The Cycle Age and Trade Review, Vol 20, No 15
Articles in this issue
- Cleveland dealers hold open house for the 1898 season opener with large attendance despite poor weather, with mixed opinions on whether individual openings or a union show is more effective.
- The Warwick Cycle Manufacturing Co. files for insolvency after failing to raise $75,000 needed to resume operations, with liabilities of $225,000 and assets of $425,000 unlikely to cover all debts.
- Argues that newspapers and department stores are deceiving the public about bicycle manufacturing costs, demonstrating that current list prices from reputable makers are already at hard-pan figures.
- Technical instruction on vulcanizing pneumatic tire repairs in a bicycle shop setting.
- Technical article on frame coupling methods for extended-wheelbase bicycles and tandems.
- The Winton Motor Carriage Co. of Cleveland publicly challenges any American or European motocycle maker to a 1,000-mile stock-vehicle race from Chicago to New York, proposing regular stock phaetons rather than racing specials, with stakes to be agreed.
- Technical analysis of brazeless joint construction methods being adopted by English manufacturers for bicycle frames.
- Engineering discussion of gear ratios and their effect on bicycle performance for different riding conditions.
- Feature on boxing champion James Corbett's enthusiasm for cycling as part of his athletic training.
- Report on growing dealer dissatisfaction with manufacturer policies that may lead to organized resistance.