Biography of the Bike: The Ultimate History of Bike Design

by Chris Boardman

From the velocipede era to today's high-tech bikes, dive into the history of the bicycle. Former Olympic cycling gold medalist and world record holder Chris Boardman is among the most influential bicycle designers in the world. In Biography of the Bike , he examines the evolution of the modern bicycle from the invention of pedals to recent innovations in electronic gearing. The complete stories of each development (such as the modern derailleur) that...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0760349894
• ISBN13: 9780760349892
• Release Date: June 2015
• Publisher: Voyageur Press (MN)
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 2.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.5" x 9.8"