The "Ranelagh Club" >

These machines are probably best known generally of any make in the world. The Coventry Machinists' Company is the only firm now in existence among the first makers in England, and, having already an established reputation for fine work, when entering the trade they applied their skill and inventive faculties in the direction of the bicycle, after which naturally followed the tricycle.

The Ranelagh Club tricycle is one of the popular automatic handlebar steerers for gentleman's use. Our illustration shows its detail very plainly. By the "bridle-rod" connection between the handles and steering wheel a longer wheel base may be used than in the Cripper style.

Silent Ratchet Mechanism >

The figure on the left represents the hub N, complete with a bell mouthed piece screwed onto it. In the mouth of L is seen a finely toothed ring M. This is made from hardened steel and the teeth are nicely cut previous to its insertion. In case of accident this ring may be readily replaced. The axle is shown projecting outward.

The figure on the right represents the ratchet box detached complete from hub... Oiling is one of the first and most frequent requirements of a bicycle. In applying oil it should be borne in mind that "little and often" is the better rule.

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