Synopses & Reviews
The Paterek Manual for Bicycle Framebuilders flows from Tim Patereks history as a rider, racer, bike mechanic, custom framebuilder, and teacher. This Third Edition is completely rewritten to include feedback from Tims experiences teaching student builders. The book lets the reader see what custom frame design and building are all about. The reader can use this Manual to build his or her own bike, or begin a lifelong pursuit of custom bicycles and their riders.
This book documents one builders lifelong approach to custom bicycle design and building, and reflects his devotion to teaching about framebuilding. The Paterek Manual will have a well earned place in the history of custom bicycle building in America.