The Cycle Age And Trade Review, Vol 20, No 22
Articles in this issue
- p. 1
Chicago retail survey finds that buyers at department stores gravitate to $20-$30 machines and ignore the advertised $13-$15 bargains, while branch stores of high-grade makers sell chainless and $75+ models most readily.
- Liberal Buyers in Denver: War Scare Works No Injury
Denver dealers report their best bicycle business in three years, with buyers consistently choosing light $85 machines over the $50 models dealers stocked expecting cheap-grade demand.
- p. 2
A Louisville dealer explains how selling cheap end-of-season bicycles at low prices generates repair business and future sales leads worth more than the initial discount.
- Single-Piece Pedal Tread
Sidwell and Measure claim master patents on the single-piece bent pedal plate now widely used, and are quietly pursuing licensing agreements with bicycle manufacturers.
- Tires Are in Great Demand
Tire suppliers report strong spring demand from dealers stocking up for the riding season.
- p. 3
Survey of side-line businesses bicycle dealers are adding, including cameras, sporting goods, and stationery, to improve year-round income.
- p. 8
Correspondent from Sweden describes growing cycling enthusiasm and the opportunity for American manufacturers to capture market share from German competitors.
- p. 10
Technical description of Dunlop's newly patented self-adjusting wheel hub mechanism and its potential commercial significance.