The Cycle Age And Trade Review, Vol 20, No 14
Articles in this issue
- p. 1
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.
- Westerners Fight Shy of Chainless
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.
- The Chainless in Colorado
Colorado Springs dealers confirm that despite energetic promotion, consumer interest in chainless models remains negligible compared to demand for improved chain-wheel bicycles.
- p. 2
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.
- p. 3
Article examining how bicycle factories are valued for investment, sale, or creditor purposes.
- p. 14
Survey of developments in motor-assisted bicycles and tricycles from American and European builders.
- p. 18
Continued guidance for bicycle dealers on creating effective advertising for the spring retail season.
- p. 24
A proposed chain-store bicycle selling scheme has failed due to inability to secure adequate capital and manufacturer cooperation.