The Dancing Chain: History and Development of the Derailleur Bicycle

Frank J Berto

ISBN 10: 189249521X / ISBN 13: 9781892495211

Published by Van der Plas, 2000

About this Item

The story of the modern bicycle and the gadget that makes it tick, the derailleur gearing system, is given in this volume. It looks at the history of the bicycle in the 20th century with illustrations depicting the different stages of development. Tear on dust jacket at the top and on the spine. Writing, as photographed, on front endpaper. Internally, in good condition.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Dancing Chain: History and Development of the Derailleur Bicycle
• Publisher: Van der Plas
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 189249521X
• ISBN 13: 9781892495211
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fair

About this title

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.