The Golden Age of Handbuilt Bicycles [EN] / / bicicleta bicycle torrent

"THE GOLDEN AGE OF HANDBUILT BICYCLES. Craftsmanship, elegance and function", first 2005, reprinted 2009
Editor: Jan Heine
Photography and conception: Jean-Pierre Pradères, Eric Svodoba
Rizzoli editor: Julie Schumacher
Printed in China


Original book: 31,0 * 24,5 cm., 167 pags. Price U.S 50$ CAN 57.50$
pdf scanned at 150ppp. , 1.300 * 1.700 px.


During the 'Golden Age', small makers built amazing bicycles that transcended their function to become a form of art. Their craftsmanship was not limited to the frame, but included hand-made derailleurs, brakes, stems, racks and other components. The entire bicycle was carefully designed and crafted as a unit, combining function and beauty.
With lavish color photography, 'The Golden Age of Handbuilt Bicycles' charts the development of theses machines from the early 1900´s through the present day. Additional historic photos show the bikes in competition and with their original owners. Insightful descriptións set the scene for each bicycle and explain its details. Here you find machines with a level of craftsmanship that never has been surpassed.

Jan Heine is editor of 'Bicycle Quarterly', a magazine about the history and technology of cyling.
Jean-Pierre Pradères´ photography has been published in many magazines and books, including the Guggenheim Museum´s 'The Art of the Motorcycle'.

· "The most wonderful, fascinating, fabulous bicycle book ever published!"
Oregon Cycling

· "Simply the most beautiful bike book ever!"
Out Your Backdoor

· " Exceptional photography, a pleasure to read and view"
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