The Cycle Age and Trade Review, Vol 20, No 9
Articles in this issue
- Colonel Dodge, newly arrived in London, explains the Single Tube Tire Co.'s plan to operate repair depots throughout Europe, with an English manager and London headquarters financed by Hartford Rubber, Goodrich, and Vim tire interests.
- Reveals that Wanamaker's and other large department stores have signed contracts to maintain list prices only until July 1, after which they are free to cut, alarming regular dealers about summer price competition.
- Montreal correspondent reports that Canadian bicycle manufacturers are expecting strong demand and that import figures show riders increasingly preferring domestically made machines.
- Philadelphia trade representatives urge the National Board of Trade of Cycle Manufacturers to push for reciprocal patent protection treaties to help American manufacturers compete in foreign markets.
- Report on the National Board of Trade of Cycle Manufacturers' annual gathering, covering resolutions passed and officers elected.
- Analysis suggesting that the initial enthusiasm of department stores for the bicycle business is cooling after losses from excess stock and cut-price competition.
- Technical description of a new pedal design claimed to reduce rider effort through improved mechanical efficiency.
- Investigative report on fraudulent practices in the trading of bicycle company securities.
- Profile of the leading American professional bicycle racing champions.