71. Alldays and Onions, Birmingham are showing a motor-bicycle and a couple of the "Travellers" which have proved so popular. The engine of the motor-bicycle is of 2 h.p., and is placed vertically just in front of the crank bracket. The petrol tank is of special design. A spray carburetter is employed, and the transmission will be by means of a flat belt. The Traveller is a three-seated car, two seats at the back and one in front, wheel steering, electric ignition. Four h.p. engine, with water-cooled head, syphon circulation. Two speeds are provided, together with a reverse, the gearing being on standard lines. Speed from 4 to 20 miles an hour is possible. Ample strength is provided in all working parts, the axle especially being 1¼ in. thick, running on ½in. balls. The inlet valve can always be seen working, whilst it can be bodily removed without touching the induction pipe. Every part is most readily accessible. With upholstered body, the price is £150, and, with open tubular frame seat, £142 10s. The weight of the former is just over five hundredweight, and of the latter just under. Ample brake power is provided.
1902 Stanley Show in Motor Cycling, November 26th, 1902. Page 275
Alldays and Onions
A most interesting exhibit of their new pattern motor cycles, some of which have forecarriages attached. Alldays are also showing their latest pattern "Traveller." There are many special features and inventions throughout this exhibit. The bicycle motor is made wholly by Messrs. Alldays and Onions, and all parts are interchangeable. The frame is designed with a special cradle (registered) for carrying the motor in an upright position.
The tank has compartments for two accumulators, coil, lubricating oil, and sufficient petrol for one hundred and sixty miles. A float register is provided, and is always visible; for showing the quantity of petrol in the tank. The weight of the machine complete does not exceed no lbs. The machines fitted with forecarriages are strongly built, and a specially designed frame is constructed for carrying a well-finished and smartly upholstered bucket seat. The "Travellers" will be shown in two styles, viz., one with seat for two passengers at the back, with a box in front for luggage (the box is detachable and can be replaced by a seat for one passenger), and the other fitted up for three passengers. The speciality of these machines is their hill-climbing capabilities and their economical and inexpensive up-keep.
N.B. Minor spelling errors in the original have been corrected.
Report from the 1903 Stanley Show
Messrs. Alldays and Onions will have an interesting exhibit of their new pattern motorcycles and fore-carriages at Stand 95, Stanley Show. They are also showing their latest pattern "Traveller Voiturette." The motor-bicycle is made throughout by Messrs. Alldays and Onions, and all parts are interchangeable. The frame is designed with a special cradle (registered) for carrying the motor in an upright position. Lugs are provided on the crank case which correspond with faces on the cradle, and are securely held by four bolts. This invention affords great strength to the frame and rigidity of the motor, and obviates the necessity of clamping to or bending tubes. The tank has compartments for two accumulators, coil, lubricating oil, and sufficient petrol for 160 miles. A float register is provided and always visible for showing the quantity of petrol in the tank. The weight of the machine complete does not exceed 110lbs.
The machines fitted with fore-carriages are strongly built, and a specially designed frame is constructed for carrying a well-finished and smartly upholstered bucket seat. The "Traveller Voiturette" is one that particularly appeals to the man of moderate means.
Alldays and Onions, Ltd., Birmingham
(Stand 113).–
Several motor bicycles are exhibited here, some being of 2½ h.p. and the others of 3½ h.p. In each case the engine is carried in a cradle in the bottom of the frame, and triple heads and belt drive are employed. In the larger powered machines, where the engine comes close up to the tank, the latter is recessed to facilitate the removal and replacement of the valves. Coaster hubs are employed for the rear wheels, and the usual pull up brakes for the front. All machines are shown complete with combined carrier and stand. The carrier remains in position while the stand is being employed, but can be removed with part of the back mudguard, for tyre repairing purposes. The firm also have a powerful tricar, which we illustrated in our last issue.
Report on the Stanley Show, The Motor Cycle, November 28th, 1904.
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