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COVENTRY, ENGLAND. "t 't WM. PAYNE, INTRODUCTION. w This superb machine, introduced by Wm. Payne in 1879, is now well and most favourably known throughout the Dommion, and is acknowledged by all practical Bicyclers to be without a superior among the highest class of roadsters and racers of the day. It is manufactured by the well-known firm of Singer & Co., Coventry, England, at whose extensive works (the largest in the World) all that education, skill, and years of experience can produce, is employed in its construction. Its parts are difficult to damage, but easy to repair. Purchase a good Machine at first ; then, after a few months' practice, should you find the machine too small, you will be able to sell or exchange o a good advantage. Good Second-hand Bicycles are always in demand, but a poorly- constructed machine, after a few months' use, cannot be ex- changed or sold at any price ; it is worse than useless. I have the largest and most complete Stock in the Dominion. An inspection will substantiate the above facts. COME AND SEE. This Department comprises almost every known appliance connected with bicycling (with the exception of some which are utterly useless). Most of the items in Stock are specified, but novelties are added as soon as they appear. All parts of the Bicycles I sell are kept in Stock. As these Sundries are my own importations, I can offer special discounts to the Trade. GENERAL INFORMATION. ORDERING. It is advisable that orders be written upon our printed ** order form" enclosed, which will assist the purchaser in des- cribing details correctly, and prevent mistakes in manufacture. Urgent orders should be for standard patterns ; an apparently slight variation often causes delay. Color should also be left to us in urgent cases. To facilitate the choice of a bicycle we respectfully offer our opinion (which is not only practical, but founded upon over ten years' experience), that a very light machine is a mistake, and that a very large machine is not the most serviceable. We call attention to the sizes given in our price list. N.B. — Our List is often altered during the year. TERMS. Net Cash on all Bicycles and Tricycles. F.O.B. Close Crates, when required, will be charged $i extra. N.B. — To avoid the indefinite multiplication of Small Accounts for Fittings, &c., we are compelled to make it a Rule that these MUST be entirely paid for in advance, otherwise the profit is swallowed up in book-keeping and collecting accounts. EXCHANGES. Bicycles and Tricycles of our own importation can generally be taken in part payment. We cannot, however, quote until we have seen the machines. Bicycles thus taken are at once put in thorough repair, making them almost as good as new, and are offered for sale as Second-hand Machines, for which we shall be pleased to quote. INSTRUCTION. Instruction in the art of riding, free to all purchasers. IMPORTANT ALTERATIONS. THE "BRITISH 6HALEN6E." A Bicycle of the highest possible quality, having fluted-hollow forks to both wheels, oval backbone, adjustable double ball bearings to front wheel, and balls to back wheel, patent non- slipping tyres, the patent *• British " spring and •* Challenge " pedals, and Andrews' steering centres. All the bright parts are nickel-plated. This machine has, during the past two years, made so good a name for itself, and has been to all its riders so thoroughly satisfactory, that it is now the best known and most admired bicycle in the Dominion, combining, as it does, perfect rigidity and great strength with the utmost comfort and ease of propulsion. It is, therefore, admirably suited for use on both road and race track. Some Agents are trying to introduce a light wheel, weighing from 23lbs. to 3olbs. This is perfectly absurd, as all experience during the past has taught practical riders that a bicycle weighing less than from. 381bs. to 4olb. will not stand our roads. Our race tracks also are heavy and not to be compared with the smooth and level cinder paths now used in England. The numerous expressions of satisfaction which have been sent me during the past four years all go to prove the unshaken confidence our leading wheelmen have in the ** Challenge." For further information as to details of Bicycles and Tricycles see the Catalogues issued by SINGER & Co.. THE "BRITISH CHALLENGE." 3rd YEAE. op tul for for PRICE LIST OF THE "BRITISH CHALLENGE." Length of Leg inside. Size of Driving Wheel. HTANOARD PATTEK^V. With cranked handle-barn. All bright parts, including spokes, handle-bar, spring, brake, cranks, hubbs, pedals, &c., nickelled and polished. Backbone, forks, and rims painted and lined in color. Inches. 30 81 82 38 83| 84 35 Inches. 46 48 60 52 63 54 66 »93 «96 999 1^102 ^105 «107 $110 Each 7tm€hine is provided with oilcan and wrench. D /^ Ihiii (iiniijiiil eiiiillc'innT." 1- By Royal Letters Patent. Che " 'Xtraordinary (Challenge." 6th YEAR. STANDARD PATTERN. Plated bright parts, including spokes, head, handle-bar, brake, cranks, and links ; other parts painted and lined in best style. Complete with double ball bearings to front and balls to back wheel and levers. PRICE. 48in., 60in., and 52in., $118. With an advance of $1'50 per inch. With ball bearings to front wheel only, and bright parts not plated, $105. For further particulars sec large Catalogue. 8 ti f Was constructed entirely with a view of obtaining additional safety for the rider, this being effected by giving the fork a ** rake " of ten inches, and by a peculiar arrangement of the steering centres, making the guiding as easy as that of an ordinary bicycle. The position of the rider is the same as usual, and the movement of the pedal is almost circular. A larger or smaller wheel may be used without reference to the height of the rider. We do not recommend large wheels in any machine, and m the " 'Xtraordinary " a 5oin. or 52in. is recommended, or for very tall persons 54in., but 48in. would be even better in cases where hills are nun? rous, and easy riding is preferred to speed. The following advantE.ges are secured, viz. : — GREAT SAFETY, EASE IN MOUNTING and Dismounting. EAbY PROPULSION, especially up hill and on rough roads. GREAT BRAKE POWER, "headers" being Impossible. SMOOTHER MOTION on rough roads, and NO LOSS OF SPEEl. For touring, night riding, and for those who do not feel justified in risking accident, the '' 'Xtra." is invaluable. After a test of five years it still stands alone as a real safety Bicvcle. THE "APOLLO" TRICYCLE. A few Tricycles will be kept in stock, and prices will be given for any size required. The following are Tricycles that can be confidently recommended, being all of the manufacture of Singer & Co., of Coventry:— The "Apollo," "Sociable," "Tandem," "Traveller," and No. 2 "Challenge;" and the Folding No. 1 " Challenge," and Folding No. 2 "Challenge" are made to supply the varied wants of tricyclists ; while in the " Velociman," Messrs. Singer & Co. have successfully enabled persons unable to walk to propel themselves with plea?sure and comfort. A small Tricycle is also supplied for children. Particulars of these Tricycles .will be found in the lO THE CHILD'S TRICYCLE. The above represents a neat, strong, and well-made Tricycle, suitable for children. It is safe, easy to learn, and easy to drive. The wheels have crescent iron rims, strong direct spokes, and rubber tyres. The cushioned seat is supported by spiral springs, and can be adjusted to suit riders of various heights. Suitable sizes are given below. Each machine is painted in two colors, at the following prices (the 28in. and 3oin. being proportionately stronger throughout than the three smaller sizes). PRICES. For Children from 3 to 5 years of age. 22;n. wheels. 4 to 6 , ,, 24in. 5 to 7 ,, . 26in. 6 to 8 ,, 28in. it 7 to 10 >» M Qoin. J >> »> »» ■7} $18-50 $21-50 $24-50 $?.7-5o Sl8io*i;o II HANDY TOOL BAG. Price, $1*50. "MULTUM-IN-PARVO." Price, $3 to $4. CYCLIST'S WALLET. Price, $1-25 & $1*50. "KING OF THE ROAD." (Hubb.) LUCAS'S PATENT. Price, $4-50 to $5 ; Plated, This lamp is so constructed that it opens in the centre, so that it can be inserted between the spokes of any wheel. It has large wick, and gives a powerful light. 12 ^ttntrrij department* This department comprises almost every known appliance connected with bicycling (with the exception of some which are utterly useless). Most of the items in Stock are specified below, but novelties are added as soon as they appear. N.B. — To avoid the indefinite multiplication of Small Accounts for Fittings, &c., I am compelled to make it a rule that these must be entirely paid for in advance, otherwise the profit is swallowed up in book-keeping and collecting accounts. To avoid the delay caused by sending Invoice, full remittance should accompany the order ; any surplus will be returned. Carriage or postage extra. BAGS. Handy Tool Bags Ordinar} ,, Cyclist's Wallet, No. i No. 2 ti >» ;i-5o il'25 ;i-25 ;i-5o BAGS FOR LUGGAGE. M.I. p., serviceable, with Registered Holdfast „ Ordinary BELLS. Harrison's Alarm Automatic Alarm (best in the world). Nickel- plated (in ordering please nam.e Bicycle) ... otcrmcnt s x^xiarm, pxateu ... ... ... •00 $3-00 $3-50 13 BRAKES. Brakes, complete BACK WHEEL PINS. Back Wheel Pins CEMENT. Cement for Tyres ,, Cuts in Tyres n CRANKS. Cranks, detachable Key and Nut ... HANDLES. Rosewood Horn (large) Bar for •' British," plated ,, Ordinary solid •CO (I'OO- per lb. $i-5f> ter box •50 each $i-io • • * •25 each •50 >> $i-oo • • • $i-5c> • • • $1-25 LAMPS. ** King of the Road" Hub (Lucas's Patent) $54*50 ,, ,, Large size ... $5-00 ,, ,, Plated on Brass $8*00' I) LOCKS. Ordinary Padlock and Chain ., <* Yalp " X ^Iw •••• ••• #•« • i LUBRICATORS. Valve Lubricators Ordinary „ •80 '1-25 •25 •25 NUTS. Nuts, plated OILCANS. Oilcans ... H each from ... each •10 •25 PEDALS. Coned Rubber, per pair, complete Down's Ball Bearing, plated ... „ ,, ,, not plated ••• $3*50 ... $11-50 ... $10*00 SPOKES. Butt-ended, polished ... „ for ♦' British," plated »> SADDLES. Best ordinary ... Suspension (ventilated) Lace-seated SPANNERS. *' Challenge" Adjustable Ordinary each •15 •25 $1-50 $3-50 $375 1. 10 •75 SPRINGS. Ordinary, for "Royal" " British," plated " Arab" Cradle plated M >> $3-00 $5-00 ;*oo )'00 15 THE •* CHALLENGE" SPOKE ADJUSTER. THE ENOBAVINO IS FULL SIZE. Price, $i. Will adapt itself to direct spokes of any gauge. Description of tlie Steering used in the " Challenge." ...vP^i""^ steering centres now fitted to the "British Chailen^e " and XtraOTdinary are carried right up to the top of the head, and end in a cone. Over this passes the top screw, which is hollow ; it screws into the solid body of the head, and consequently is a very strong, but freeworkin^ support to the centres, which are thus Sin. long, the handle-har being but 6in above the tyre A tiny orifice is then drilled fur lubricating, and the whole secured by a lock-nut in the usual way of th'e'LrKe^et^head.''^^'^"" " ^'''^'' ^"^ ^^"°' '" consequence HINTS TO PURCHASERS. l.-Deal only with respectable agents, and do vot rely implicitly on those who guarantee their goods. The reputation of the maker or aeent 18 the best guarantee. ° 2.-Bewareof "cheap" machines; your safety depends upon your steed. _ 3.— Do not buy a high machine if a lower one will fit you equally well • if it IS a question of choice between 5'2in. and 54in., choose the former ' qu 4. — Do not consideration. lay great stress upon weight; which is a secondary CAUTio::v. Some dishonest persona who have never been appointed, have been representing themseWes as ageutti for the Singer Machiues. Beware of spurious machines and prices differing from the correct ones and in doubtful cases communicate with me. ' 1 6 CO z s <: z <: X I o z o a 09 53 a d 03 •3 o CO >4 0) a 0) bc nn •rt ^ 0) ec a 03 fl« o ,a d (0 o c3 a a f5 0) -fj o ■♦-» O Oi O O g S ^ I o Q} a> »j 3 *- 08-3 «8 e 08 s 2 g 08-3 u ^ 08 2 o3 a cc fe ® 09 O »^- 08 ^ ^ « 'a Q ,« ° o as * ® «, rd ©i3 S - o d * ©i»l a '-2 1 i^ an '2 j © O 2_L rd E3 fl O CD o o © © o cc o.S lO 09 aS tl o OC 08 ■ Q o ® 2 « ^ 3 § -^ Ci » © 09 (3 2^ " ■S _ • •r-t 05 ^H 03 "u 03 00 © - — S3 r1 Si 9 2'° © frt r< o « 5 © o it3 - © > fl ^ S O^ © I am daily favoured with flattering Testimonials respecting the " Challenj;e " Machines. Space will not permit me to print the scores of letters m which the writers express their satisfaction with their easy and swift-glidinj; wheels. Hundreds of prizes have, during the past few years, been won by our champion wheelmen riding the " Challenge," while the constantly increasing demand for these grand Machines is the best proof of their merits and popularity. An important item to consider is this;— I purchase all my Bicycles from the Manufactory, whence they are sent to me direct. They are then run, and thoroughly examined before being sold. * A large Stock of Accessories and Fittings are kept and sold cheaply, and herein is a great advantage in dealing with one firm, for all parts can be kept to re-place losses or breakages. Agents having several makes of machines for sale, find it impossible to stock parts for all, and, as no complete stock is kept in this country, the purchaser has then often to wait three or four months to obtain parts from Flngland. I keep the Largest Stock and best selection of Bicycles, Tricvcles, and Fittings in the Dominion. Come and see, and make your choice.