Never before have so many bicycles been profiled
within one beautifully illustrated volume. 1001 Bikes to
Dream of Riding Before You Die explores in detail the
greatest bikes of all time and from across the globe:
from the early historic velocipedes of the 1890s to the
arrival of today's standard upright bikes that dominate
the marketplace. This comprehensive book brings together
models from every cycling discipline, from road to
mountain biking and BMX to track racing. Key brands are
also represented, from the Italian maestros Colnago,
Bianchi, De Rosa, and Pinarello to the American
ambassadors, Trek and Specialized. Also included are
many of the smaller but equally influential designers,
such as BMC, Scott, LeMond, and Cervelo. 1001 Bikes to
Dream of Riding Before You Die celebrates the designs
and individual stories behind the world's most
influential, groundbreaking, and high-profile bicycles.
A detailed photograph of each bike-whether it is a
racing shot or stock manufacturing image-is accompanied
by illuminating and insightful text revealing the
history, development, and importance of each of the 1001
bikes featured. Each entry details every bike's
specifications and manufacturing history, as well as the
impact it has had on the bicycle industry. A visually
stunning compendium, the book allows readers to trace
the evolution of the bicycle, from its early
incarnations in wood, all the way through to the
record-breaking race bikes of the contemporary world. It
promises to be an intriguing read for all bicycle
enthusiasts and experts. |
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