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Former Olympic champion, Tour de France record holder, successful bike designer, and leader of the British Olympic Cycling Team's 'Secret Squirrels', Chris Boardman, looks at the development of the modern bike from the first experiments with gearing, through to the superbikes of today. Co-written with cycling expert Chris Sidwells, with features on components, manufacturers, designers and iconic designs, The Biography of the Modern Bike is a fascinating study of cycle design through the decades. Fully illustrated throughout, and with lively and informative text - this will make a great addition to any bike lover's bookshelves.
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The Biography of the Modern Bike, Chris Boardman, Chris Sidwells
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- Released
- 2015
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- Title
- The Biography of the Modern Bike
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Chris Boardman, Chris Sidwells
- Publisher
- Cassell Illustrated
- Released
- 2015
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 288
- ISBN10
- 1844037835
- ISBN13
- 9781844037834
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Art & Culture, Design
- Description
- Former Olympic champion, Tour de France record holder, successful bike designer, and leader of the British Olympic Cycling Team's 'Secret Squirrels', Chris Boardman, looks at the development of the modern bike from the first experiments with gearing, through to the superbikes of today. Co-written with cycling expert Chris Sidwells, with features on components, manufacturers, designers and iconic designs, The Biography of the Modern Bike is a fascinating study of cycle design through the decades. Fully illustrated throughout, and with lively and informative text - this will make a great addition to any bike lover's bookshelves.