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This lavishly illustrated book reveals the state of the art of the custom racing bicycle. Each chapter covers a particular part of the bike, starting with the largest subject area frames (steel, aluminium, titanium and carbon fibre), then moving on to forks, headsets, wheels, tyres, hubs, gear components, chains, brakes, saddles, handlebars, pedals, water bottle cages and accessories. As well as an overview of the components available, with beautiful studio images of the latest kit, the chapters include interviews and opinions from the top designers and manufacturers. There is advice on sizing and geometry and having your own frame custom measured and made; how saving weight and focusing on quality make the bike better; and which bike is suited to particular riders and different disciplines (Cyclo- Cross, Time Trial, Track, etc.). In addition, professional mechanics show the details, special tools and secrets behind making racing bikes run like clockwork. Chapter by chapter, the book builds up the complete guide to specifying and buying your dream bike.
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Guy Andrews is Editor of Rouleur magazine. He has been an editor and writer on cycling for the last fifteen years.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book appears to be aimed at a relatively select group. Experienced and/or knowledgeable road riders will not learn anything and relatively inexperienced riders may not be that interested in the history and state-of-the-art of high-end components and frames. The book is really aimed at those in the middle with an emerging interest or desire to learn about what makes those expensive road bikes tick. My question: will this book really help those people build their dream road bike? To a certain extent. Although informative in many places, this book doesn't go into enough detail at times. For example, in the bike fit section, I was hoping for more detailed guidance on the saddle height but the book's advice: seek help from a professional fitter. So often this book's advice is to "choose components which are right for you".. which is good advice clearly, but perhaps I was looking for a bit more in places. If you are considering buying this book, bear this in mind.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I loved this. It's s visually stunning and the author obviously knows his stuff and is passionate about the subject. The design is crisp and uncluttered, and the photography superb. I can't afford a lot of what's on offer, but there's plenty here to aspire to!
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Beautiful book for dreamers. Technically expert with lovely pictures, this will keep you and I going until the sun comes out and we can get out on our more modest machines
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