The most likely reason why Sue Macy included this cause-and-effect relationship is to inform readers that the invention of the automobile would impact the popularity of the bicycle
Explanation:
This excerpt shows how the invention of the car had caused a severe change not only in the way people commute but in many businesses that used to be focused on the service and repairing of bicycles. It is mention that now manufacturers want to build cars instead of bicycles as well as the repair and maintenance centers.
