Bike Snob: Systematically & Mercilessly Realigning the World of Cycling

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Cycling is explodingin a good way. Urbanites everywhere, from ironic hipsters to earth-conscious commuters, are taking to the bike like aquatic mammals to water. BikeSnobNYCcycling's most prolific, well-known, hilarious, and anonymous bloggerbrings a fresh and humorous perspective to the most important vehicle to hit personal transportation since the horse. Bike Snob treats readers to a laugh-out-loud rant and rave about the world of bikes and their riders, and offers a unique look at the ins and outs of cycling, from its history and hallmarks to its wide range of bizarre practitioners. Throughout, the author lampoons the missteps, pretensions, and absurdities of bike culture while maintaining a contagious enthusiasm for cycling itself. Bike Snob is an essential volume for anyone who knows, is, or wants to become a cyclist.

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ISBN-13: 9780811869980
Publisher: Chronicle Books LLC
Publication date: 5/5/2010
Pages: 222
Sales rank: 76,235
Product dimensions: 5.44 (w) x 7.12 (h) x 0.84 (d)

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BikeSnobNYC is a frequent racer, daily commuter, and former bike messenger himself. He has been published and profiled in numerous publications, including the New York Times, Outside, and Bicycling Magazine.

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Anonymous

Posted May 17, 2010

Informative and worth the money.

Immensely enjoyed reading this book. It was informative, serious and humorous. I found a label in his book that adequately described me, "The Lone Wolf." The Bike Snob and I come from two very different geographical locations so some of his views of operating a bicycle wouldn't apply in my world and occasionally, albeit rarely, I disagree with his opinions. Nevertheless, this is one of those books that will remain on my bookshelf for a reread at a later date. I highly recommend it.

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andreabp31

Posted January 27, 2012

Delay

I'm having a big problem. It has been more than an month since i did my purchase and the book has not arrive to my house. According to the information you guys sent me, the ship date was 12-28-2011 and the order is 298936925.
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Anonymous

Posted September 29, 2011

Pleasant Read, Well Informed, Great Introduction for Newbie and Old Timer

This is a great book for anyone interested in taking up bicycling while the observations will inform old hands as well. The author is experienced, insightful, and full of common sense and good advice. His humor style is his own (take it or leave it) but the information and advice is spot on.

I was about to purchase a new bicycle when I read the book. It suggested things I'd never thought of. The new bike is perfect for me and my needs, no small part due to the book.
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