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This fascinating, wide-ranging book is for all keen cyclists, from the family of weekend riders to the daily bike commuter, and the men and women for whom a bike is more of a friend than a piece of equipment. Its for everyone with a lively interest in cycle culture, and is unashamedly retro, packed with evocative images from cyclings rich annals. It is informative, but not too serious, cing not only topics such as frame design and technical specifications, but also bikes in the movies and bikes in books.

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