Vol 22, No 72

Articles in this issue

• Trade Association Booming in Minneapolis (opens in a new tab)

  Report that ninety-five percent of Minneapolis bicycle dealers have joined the local trade association and agreed on standard repair prices.
• Accountants at Work on Factory Options (opens in a new tab)

  Update on the Spalding bicycle combine, with accountants now examining the books of factories under option.
• Big Stores in New Role (opens in a new tab)

  Report on department stores seeking bicycle repair work at discounted prices, competing directly with specialist repair shops.
• Will Begin with a Scramble (opens in a new tab)

  Analysis suggesting the bicycle combine, once formed, will face an initial chaotic scramble to establish orderly operations.
• Brazing by Immersion (opens in a new tab)

  Further installment in the ongoing technical series on the immersion brazing process for bicycle frame construction.
• Irregular Repair Prices (opens in a new tab)

  Survey of the wide variation in bicycle repair charges across different dealers and regions, calling for greater standardization.
• Plain Talk to Dealers (opens in a new tab)

  Direct editorial advice to bicycle dealers on business practices, pricing strategy, and handling competition.
• Hints for Repairmen (opens in a new tab)

  Practical tips for bicycle mechanics on diagnosing and fixing common mechanical faults.
• New Two-Speed Hub (opens in a new tab)

  Technical description of a new internally geared two-speed rear hub, giving riders the ability to change gearing without altering the drivetrain.
• Pastime and Sport (opens in a new tab)

  Racing results and club news from cycling associations across North America.