The Modern Bicycle and Its Accessories
CHAPTER VIII.
EVOLUTION OF THE TIRE.
The Tire from 1888 to 1898—Solid, Cushion, Inner-Tube and “Hose-Pipe”—The Various Makes of Tire and Rim—Early Methods of Repair—Modern Repair Methods and Kits—Plugs, Patching, Strips and Vulcanizing—Some Valuable Hints to Riders. Pages 74-81