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.

    p. 1
  • Warwick Co. to Be Liquidated: Insolvency Acknowledged

    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.

    p. 2
  • Technical instruction on vulcanizing pneumatic tire repairs in a bicycle shop setting.

    p. 3
  • Technical article on frame coupling methods for extended-wheelbase bicycles and tandems.

    p. 8
  • Challenge for Motocycles

    Report on racing challenges issued between makers of motorized bicycles.

  • Technical analysis of brazeless joint construction methods being adopted by English manufacturers for bicycle frames.

    p. 14
  • Engineering discussion of gear ratios and their effect on bicycle performance for different riding conditions.

    p. 16
  • Report on growing dealer dissatisfaction with manufacturer policies that may lead to organized resistance.

    p. 40
  • Feature on boxing champion James Corbett's enthusiasm for cycling as part of his athletic training.

    p. 36