Rad Rides: The Best BMX Bikes of All Time - Softcover

Intercity; Lucas, Gavin; Robinson, Stuart

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1856697266 ISBN 13: 9781856697262

Publisher: Laurence King Publishing, 2012

Synopsis

BMX bikes are iconic. There’s something about them that appeals to kids, adults and cyclists. And, of course, BMX is now an Olympic sport.

Rad Rides is the most in-depth exploration of the world of BMX bikes through their riders and the culture that surrounds them. The introduction explains and contextualizes the birth of BMX culture and where it is now, while the main body features bikes ranging from those that are well-worn through years of riding to beautiful, sculptural works of art – gleaming, built-but-never-ridden keepsakes.

The featured bikes are organized decade by decade and are BMXs drawn from the best collections in the world. There are also in-depth details of specifications and interviews with some of the collectors, many of whom have had their bikes exclusively shot for the book. This is the indispensable companion for anyone who loves the BMX.

About this title

About the Author

Design studio Intercity authored Art & Sole (Laurence King, 2008), the first book to focus on the collision of sneaker culture and art. Gavin Lucas is Senior Writer at the leading monthly communication arts journal Creative Review. Stuart Robinson is a BMX owner and competitor.

From the Back Cover

BMX bikes are iconic. There's something about them that appeals to kids, adults and cyclists. This title provides an exploration of the world of BMX bikes through their riders and the culture that surrounds them.

Edition details

• Publisher: Laurence King Publishing
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1856697266
• ISBN 13: 9781856697262
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 160