Apr
03
2010
Classic American Bicycles
Posted by Blogmaster in Books (Bicycle History), tags: American, Bicycles, Classic
Product Description
Cyclists can discover a plethora of classic two-wheelers, from the elegant high-wheelers of the 1880s to the balloon-tired whitewalls of the 1950s and the sparkly ape-hanger muscle bikes of the 1970s. This colourful look back at the history of the bicycle covers such manufacturers as Schwinn, Huffy, Columbia, Monark, Roadmaster, Shelby, and others
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The pictures are superb. I would have liked a few more actual historic ones. Lots of the bikes have been rebuilt or refurbished. It is an entertaining light history. However it is mildly frustrating to read that a post-war Phillips bike costs only $34 and not know how much a normal Schwinn would have cost in comparison. There is much discussion about heavy and light bikes but no supporting technical data. However what the book lacks in technical data it makes up for in quality pictures.
Rating: 4 / 5