Dimensions
209 x 262 x 24mm
The perfect gift for any cyclist, The Bike Deconstructed celebrates bicycle design by looking at its individual components, large and small. Includes comprehensive text, eye-catching photographs and a wide range of detailed diagrams.
Do you know the difference between a head tube and a headset? Can you tell whether a frame is made from steel or carbon fibre? Do you know how a derailleur works and why it revolutionised bike design?
If not, this is the perfect guide for you. The Bike Deconstructed celebrates bicycle design by looking at the individual components that form this most intricate of machines. Their historical roots are explored, key features identified and principal uses (and sometimes misuses) revealed. Along the way, you'll also lean how they are made, how they function, and why we need so many different variations.
