The Dancing Chain : History and Development of the Derailleur Bicycle

Berto, Frank J.

ISBN 10: 189249521X / ISBN 13: 9781892495211

Published by Cycle Pub, 2000

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Dancing Chain : History and Development of the Derailleur Bicycle
• Publisher: Cycle Pub
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 189249521X
• ISBN 13: 9781892495211
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: As New

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Synopsis

The history and development of the derailleur bicycle is the story of the modern bicycle and the gadget that makes it tick: the derailleur gearing system. A decade of research by three co-authors and numerous contributers on the history of the 20th century bicycle technology.

About the Author

Frank Berto is the former engineering editor of Bicycling Magazine and the author of two other bicycle books: Bicycling Magazine's Guide to Upgrading Your Bicycle and The Birth of Dirt: The Origins of Mountain Biking. He currently is technical correspondent for Australian Cyclist. For The Dancing Chain, he is grateful to acknowledge the contributions by international experts, including Tony Hadland and Gordon Selby, of England, Raymond Henri, of France, Walter Ulreich, of Austria.