The Cycle Age and Trade Review, Vol 22, No 73
Articles in this issue
- Philadelphia dealers report the liveliest March in their business experience, with trade doubled on the previous year and allowances on second hand machines reduced.
- Editorial argument that a well-managed bicycle manufacturing combine could benefit the whole trade by stabilizing prices and eliminating wasteful competition.
- Report that component manufacturers supplying parts to the bicycle industry are also being approached for options by the Spalding combine organizers.
- Dispatch from Cleveland confirming brisk retail sales, with dealers reporting high foot traffic and strong order books.
- Report on bicycle auctions becoming the dominant market mechanism as excess inventory from the previous season is liquidated.
- Editorial arguing that trade associations should exclude unreliable dealers and repair shops to protect the reputation of the industry.
- Report on jobbers frustrated by the increasing use of post-dated checks and payment delays by retail bicycle dealers.
- Continuing technical series on brazing methods in bicycle frame manufacture.
- Direct editorial advice to retailers on managing their businesses more effectively in competitive conditions.
- Technical description of wet sand blasting as a surface preparation technique for bicycle frames before painting or plating.
- Racing results and club news from cycling organizations.