The Cycle Age And Trade Review, Vol 20, No 13

Articles in this issue

  • An Australian importer writes urging American manufacturers to advocate for fortnightly steamer service via San Francisco, to standardize parts supply, and to improve finish quality on export machines.

    p. 1
  • May Adopt Metric System

    A congressional bill by Representative Hurley would make the metric system mandatory for all U.S. government business from 1900, with strong backing from export manufacturers and foreign chambers of commerce.

  • Paris customs committee hears competing petitions from French cycle manufacturers seeking higher duties and from foreign agents opposing increases that would effectively ban imported machines.

    p. 2
  • Toronto correspondent reports a rush of American bicycle imports ahead of threatened Canadian tariff increases, while Canadian manufacturers lobby for greater protection.

    p. 3
  • Practical guidance for bicycle dealers on effective retail advertising methods and copy strategies.

    p. 12
  • Analysis of the true cost of selling bicycles through agents, including advertising, commissions, and returns, compared to direct selling.

    p. 16
  • Technical article on the use of sandblasting equipment in bicycle frame preparation and finishing.

    p. 20
  • Workshop instruction on brazing techniques for bicycle frame construction and repair.

    p. 22
  • Description of a chainless bicycle design originating from Sweden, with technical details of its gear mechanism.

    p. 26
  • Coverage of the League of American Wheelmen's national assembly meeting and resolutions.

    p. 34