The accompanying illustration shows the style of open frame Mead Motor Cycles which we supply specially for riders of the "gentler sex." Prices and full specification are given below. As ladies as a rule have no desire to compete in long distance endurance trials and arduous hill climbs, but prefer to use their mounts for business and pastime purposes, a machine having 2¾ or even smaller horse power is generally the most suitable.
Some lady riders prefer machines with diamond-shaped frames as ridden by men-indeed we believe that the majority of ladies would adopt machines of this type if the dress problem could be successfully solved. Writing on this subject in "Motor Cycling," Miss Muriel Hind, one of England's principal lady expert Motor Cyclists, says: "So many women seem to be under the impression that if they are to ride a machine with a diamond frame they will have to wear divided skirts, or worse still, rationals. Heaven forbid-the latter at any rate. With a little care and ingenuity an ordinary skirt can be made to look quite presentable when a lady is riding a man's Motor Cycle."
Specification of Lady's 2 H.P. Mead Open Frame Model.
ENGINE.–Mead-Forward twin-cylinder, 2¾ H.P.,bore 56 m/m., stroke 70 m/m., M.O. valves interchangeable, effective silencers fitted
CARBURETTER.–Amac lightweight, close to engine to ensure easy starting.
IGNITION.–Bosch high-tension magneto gear driven, advance and retard lever operated from handlebar, patent sparking plugs.
FRAME.–Specially designed to allow low saddle position
FORKS.–Special strong pattern "Druid," very resilient.
FOOT RESTS.–Improved pattern.
TANK.–Very strong and large, special design, provided with combination filter petrol tap and draw-off tap, and large filler caps.
HANDLEBARS. –Very neat design. affording very comfortable position.
BRAKES.–Bowden front rim, actuated from handlebar, and rear pedal brake.
WHEELS.–26-in. extra strong, beaded edge rims.
TYRES.–26-in. X 2-in. Hutchinson Rubber Studded
PULLEY.–Adjustable, giving various gears.
BELT.–Special large size ¾in. rubber.
BELT FASTENER.–Patent adjustable.
SADDLE.–Specially designed extra large anti-vibratory motor cycle saddle.
MUDGUARDS.–Extra wide, with front extension and side plates to front, strong dress cords fitted to back. Chain Case and Side Guards entirely encasing mechanism, belt, and chain
STAND.–Tubular, very strong, secured by spring chips.
CARRIER.–Greatly improved tubular, light and neat.
TOOL BAGS.–Two extra large and strong, with locks, fitted to sides of carrier.
FINISH.–Best quality black enamel, bright parts plated on copper.
PRICE, £52-10-0. Packed Free and Carriage Paid.
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