The touring model Metro-Tyler two-stroke. Ihe sporting model, fitted with disc wheels and dropped handle-bars.>
Two Examples of a 293 c.c. Two-stroke.
WE anaounced some time ago that the Tyler Apparatus Co., Ltd., Banister Road, N. Kensington, and the Metro Two-stroke Co., had joined forces. The first results of the amalgamation are the two new lightweights illustrated here. One of these is a single-geared, sporting model, with disc wheels wliicli give it a very distinctive appearance, and the other a more conventional machine with two-speed gear.
The bore and stroke of the Metro engine are 70 mm. and 77 mm. respectively, which give a capacity of 296 c.c. It is of the usual three-port type, with a three-ring piston. Die-cast white metal bearings are used for the crankshaft and " big-end " These bearings are inexpensive and, owing to their simple design, easy to renew.
Lubrication is carried out by means of a Best and Lloyd sight-feed pump on the tank which supplies oil direct to the induction pipe, whence it is carried by suction to the cylinder walls, the crankshaft bearings being fed from the base of the cylinder through vertical oil ducts drilled on the side of the crank case.
The mudguarding, both at the front and rear wheels, is well carried out, while the specification of both models includes Brampton Biflex forks, Lycett's pan saddle, 26 x 2¼ Clincher tyres. Both machines are enamelled dark red, which is relieved by black lines. Prices range from £46 for the single-speed model without wheel discs to £54 10s., the price of the sports model with disc wheels and two-speed gear.
The Motor Cycle March 6th, 1919. Page 232.
