Synopses & Reviews
A one-of-a-kind illustrated sourcebook on the latest innovations -- from the practical to the outrageous -- in bicycle design and accessories
All over the world bikes have withstood the test of time -- and the invention of the automobile -- as an irrepressible reminder of the beauty of human-powered transportation. However, cycle design has become rather narrow in its vision, with little interest in new thinking. Surfacing now is a revival of interest in alternatives, a new creativity in the design and manufacture of cycles and accessories.
enCycleopedia features revolutionary inventors, designers, and engineers who are trying to change the world for the better by offering real, practical transportation alternatives. A unique and comprehensive buyer's guide, enCycleopedia offers the very latest in cutting-edge, human-powered transportation, complete with manufacturer histories, designer profiles, contact information, and accessories that will help you customize your bike to fit your needs. From high-tech mountain bikes to fold-up portables to imaginative tandems, enCycleopedia is the ultimate guide to the latest in cycling innovations.
Synopsis
International buyer's guide to alternatives in cycling.
About the Author
Alan Davidson, food historian, distinguished author, and publisher, is one of the world's best-known writers on fish and fish cookery. Among his popular books are North Atlantic Seafood and Mediterranean Seafood.