The Cycle Age and Trade Review, Vol 20, No 18
Articles in this issue
- Chicago's general opening day for the 1898 bicycle season proceeds despite heavy rain, with dealers reporting satisfied customers seeking medium-priced $35-$50 machines and a growing trend toward luxury grades bought on the installment plan.
- Germany is rapidly outpacing American bicycle exports to South America by leveraging established banking relationships, credit terms, and direct commercial presence that American cash-trade methods cannot match.
- Report on the division of the Morgan & Wright tire and rubber company's assets and operations.
- League of American Wheelmen ventures into commercial territory through proposed purchasing schemes for members.
- Survey of motorized bicycle activity in New England, covering demonstrations and early commercial interest.
- Reports of strong bicycle demand among rural southern farmers, with dealers in smaller towns doing unexpectedly good business.
- Analysis of credit conditions in the bicycle trade and how dealers should structure installment terms to protect themselves.
- Report on the opening of a new bicycle racing track in Philadelphia and its facilities.