I was reading my copy of "Complete Bicycle Book- '72 Buyer's Guide", which contains many gems. In fact, the Guide contains a plethora of misinformation.
For example, on page 74, is a picture of a saddle mounted on a bicycle with the nose pointing up about 30 degrees. The caption: "Properly adjusted saddle tilts up at front to split weight distribution equally between arms and legs."
Well, something will certainly get split...
There are many such gems. I think this goes a long way toward explaining the number of "only ridden once" classic bicycles on eBay.
Louis Schulman Tampa, Florida (where it rained this afternoon, ruining my ride)