The Cycle Age and Trade Review, Vol 20, No 14
Articles in this issue
- Paris customs committee is divided on the Descubes-Paulmier proposal to raise cycle duties, with opponents noting that French exports have grown 600 percent since 1892 and the industry needs no exceptional protection.
- Denver dealers report that only seven chainless bicycles have been sold in Colorado, with agents mostly leaving samples on display without actively promoting them due to doubts about the technology.
- Colorado Springs dealers confirm that despite energetic promotion, consumer interest in chainless models remains negligible compared to demand for improved chain-wheel bicycles.
- Humber announces a cotter-joint frame as its new standard, while rumors circulate that Hooley is organizing a company to exploit the Crowdenwater hydraulic tube-jointing process.
- Article examining how bicycle factories are valued for investment, sale, or creditor purposes.
- Survey of developments in motor-assisted bicycles and tricycles from American and European builders.
- Continued guidance for bicycle dealers on creating effective advertising for the spring retail season.
- A proposed chain-store bicycle selling scheme has failed due to inability to secure adequate capital and manufacturer cooperation.