The Classic Bicycle Coloring Book


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A beautifully drawn coloring book for people of all ages, art lovers, and bicycling enthusiasts. Steel bikes with classic designs grace the pages of this all-new bicycle coloring book from famed bike portraitist Taliah Lempert. These bikes sat for their portraits, and now you can color them in according to your personal specifications and most vivid bicycle dreams. Suitable for adults and children, whether you love to color or just want to enjoy Lempert's fantastic art.




Motorcycles Coloring Book


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Over 100 years of history: 1885 Gottlieb Daimler Motor Bicycle, 1915 Harley-Davidson Model J, 1923 BMW R32, and other superb models. Captions.




The Bicycle Coloring Book


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The Bicycle Coloring Book follows the fantastic journey of a bicycle exploring an unknown world without its rider. Bursting with intricate illustrations that evoke both Japanese anime and Western street art, the beautiful scenes cry out to be colored in amazing detail. As you color don't forget to look out for the bicycle's cute companion (who appears in every scene) and the illustration details that form a cleverly designed flip book. A stunning gift book that will appeal to lovers of cycling and urban art, as well as to committed coloring-in fans.




Japanese Steel


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The first book to chronicle the golden age of Japanese bicycle design. Japanese bicycles have long been at the forefront of both competitive and recreational cycling—from top-flight racing bicycles to collectible custom fixed-gear frames. This comprehensive and stunningly illustrated book presents a fascinating overview of the most prolific and celebrated period of Japanese bicycle design, between the 1950s and the ’80s, when uniquely talented artisanal craftsmen produced some of the most iconic bicycles of the twentieth century. From the recognizable silhouettes of major manufacturers like Fuji, Panasonic, and Bridgestone to the rarest frames from artisanal builders like 3-Rensho or Nagasawa, Japanese bicycle designers dominated the cycling world and created machines that are still revered today. Illustrated with specially commissioned photographs of fully restored bikes, and supplemented with artifacts and ephemera from technical manuals to photography of the legendary Keirin racing circuits, this book is must-have for anyone with an interest in cycling and the phenomenon of Japanese design.




Richard's 21st Century Bicycle Book


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A comprehensive guide to choosing, buying and owning a bicycle. In addition it contains sections on riding in traffic, cross-country, competition riding, and the history and politics of cycling.




Classic American Bicycles


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Schwinn, Roadmaster, Huffy and other popular makes are brought to life in this all-color showcase of great American bicycles. From high-wheelers of the 1880s to the high-performance mountain bikes of today, best-selling author Jay Pridmore delivers this dazzling array of classic American two-wheelers.




Schwinn Bicycles


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The 100-year history of Schwinn, the best-known name in American bicycling. German immigrant Ignaz Schwinn launched the company that bears his name in 1895 and set the bicycling standard in the U.S. for decades. Lavishly illustrated with original archival material, much of it from Chicago's Bicycle Museum of America, and specially commissioned photography. Covers Schwinn's technical developments, racing history, significant models like the Black Phantom, Varsity, Paramount, Fastback, and many more. Also discusses Schwinn's short-lived foray into motorcycle manufacturing.




How to Restore Your Collector Bicycle


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All aspects of bicycle restoration are covered including finding, evaluating and choosing a bicycle. Planning the restoration project, along with disassembly, mechanical restoration, cosmetic restoration (with and without painting), and assembly are all discussed in detail. There are sections about parts, accessories and sources as well. Additionally, you will find over 250 photos of bicycles and their parts, showing off the splendor of these vintage treasures.




Vintage Bicycles


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An elegantly designed guide on how to find, buy, and restore vintage bicycles. An engaging handbook on one of the biking world’s most important trends, this is a step-by-step guide to the art of finding, restoring, and maintaining vintage bicycles. Cycling has become a very popular pastime in recent years. Whether for fun, commuting, or sport, there are millions of new cyclists every year around the world—with many developing a passion for vintage bicycles. This book includes indispensable advice for vintage bicycle enthusiasts. Step-by-step photographs show readers how to set up their cycle for a ride in the city, in the countryside, or a vintage cycling event; special tools, products, and materials for restoration are outlined; and specific elements of each bicycle, such as the saddle, handlebar, and wheels are discussed in detail. Thirty of the most popular vintage models are showcased in specially commissioned photographs, and the historical significance of each model is provided. Equally rich in beautiful photos and practical tips, this book will appeal to cycling lovers and design buffs alike.




The Bicycle Book


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Jessica Hart has never forgotten Matthew Landley. After all, he was her first love when she was fifteen years old. But he was also her school maths teacher, and their forbidden affair ended in scandal with his arrest and imprisonment. Now, seventeen years later, Matthew returns with a new identity, a long-term girlfriend and a young daughter, who know nothing of what happened before. Yet when he runs into Jessica, neither of them can ignore the emotional ties that bind them together. With so many secrets to keep hidden, how long can Jessica and Matthew avoid the dark mistakes of their past imploding in the present?