Custom bicycles
Subtitle: a passionate pursuit
By: [by Christine Elliott and David Jablonka ; foreword by Phil Liggett]
Contributors: Jablonka, David
Publisher: Images
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Mulgrave, Vic
Language: eng
Number of pages: 240
ISBN-13: 9781864703139
Subjects: Bicycles; Design and construction
Description: "Cycling has never lost its appeal. Alongside mass-produced models, the craftsmanship of handmade bespoke bicycle makers has emerged to satisfy the passion of people who ride bikes as a means of daily transport, as a sport and for recreation. This book by passionate cyclists Christine Elliott and David Jablonka is the product of a worldwide search for the most influential custom bike makers on the planet." "The result is a presentation of a wonderful collection of expertly honed, human-powered machines, built by some of the most creative bicycle makers in the world." "It highlights the range of techniques, materials, design elements and passion behind producing a custom handmade bike. It's guaranteed to take you on the ride of your life." "Features a foreword by Phil Liggett, the voice of the legendary man behind the English-language broadcasts of the Tour de France."--Jacket.
Notes: Statement of responsibility from jacket.
Table of contents: title: Anderson Custom Bicycles; title: Atum22; title: Baum Cycles; title: Bilenky Cycle Works; title: Black Sheep Bikes; title: Bob Brown Cycles; title: Bohemian Bicycles; title: Bruce Gordon Cycles; title: Calfee Design; title: Columbine Cycle Works; title: Crisp Titanium; title: Cycles Alex Singer; title: Cyfac; title: Davidson Handbuilt Bicycles; title: Don Walker Cycles; title: GURU Bikes; title: Independent Fabrication; title: Ira Ryan Cycles; title: Jeff Jones Custom Bicycles; title: Keith Anderson Cycles; title: Kirk Frameworks; title: Kish Fabrication; title: Llewellyn Custom Bicycles; title: Luna Cycles; title: Lynskey; title: Marschall Framework; title: Moots; title: Naked Bicycles and Design; title: Pegoretti; title: Richard Sachs Cycles; title: Roark Custom Titanium Bicycles; title: Robin Mather; title: Signal Cycles; title: Steve Potts Bicycles; title: Strawberry; title: Vanilla Bicycles; title: Vendetta Cycles; title: Vicious Cycles; title: Wolfhound Cycles; title: Contact details.