By 1896 the company became one of the largest manufacturers of bicycles in the world.

By 1896 there were 1200 Monarch cycle employees, and they were producing 50,000 bicycles.

[2] Monarch Cycle produced a chain-less bicycle with a patented two-piece crankshaft.

[3] To promote the company, they sponsored safety bicycle contests for their trick rider Lee Richardson.

[6] The American Bicycle Company only lasted a few years (from 1899-1903).