Aero is one of a myriad of small volume bike builders from the interwar period in Perth. A few Aeros survive but little is known about the brand, and currently none are held by members of the WAHCC. Below is a summary of material available on Trove. (Trove list here).

1924 - Edgar Henderson, Architect, calls for tenders for construction of shops at 330 Lord St.

1925 - Mr and Mrs A.K. Sanders of Aero Cycle Works are mentioned in a the funeral notice of Mrs Sander’s brother, dead at 23 years by accident. The Sanders’ home address is given as 349 Lord St. This is the earliest mention of Aero.

Advertisements for Aero bikes, built by Alan K. Sanders, as well as notices of race starts and race entries at Aero appear in local papers from 1926 until 1936. One advertisement proclaims Alan’s 26 years of experience. Sanders is elected as one of the Vice Presidents of the Bassendean Cycle Club and is listed as an official at some events. He also provides trophies under the Aero banner.

1934 - A fire breaks out in the unattended shop, likely in the brazing hearth. It is brought under control quickly and Sanders states that most of the damage will be covered by insurance.

1937 - Premises suitable for the bicycle trade at 330 Lord St are advertised to let. To date no further mention of Sanders or Aero have been found.