3½ h.p. L.M.C. Tourist Trophy model, a particularly neat-looking mount.
LLOYD MOTOR AND ENGINEERING Co., Monument Road, Birmingham.
L.M.C. machines are among the best designed and finished machines in the Show, and great credit is due to Mr. Lloyd, the designer of the original Quadrant, for his originality and the general attractive appearance of the different models. One of the machines is fitted with the L.M.C. footboards and ball bearing starting device. It will be remembered that this device enables the engine to be started by pressure of the footboards, which act in the manner of treadles through the usual pedalling chain wheel and free wheel in the rear hub. The advantage of this arrangement is that the rider may change his riding position for a more comfortable one as desired, yet he is able to take advantage of starting the engine on the stand to make sure that all is in order. The same machine is fitted with the patent Auto-Varia engine pulley which gives a free engine. Any of the models may be obtained with the pedal starting device afore-mentioned or with ordinary form of pedalling gear and a direct drive.
Two of the machines, which, by the way, have the same engine unit, have a dropped frame, and the curve on this is probably as neat as anything in the Show.
An entirely new pattern for 1911 is the Tourist Trophy mount. The engine is the same size as in the ordinary touring models, but on this mount it receives more particular attention for racing requirements. Of course, no pedalling gear is fitted. Specialities of all the above named machines include a tubular carrier with a sloped formation at the rear end to accommodate the toolbag; a double acting belt rim brake, i.e., by one application of a single pedal two fibre blocks are brought into engagement with the rear belt rim, which arrangement should give the utmost retarding effect. Other features include a tapless oil pump, side extensions to the front mudguard, handles specially dropped to enable rider's wrists to assume a natural position. It is becoming increasingly popular to carry a passenger on the rear carrier, and the Lloyd Motor and Engineering Co. have introduced an upholstered seat for lady passengers, with a footboard and supporting rail. To prevent the passengers dress getting into the spokes of the driving wheel a laced dressguard is provided.
For male passengers an upholstered seat is fitted to the carrier, and footrests are furnished. One model which should appeal to medical men is the L.M.C. "Any Weather" machine, which is finished throughout in black enamel with red lines. The stand on all the models is put out of action by means of a spiral spring as soon as the machine is pushed off the stand.
1910 Cycle and Motorcycle Exhibition
Lloyd Motor and Engineering Co.
132 Monument Road, Birmingham. Stand No. 95a.
The 1910 model L.M.C. has proved good enough to retain without substantial alteration for 1911; but an
alternative pattern is introduced for short riders, the frame of this being brought down some 3ins.
lower at the back so that the reach from the saddle to the ground is only 27ins. The L.M.C. Auto Vans
pulley and free engine, and L.M.C. footboard starting device form prominent features, while something of
a novelty consists in a pillion seat with footboard, rail and guard for a lady passenger. The most
interesting item, however, is the new model T.T. pattern, especially the engine, which is to be seen,
but on account of pending patents cannot be described at present.
