The Elite Bicycle by Gerard Brown
On a modern bicycle, carbon fibre, titanium and ceramics are combined with hand-worked steel, CNC’d aluminium and finely-tooled leather. There’s also a deep and rich tradition of engineering excellence allied to artisan eccentricity in all parts of the bicycle industry. Some manufacturers are still using processes that have changed little over 50 years, while others revel in the challenge of marrying the latest materials with innovative design to create the ultimate riding experience. • Unique behind-the-scenes access gives a revealing insight into the skills and techniques that go into making superlative bicycles • Explores aspects of the manufacturing process from handcrafting and finishing to the most technical industrial process • Includes shots of the industrial process, portraits of the craftsmen and women and photographs of the finished components and bicycles
For cycling photo buffs the book features an abundance of ‘bokeh’, that hard to perfect soft-focus background that marks out classy pictures now that every phone is a cameraSavour and enjoy. * London Cycling Campaign *
This in-depth, lavishly illustrated book looks at some of the world's finest road bicycle and bicycle component companies. * The Guardian *
This in-depth, lavishly illustrated book looks at some of the world's finest road bicycle and bicycle component companies. * The Guardian *
Gerard Brown is a professional cycling photographer and a keen amateur rider. He has provided photography for many books published by A&C Black, Ivy Press, Dorling Kindersley, Velo Press and Little Brown. He regularly contributes to cycling and motoring magazines such as Octane, Rouleur and Privateer. Graeme Fife has written for a wide range of publications including The Guardian, Daily Telegraph, The Times, The Independent, Rouleur, Cycling Weekly and Cycle Sport. His books on cycling include Tour de France: Tour de Suffrance and Inside the Peleton.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781408170953 |
| ISBN 10 | 1408170957 |
| Title | The Elite Bicycle |
| Author | Gerard Brown |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2013-09-12 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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