John North Willys bicycle article - Got the Cover!

[Jesse McCauley]

I was fortunate to connect with the good people at 'The Dispatcher' magazine earlier this year which led to the opportunity to write an article dedicated to one of my favorite bicycles and even see it printed on the cover.

Hopefully the quality is such that you can read it without straining your eyes too terribly.

 

[cyclingday]

Outstanding, Jesse!
Way to spread the word.
Now every Jeep collector is going to be looking for a Willy’s bicycle. Lol!

 

[ccmerz]

Or the $1000. Rambler bicycle........

 

[Goldenindian]

Loved the article/research..amazing work. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Jesse McCauley]

Thanks guys, I didn't get to do layout and there are a couple flubs due to the transition from an open office doc to print but overall I'm happy with how it turned out.

 

[JoeBass]

Fantastic! Thanks for posting it here!

 

[stezell]

Always impressed with your knowledge and finds my friend. Keep them coming young man and I know you will have so much knowledge to pass on to young William.

 

[cr250mark]

Great stuff Jessie with nice detail and follow up
Tastefully done To feel like a original Article right out of the 1890’s
FYI : period imagery of the fine chap circumferenced in the early
Framework is a great closing touch
Just put me back 125 years
Always like reading the original Bicycle sales pamphlets as they can be found
They used words and descriptions to put you on that bike before you owned it. Got to Love it.
Mark

 

[JoeBass]

Was that top tube protector original to the bike? If not, what did you use? I was wondering what was used for that back in the day.

 

[Jesse McCauley]

Was that top tube protector original to the bike? If not, what did you use? I was wondering what was used for that back in the day.

That is an original 19th century buffer - I think I have an advert somewhere but can't find it at the moment- rubber with a spring metal core