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.
- 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.
- Toronto correspondent reports a rush of American bicycle imports ahead of threatened Canadian tariff increases, while Canadian manufacturers lobby for greater protection.
- Practical guidance for bicycle dealers on effective retail advertising methods and copy strategies.
- Analysis of the true cost of selling bicycles through agents, including advertising, commissions, and returns, compared to direct selling.
- Technical article on the use of sandblasting equipment in bicycle frame preparation and finishing.
- Workshop instruction on brazing techniques for bicycle frame construction and repair.
- Description of a chainless bicycle design originating from Sweden, with technical details of its gear mechanism.
- Coverage of the League of American Wheelmen's national assembly meeting and resolutions.