The Cycle Age And Trade Review, Vol 23, No 99
Articles in this issue
- p. 1
Report that the American Bicycle Company directors, after a regular monthly meeting, have decided not to release any statement of commercial policy, with members refusing to confirm even basic questions about dealer access.
- p. 1
Dispatch from New York reporting that existing agency agreements between A.B.C. member companies and their dealers will be maintained for the coming season without disruption.
- Another Big Combination
Announcement of a new consolidation of three cycle companies: Adams and Westlake, John Lonn and Sons, and David Bradley Manufacturing, forming a two-hundred-and-fifty-thousand-dollar corporation.
- The Comet Will Move to Hartford
Report that the American Waltham Company is planning to relocate its two-speed bicycle gear manufacturing to Hartford, Connecticut, with local investors supporting the move.
- p. 2
Market report from London on the Portuguese bicycle trade, where the Humber company holds an exclusive right to manufacture locally but American machines including Columbia and Eldredge are selling well to importers.
- Eclipse to Be Pushed Vigorously
Statement from the Eclipse company denying rumors of a sale to the Eagle company and announcing an aggressive push to expand its bicycle department.
- LaPorte Wants the New Factory
Report on competition between LaPorte, Indiana and Kankakee, Illinois to attract the new Lonn-Bradley-Adams and Westlake consolidated bicycle factory.
- p. 1
Report that the public offering of American Bicycle Company debenture bonds attracted only a small subscription, with the underwriters obligated to carry the bulk of the securities themselves.
- p. 26
Racing results and club news from cycling organizations.