The American Bicycle

By Jay Pridmore

Book Overview

Now in softcover! This first-ever color history of the American bicycle chronicles more than 130 years of bicycles, from the early high-wheelers of the late 1800s to today's high-tech, lightweight mountain and race bikes. Whether popular or obscure, all the great American bikes and their stories are here, including Schwinn, Huffy, Columbia, Monark, Elgin, Shelby, Roadmaster, and many more. More than 200 illustrations, including brochures, historical photos, drawings, and dozens of specially commissioned studio photographs accompany the thoroughly researched and entertaining text. Highlights include profiles of uniquely American designs and the bicycle's shift from transportation to recreation. Superb! Sftbd., 10"x 10", 192 pgs., 97 b&w ill., 132 color.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0760310459
• ISBN13: 9780760310458
• Release Date: August 1970
• Publisher: MBI Publishing Company LLC
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 2.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 10.0" x 10.0"