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Richards' Ultimate Bicycle Book

by Richard Ballantine
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Comprehensive visual guide to bicycle diversity.

If you're fascinated by the world on two wheels, this book is your atlas. Every page turns into an exploration, inviting you to pedal through rich visuals and detailed insights. It's more than a guide—it's an ode to the bicycle, capturing both the heartbeat of the community and the mechanical symphony of the machines themselves. Whether you're a casual rider or a seasoned cyclist, this book deepens your appreciation for cycling and its evolving culture.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Richards' Ultimate Bicycle Book

by Richard Ballantine
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ISBN: 9780863186592
Authors: Richard Ballantine
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley
Date of Publication: 1992-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Science, Sports, Personal Development
Related Topics: Cycling, How To, Fitness
Goodreads rating: 3.71
(rated by 34 readers)

Description

With over 700 photographs, this book shows every type of bicycle including the anatomy, the action and the rider of each bike. The book features all the most popular bikes of today, from tandems to mountain bikes, and from professional racers to the more esoteric bikes of the future. Annotated photographs and text reveal the most efficient way of riding each type of bike and explain the function of all the moving parts of a bicycle. Professional tips and step-by-step photographs show how to maintain each bicycle.
 

Comprehensive visual guide to bicycle diversity.

If you're fascinated by the world on two wheels, this book is your atlas. Every page turns into an exploration, inviting you to pedal through rich visuals and detailed insights. It's more than a guide—it's an ode to the bicycle, capturing both the heartbeat of the community and the mechanical symphony of the machines themselves. Whether you're a casual rider or a seasoned cyclist, this book deepens your appreciation for cycling and its evolving culture.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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