The Modern bicycle and its accessories; a complete reference book for rider, dealer, and maker (1898)
Schwalbach, Alexander, Wilcox, Julius, Commercial advertiser association, New York · New York, The Commercial advertiser association · leaf 84
ions of thechain are always in a straight line, nomotion is produced in the joints there, theeffect of the change being to greatly lessenfriction, especially under trying conditions.If an accurate measure of the pressurerequired on the pedal in order to overcomethe varying resistances of surface,… … Zero line VICTOR CHAIN TEST. lubricated, and the cracking noise so prev-alent when an ordinary sprocket is usedon muddy roads is entirely absent. Theease of propulsion is marked (particularlynoticeable in hill-climbing) and enables therider to attain speed instantly and withthe highest gear. With…
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