Mead Coventry Flyer 3¾ H.P.
ENGINE.–Mead-Precision, single-cylinder, air-cooled 3¾ H.P., 85 by 88 m/m. bore and stroke, 499 cc., valves made from nickel steel forgings, mechanically operated, are interchangeable and of large area. Main shaft operates on ball-bearings of larger size than usually fitted. Variable pulley, massive flywheels in crankcase, adjustable tappets with vertical lift, specially designed silencer. Long stroke, ample bearings and perfect lubrication prevent over-heating and valve trouble. Ample ground clearance.
2 H.P. MEAD Motorcyclette
ENGINE.–Mead-Precision, single-cylinder, air-cooled. 2 H.P. (illustrated on page 3), 60 by 60 m/m. bore and stroke, 170 cc. ????city, mechanically operated horizontal valves. The unit incorporates a two-speed gear and free engine operated by a rocking pedal and also includes an efficient Silencer together with large size foot boards complete. Ground clearance, 44 inches.
2¾ H.P. MEAD Runabout Model
ENGINE.–Mead-Precision, single-cylinder, air-cooled, 2¾ H.P. (as illustrated on page 3), 70 by 76 m/m. bore and and stroke, 293 cc. Cylinder can be easily detached without removing other parts "Bicyling News" says: "The remarkable efficiency of this engine has been amply demonstrated during the past year by the sequence of upwards of 60 prizes obtained in open hill climbs."
4¼ H.P. MEAD Tourist Model
PRICE £52-10-0
With Kick-Starter and Two-Speed Gear Gear as (illustrated) £62-10-0
ENGINE.–Mead-Precision, single-cylinder, air-cooled, 4¼ H.P., 89 by 96 m/m. bore and stroke, 598 cc., large area valves. Flywheels are perfectly balanced, crankshaft runs on massive ball bearings, compression ratio is accurately determined while valve timing and mode of operation represent the highest attainable standard of efficiency. Silencer of large size eliminates noise created by exhaust. Radiating fins of exceptionally large size afford ample cooling area
6 & 8 H.P. MEAD Side-car Models
ENGINE.–Mead-Precision, twin-cylinder, air-cooled, 6 H.P. model has 75 by 85 m/m. bore and stroke with a capacity of 750 cc. 8 H.P. twin-cylinder model has 85 by 85 m/m. bore and stroke giving 965 cc. Experience obtained by years of diligent research and exhaustive experiments has proved these engines to possess unequalled efficiency. Timing gear, being practically unwearable, prevents that loss of power which so frequently mystifies users of other engines.
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