The Cycle Age And Trade Review, Vol 23, No 82

Articles in this issue

• Combine Cannot Control the Trade

  Detailed production analysis demonstrating that the American Bicycle Company's 668,000-machine capacity is dwarfed by the combined 1,170,000-machine output of independent producers.

  p. 1
• Rochester Not Interested in Combine

  Report that Rochester bicycle manufacturers have declined to participate in the American Bicycle Company consolidation.

• Crown Company Stays Independent

  Confirmation that the Crown Cycle Company has decided to remain outside the Spalding combine and continue as an independent manufacturer.

• Assurances from Independent Makers

  Collection of statements from various independent bicycle manufacturers assuring dealers they will be able to supply machines regardless of what the combine does.

  p. 8
• Output Tables: Combine vs. Independents

  Side-by-side capacity tables comparing the American Bicycle Company's member plants against the collective output of independent manufacturers remaining outside the trust.

  p. 2
• Howard Company Disputes with Pope

  Report on a legal and commercial dispute between the Howard Bicycle Company and the Pope Manufacturing Company over chainless bicycle patents.

• Pastime and Sport

  Racing results and club news from cycling organizations.

  p. 14