The Cycle Age And Trade Review, Vol 20, No 16
Articles in this issue
- p. 1
New York wholesale dealers report December-February sales considerably above last season's levels, though a veteran Broadway dealer warns that department stores are pushing bargain bicycles aggressively and the public remains susceptible to cheap goods.
- New Chicago Organization: Many Plans for Mutual Aid
The Associated Bicycle Dealers of Chicago is founded with thirty-six members, adopting comprehensive by-laws covering price maintenance, bicycle theft protection, and a minimum repair-rate schedule kept private from the public.
- p. 2
Reports from Providence and other cities show successful dealer opening days for the 1898 season, with thousands attending, though actual sales are modest and dealers mainly favor future union shows.
- p. 2
Discussion of renewed interest in tricycles among certain classes of riders, particularly older cyclists and women.
- Retail Advertising
Continued series on effective advertising methods for retail cycle dealers.
- p. 22
Article on employee loyalty and integrity in bicycle shops, with examples of commendable and problematic behavior.
- Two Tire Patents
Analysis of two recently issued pneumatic tire patents and their potential impact on the tire manufacturing trade.
- p. 34
Race report covering the match between cyclists McCarthy and Eaton.