78 July 5, 1978 All about bikes How to buy -the right bike can be an easily-solv- ed problem if you stick to the smaller, local dealers who know what they’re talking about and are more willing to help you than the employees of large, dis- count stores. Safety It’s important for a bike rider to remember that he is at a disadvantage on the road. He must look out for his own safety because car operators will often behave as though they don’t see bicycles. For this reason, lights on the bike and reflective lights strapped on your leg are a must for night cycling. For daytime visibi- lity, buy the orange flag on a pole which attaches to the frame. What’s new Bikes are always improv- ing in safety, convienence and looks. One of the newer features is the front freewheel. This’ allows the rider to shift gears without pedalling. Jim Roberts of Western Auto in Mount Joy showed us a BMX Motorcross bike which is ’ 134° Another thing to look out for is a store with a good ¢ service department. Make sure the dealer keeps a good stock of parts and ask him, specifically, how long a bike repair would take. Ask a lot of questions about brakes, weight and Cyclists are required by law to follow all the traffic laws that apply to motor includes riding on the right side of the road, stopping at stop signs and stop lights and yielding at yield signs, etc. Although adults usually follow the laws instinctive- ly, children are atrocious law-breakers on their bikes. instruct children in laws applying to bicycles because it’s a good way to improve bicycle vehicles. This Parents should specially made for off-the- road use by youngsters. The tires, the fork, the frame and the’ tail end are all contructed to stand up under heavy use in less-than-optimal condi- tions. Another new feature that Jim has in stock is an all chrome 12-speed bike — WESTERN AUTO } Mount Joy, PA ee our top of the line 27” 10 speed with rear disc brakes complete parts & accessories dept. We make every attempt to complete repairs within 24 hours. RA IR 9 10-SP gears because these fea- tures generally change and improve with each new model a company produces. The most important thing to take into account is height. When you straddle a bike you feet should rest flat on the floor. All other safety. Although bikes can be dangerous on the road, they are a lot safer than they used to be. In 1935, for example, the number of bicycle-related deaths was 450, with about 3.5 million bikes on the road. In 1976 the number of deaths had doubled to 900, but the number of bikes on the road had grown 27 times to 9S million. So the death rate in 1976 in one-thir- teenth what it was in 1935. it’s the flashy sportscar of the bike world. When you go out to buy your bike, take a good look around and ask dealers to point out the newer features on their bikes. You'll be surprised at how much they've changed since you were a kid. Open Daily 9 — 5:30 ’til 9 on Friday / features you can decide on with the help of the dealer. The Nev (2 J MANHEIM PIKE, EAST PETERSBURG Where Our Customers Send Their Friends After Inventory SUSQUEHANNA TIMES — Page 5S OPPOSITE ERB'S MARKET-569-5353 Heineman'’s after inventory clearance - starts Friday, July 7, promptly at 9AM Plan to attend this midsummer saving event Friday and Saturday of this week. Watch the Columbia News for complete listing of sale items. HEINEMAN'S 247 Locust Street, Columbia TERM* 1 Year 2% Years 4 Years 6 Years 8 Years Indefinite All investments compounded daily and pay annual compound rate shown. JEJE First Federal SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION OF LANCASTER is offering the following for your investment... SAVINGS CERTIFICATES MINIMUM DEPOSIT $ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $10,000.00 DAILY COMPOUNDING RATE RATE 6-1/2% 6.715% 6-3/4% 6.982% 7-1/2% 7.787% 7-3/4% 8.057% 8% 8.327% PASSBOOK ACCOUNTS $ 10.00 5-1/4% 5.39% * Substantial interest penalty is required for early withdrawal on Certificates. MEMBER FSLIC Federal Savings & Loan insurance Corp. Your Savings Insured to $40. 000 PHONE 653-8121 First Federal Savings & Loan Association of Lancaster 24 East Main Street, Mount Joy Next to the Library
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