The Competition Bicycle: A Photographic History elegantly illustrates the history, craftsmanship and design of the competition bicycle. Beautifully photographed and elegantly designed, this book features 34 of the most exquisitely crafted and iconic classic hand built models, beginning in the 19thcentury with the first racing high wheelers and Parisian newspaper carriers to modern racing bikes with carbon-fibre disc wheels. Authoritative? Yes. Technical? Sometimes. Intimidating? Absolutely not! The Competition Bicycle is a stunning read that will capture a wide audience of bike enthusiasts, from joy-riders to hard-core racers. Each chapter explores not only the mechanics of the machine, but also the historical context in which the bicycle was raced. Each subject is illustrated in exquisite detailed photography that presents the machines as works of art and wonders in design themselves, and are accompanied by rare archival photographs of the bicycle being ridden in classic races. This volume also features iconic bicycles that played an important role in the history of the sport. Historic images complement the stunning new photography that illustrates each machine in exquisite detail while celebrating the evolution of the sport, object and machine. The Competition Bicycle is sure to be treasured by all who appreciate magnificent masterpieces of vintage and contemporary design.
