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The bike deconstructed : a grand tour of the modern bicycle / Richard Hallett.

by Hallett, Richard, 1960-

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Princeton Architectural Press, 2014.

Bicycles -- Parts.

Bicycles -- Design and construction -- History.

9781616892289 (pbk.)

1616892285 (pbk.)

192 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.

Some copies may be permabound.

Includes bibliographical references (page 188) and index.

A metal frame, two wheels, pedals, a seat, and handlebars -- at first glance, bicycles look pretty straightforward. And yet, even today's most stripped-down bicycles can feature as many as two hundred parts, each with a critical role to play. The unbelievably efficient way they work together is what makes modern bicycles such marvels of compact engineering, and sometimes frustrating to diagnose and repair. Bicycle guru Richard Hallett dismantles the modern bicycle to uncover the origin, design, and evolution of every integral part. Through stunning photography, accessible writing, and clear diagrams, Hallett examines every aspect in detail -- from the anatomy of the drive chain to the geometry of the main frame, and from spoke weaving patterns to the effect of fork rake on steering and stability. Interesting reading whether you are a leisurely cruiser or have dreams of entering the Tour de France.

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