the Dlcycie. anu
REQUIRES fabrication. If this is done the Dell
will work easily and the tone will be better.
After cleaning wheel pour pure white
lard oil into the hands and rub them :. tno ir1
oughly with it. Then wash the hahos IN
they will be perfectly clean and there VIII be
no offensive odor. r. as''f
When a handle bar or other tubing breaks
and another cannot be Immediately secured
TO lreDlace it,. take a piece of wood. hard
wood is preferable. whittle it to fit, Inside OF
the tubing, making it snug, and IT VIII hoid
until permanent repair or replacement can
be made. - 81
Among the other concessions which have
been made by the Spanish government to
raise war. funds is one giving a monopoly of
the bicycle trade to an English company.
The price paid was not very large. as there
is not great demand for bicycles in the
The chain should never be tight as it
binds when in that condition. To obviate
the possibility of loose chain scratching the
enamel on the rear forks or stays they Should
be covered with leather which can be easily
put on. and in addition to saving the appear
ance Of the machine. will forestall any rattle.
Many wheelwomen boast Of the care they
give their bicycles and polish them up at
every opportunity, until they shine like new,
but when they reach. their lamps the energy
flags. 1t Is not very pleasant task to c.ean
a lamp, but it Is far more important than
keeping some of the other fittings in snowy
condition. l. W.
When coasting, the weight CT the rider has
| been converted from live to a dead one
and shocks caused when in this position will
irjure the wheel more than would be the
l oct 1,,r
loss of control of the machine when in this
position will likely cause bad breakage If
| any considerable obstruction Is encouraged.
When there is a squeak in the bearings,
and II cannot be located, it is a good Elan to
oil all of them on suspicion. 1t will usually
be found however, that the trouble is in
the pedals. as they are neglected in oling
more than any other part Of the machine.
Riders seem to have dislike for oiling the
pedals, perhaps because they are difficult to
1each, but they should be given fully as
much care as any other Fart or they will
wear out quickly and cause the wheel to run
hard.
In crossing car tracks or other obstruc-
tons the wheelman should learn to lift his
weight from the saddle and place 1t on the
pedals: He will then swing his weight over
the obstruction. and there will not be as
the center of gravity in the body is moved
TO the point OF least strain and the dang r
of break down is obviated. Practicirg
this few times will result in the rider do
ing 1t unconsciously, and 1t saves a jolt as
well.
a common fault Of riders is in not exer-
bars are properly frightened before starting on
ride Ii the stem is not rigidly tight 1t
may pull out if strong or quick pressure
is given it. with nasty fall as a result
Another point which should be given atten-
ton Is in making certain that the stem is
suffcently far enough inserted to insure it's
staying in position. II the stem is showed
down put short distance it will pull out,
even il the clamp is screwed up tight