1001 Bikes: To Dream of Riding Before You Die by Guy Kesteven Paperback Book

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE 1001 Bikes by Guy Kesteven In the last eighty years the bike has gone through revolution upon revolution, with one exciting improvement acting as the springboard for the next. Review these developments with a panoramic look at 1001 brilliant bicycles. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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 todays 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 worlds 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 bikes 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. Notes Reviews the developments and improvements in bikes over the last 80yrs, with a panoramic look at 1001 models. Author Biography An avid bike enthusiast since the days when he shared his child seat with the weekly groceries, Guy Kesteven brings an effervescent passion for pedalling and an encyclopaedic knowledge of cycling technology to this book. Wokring in the bike trade for twenty-four years, and as a professional mountain, road and triathlon bike tester for the past seventeen years, he has personally ridden and reviewed hundreds of the bikes selected for this book. This gives him a unique insight into the history, significance and individual characters of the amazing machines that are featured. Details ISBN1844037630 Pages 960 Publisher Octopus Publishing Group Year 2014 ISBN-10 1844037630 ISBN-13 9781844037636 Format Paperback Publication Date 2014-06-02 Media Book Subtitle To Dream of Riding Before You Die Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 796.6 Illustrations 800 colour photographs Author Guy Kesteven Series 1001 Imprint Cassell AU Release Date 2014-06-02 NZ Release Date 2014-06-02 UK Release Date 2014-06-02 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:92696891;

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