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To some, the bicycle is merely a convenient way of getting around. To others it is a cult object, a marvel of engineering and aesthetic. Bike! Is a celebration of the racing bikes that have propelled champions to glory and the rest of us towards our own private moment of euphoria. This is the beautifully illustrated story of the artisans and visionary sportsmen who have joined forces to create two-wheel legends. Focusing on more than forty of the legendary brands that have shaped the history of cycling and their most fabled creations, Bike! takes readers on a worldwide journey of the most hallowed names in bicycling manufacturing. From the cradle of road biking on the plains of Northern Italy to the rugged trails of Marin County, California the birthplace of mountain biking via the factories of the Far East, Bike! unmasks the history and the soul behind the world s most celebrated cycling brands, from Calnago and Campagnolo to Shimano and Specialized. The portraits that emerge are not just of the brands themselves but also of the pioneers who created these iconic objects and the sportsmen and women who made them famous. Alongside an in-depth history of the racing bike, written by experts in the field, is a wealth of information on technical features and design elements to satisfy the most avid bike devotee.
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A truly mouth-watering book filled with incredible images
(Wiltshire Life)
This is a must-read book for everyone interested in cycling, but especially those who appreciate the love, care and time the classic bike-builders put into creating their masterpieces
(New Books)Sumptuously illustrated...good research and some great stories
(London Cyclist)With lavish studio photographs of bikes, atmospheric portraits of racers and fascinating insights into engineering techniques, Bike! is a wonderful book to dip into
(Outdoor Fitness)...loving detail
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About the Author
RICHARD MOORE is a former racing cyclist and journalist whose first book, In Search of Robert Millar won Best Biography at the 2008 British Sports Book Awards.
DANIEL BENSON is the managing editor of Cyclingnews.com. He has reported on four Tour de France races.
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- PublisherAurum Press Ltd
- Publication date2012
- ISBN 10 1781310114
- ISBN 13 9781781310113
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages352
- EditorMoore Richard, Benson Daniel
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