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 Coppis 1952 Bianchi Graeme Obrees Old Faithful Chris Boardmans Lotus & Lance Armstrongs 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.