Vol 22, No 73

Articles in this issue

• Trade 100 Per Cent Better (opens in a new tab)

  Philadelphia dealers report the liveliest March in their business experience, with trade doubled on the previous year and allowances on second hand machines reduced.
• Cycle Combine Can Do Good (opens in a new tab)

  Editorial argument that a well-managed bicycle manufacturing combine could benefit the whole trade by stabilizing prices and eliminating wasteful competition.
• Parts Makers Give Options (opens in a new tab)

  Report that component manufacturers supplying parts to the bicycle industry are also being approached for options by the Spalding combine organizers.
• Cleveland Stores Crowded (opens in a new tab)

  Dispatch from Cleveland confirming brisk retail sales, with dealers reporting high foot traffic and strong order books.
• Auctions the Main Feature (opens in a new tab)

  Report on bicycle auctions becoming the dominant market mechanism as excess inventory from the previous season is liquidated.
• Freeze Out Irresponsibles (opens in a new tab)

  Editorial arguing that trade associations should exclude unreliable dealers and repair shops to protect the reputation of the industry.
• Jobbers Complain of Checks (opens in a new tab)

  Report on jobbers frustrated by the increasing use of post-dated checks and payment delays by retail bicycle dealers.
• Brazing by Immersion (opens in a new tab)

  Continuing technical series on brazing methods in bicycle frame manufacture.
• Plain Talk to Dealers (opens in a new tab)

  Direct editorial advice to retailers on managing their businesses more effectively in competitive conditions.
• Blasting with Wet Sand (opens in a new tab)

  Technical description of wet sand blasting as a surface preparation technique for bicycle frames before painting or plating.
• Pastime and Sport (opens in a new tab)

  Racing results and club news from cycling organizations.