ONE GEAR is a unique, much needed contribution to the cycling culture that explains in simple, easy to understand language the steps required for a beginning or intermediate bike mechanic to learn how to rebuild and convert a geared bicycle into a slick, personalized fixie or single-speed. ONE GEAR also contains chapters on single-speed variants such as flip-flop hubs, torpedo hubs and modern coaster brakes, as well as pictorial essays featuring frame builders.
Matteo Cossu studied fine arts in Ravenna, Italy and book publishing at UPF in Barcelona, Spain. He has worked as a designer and production specialist for several companies such as Southern Records, Acantilado, and Quaderns Crema. He is the author of 1000 Ideas by 100 Graphic Designers and currently lives and works as a freelance designer in Barcelona, Spain.