Boston cycle dealers prepare for Wednesday bicycle show
The Post previews Boston’s cycle show day with descriptions of prominent wheels. It notes a winter gap, highlights chainless models as future leaders, and urges readers to visit stores for a firsthand look at changes and new options.
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Cycle Dealers
Boston
Post
Overman Wheel Company
R. C. Carpenter
Cornell University
Overmah
Victor
Victoria
Columbia and Hartford 1899 Bicycles Introduce Chainless Models
Columbia Hartford and Vedette unveil 1899 chainless bikes with models 69 60 and 57 58 61 featuring updated frames larger tubing independent front gear bushing improved gearing and dust and weather proof running gear. New tandems emphasize safety ease and comfort in the 1899 lineup.
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Columbia
Hartford
Vedette
Pope Manufacturing Company
Hartfords
Lovell Diamond Bicycles Promised as World Best
January 1897 beginnings in South Portland Maine to produce the Lovell Diamond bicycles claimed as the best in the world. The article extols features such as the triple arch fork crown flush joints interchangeable chain and a $50 price with a $65 lighter model and new Dayton hub designs.
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South Portland
Maine
Lovell
Goodrich
Dunlop
Conqueror
Vedette and Liberty bicycles touted with new features
The Vedette line from John P. Levell Arms Co introduces flush joints internal expanders and upgraded crank shaft design. Liberty Cycle Co. displays Model ’99 in Boston with detachable frictionless sprocket, arch crown, straight spoke hub, and frame options for different rider postures. Algonquin, Bellingham, and Number Seven models highlight color, finish, and mechanical refinements.
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George N. Pierce & Co
Victor
Liberty Cycle Company
Boston
No. 9 Park Square
John J. Francis
Liberty Company
Algonquin
Boston Cycle Company
Linscott
Brewster
Shelby
Bellingham
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