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Bicycle popularity drew in too many manufacturers
In the 1890s, safety bicycles and pneumatic tyres helped drive a cycling craze. In the United States, sales grew even during an economic depression, attracting many manufacturers. Overproduction and intense price competition followed, leaving some companies with surplus stock and forcing closures.
A promising market could still fill up with unsold bicycles.
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Reviewed: 2026-10-10