1001 Bikes: To Dream of Riding Before You Die

Welcome to the expansive world of the '1001's', the iconic popular reference series covering everything from philosophy to beers. Whatever the topic, there are 1001 ways to look a little closer.

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 today's 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 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.

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 bike's 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.

Never before have so many bicycles been profiled within one beautifully illustrated volume.

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• Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group
• ISBN: 9781844037636
• Number of pages: 960
• Weight: 1964g
• Dimensions: 210 x 167 x 72 mm