The heavy American single-tube tire holds out quite well; it gets many deep cuts and takes nails like a pin-cushion, but comparatively few go through.

The weight of the tire makes it rather hard riding, very hard, indeed, as compared with a fine Michelin.
There are many devices for carrying luggage, but for getting a good deal into a small compass there is nothing equal to a big Scotch hold-all.

It is waterproof to begin with, and holds more than a small steamer-trunk.

It can be strapped in or under the machine anywhere.

Trunks and hat-boxes may remain with the express companies, always within a few hours' call.
What to wear is something of a problem.