The Birth of the Bicycle

by Nicholas Clayton

In this highly readable book, Nicholas Clayton charts the complete history of the bicycle, a machine that is still regarded as the most efficient means of translating human energy into motion. Covering about 200 years of its development, the author examines the technological developments that have led to the modern bicycle, including the hobby-horse, velocipede, boneshaker, tricycle, the pneumatic tyre, shaft drive, hub-gear, derailleur and many others...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1445648822
• ISBN13: 9781445648828
• Release Date: July 2016
• Publisher: Amberley Publishing
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.5" x 9.1"