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Beschreibung

Discover the fascinating story of the bicycle's evolution, from its humble beginnings to its modern form.

In The Birth of the Bicycle, Nick Clayton expertly chronicles the technological advancements that shaped this iconic machine. Explore the origins of the hobby-horse, velocipede, and boneshaker, and trace the development of key innovations like the pneumatic tire, shaft drive, and hub-gear. Uncover the answers to intriguing questions, such as why the penny-farthing had such a large front wheel and the significance of trail-and-fork offset.

  • Learn about the key figures who drove bicycle innovation.
  • Understand the cultural impact of cycling throughout history.
  • Appreciate the bicycle as an environmentally friendly mode of transport.

Perfect for history buffs, cycling enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the evolution of technology, this is a comprehensive guide to one of humankind's most ingenious inventions.

Discover the fascinating story of the bicycle's evolution, from its humble beginnings to its modern form.

In The Birth of the Bicycle, Nick Clayton expertly chronicles the technological advancements that shaped this iconic machine. Explore the origins of the hobby-horse, velocipede, and boneshaker, and trace the development of key innovations like the pneumatic tire, shaft drive, and hub-gear. Uncover the answers to intriguing questions, such as why the penny-farthing had such a large front wheel and the significance of trail-and-fork offset.

  • Learn about the key figures who drove bicycle innovation.
  • Understand the cultural impact of cycling throughout history.
  • Appreciate the bicycle as an environmentally friendly mode of transport.

Perfect for history buffs, cycling enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the evolution of technology, this is a comprehensive guide to one of humankind's most ingenious inventions.

Über den Autor
Nick Clayton is an expert on cycle history and the author of various books and articles on the subject. He founded the International Cycling History Conference and has regularly presented papers. He was editor of the Boneshaker, the journal of the Veteran Cycle Club, for twenty years.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2016
Genre: Geschichte, Importe
Rubrik: Geisteswissenschaften
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: Kartoniert / Broschiert
ISBN-13: 9781445648828
ISBN-10: 1445648822
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Clayton, Nick
Hersteller: Amberley Publishing
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 230 x 163 x 8 mm
Von/Mit: Nick Clayton
Erscheinungsdatum: 15.07.2016
Gewicht: 0,316 kg
Artikel-ID: 104706266