
To many, the racing bicycle is a cult object, a vehicle of dreams, a marvel of engineering & aesthetic. Spanning over one hundred years of the sport, Bike! is the in-depth history of the 49 greatest cycling designers who have shaped the world of cycling. Starting on the dusty plains of Italy in the nineteeth century to the nano-tube technology of today, Bike! Is the cycling bible for anyone who cares about the love, sweat & tears that have into the pursuit of perfection on two wheels. Unmasking the soul of those like Colnago, Shimano & Campagnolo, Bike! also tells the story of landmark classics such as Fausto Coppi's 1952 Bianchi, Graeme Obree's ' Old Faithful', Chris Boardman's Lotus & Lance Armstrong's Damien Hirst ' Butterfly' Trek. From Raleigh to Peugeot, Gitane to Cervelo, in graphic detail with sublime photography, Bike! Is the beautifully illustrated story of the visionaries & riders who joined forces fo create two-wheeled legends.