The Birth of Dirt by Frank J Berto

The Birth of Dirt by Frank J Berto

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The Birth of Dirt by Frank J Berto

Much expanded and updated new edition of the book that started out by trying to answer the question, who invented the mountain bike. Well, it turns out the mountain bike has many fathers and mothers, and this edition of the book credits them all. Illustrated with numerous period color photographs, this book is truly a celebration of the early days of the sport.
Frank Berto is a mechanical engineer and bicycle historian, former technical editor of Bicycling Magazine. Consultant to Shimano and other bicycle and bicycle component manufacturers. He is the author of Bicycling Magazine's Complete Guide to Upgrading Your Bicycle and Birth of Dirt: The Origins of Mountain Biking.
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ISBN 13 9781892495617
ISBN 10 1892495619
Title The Birth of Dirt
Author Frank J Berto
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Van Der Plas/Cycle Publishing
Year published 2008-08-30
Number of pages 144
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.