Encyclopedia 2001: International Guide to Alternatives in Cycling

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The bicycle, in all its forms, is poetry on wheels. Whether it's sport, transport, or recreation, cycling means different things to different people, and no one bike can meet all needs. If you want something special, something different, how do you find it? The answer is in your hands.

Encycleopedia is the book of alternatives. It's a unique buyer's guide containing innovative bicycles and accessories from around the world. Whatever you want your bike for -- commuting, touring,...

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The bicycle, in all its forms, is poetry on wheels. Whether it's sport, transport, or recreation, cycling means different things to different people, and no one bike can meet all needs. If you want something special, something different, how do you find it? The answer is in your hands.

Encycleopedia is the book of alternatives. It's a unique buyer's guide containing innovative bicycles and accessories from around the world. Whatever you want your bike for -- commuting, touring, racing, riding with children, hauling loads, having fun, or just for heading off onto the open road -- you'll find plenty to choose from in here.

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The bicycle is not one. By invitation of the editors and publisher, manufacturers of unusual non-motorized terrestrial two- and three- wheelers get to show off one of their machines in color photographs and have them written about in this encyclopedia cum catalogue (manufacturers pay for space). These many sitting and recumbent, tandem and single, bi-and tri-cycles are annotated, prices often listed, and manufacturers' contact info given. Appendices list parts, picture the bike in its historical revolutions, list bike books, and several articles address subjects like bike benefits and the move to cantilever over fork-supported wheels. The range of non- motorized vehicles is amazing, but one "machine" stands out for its simplicity: Like-A-Bike. This lightweight and sleek wood bicycle is pedalless so that children can push and stay balanced with their feet, eventually learning to coast on two wheels<-->a scooter in the shape of a bike. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Table of Contents

The Amazing Machine: Fantastic facts about the bicycle 6
City Cycling: Roadsters, folding bikes, commuters and load carriers 8
Family Cycling: Child-carrying bikes and trailers 36
Speed and Distance: Touring bikes, racers and recumbents 52
Something Special: Bikes for special needs, and some great fun bikes 80
Extra Energy: Electric-assist cycles 90
Accessories: Cycle components and essential extras 100
Mike Burrows: Standing on One Leg: Why the monoblade fork makes design sense 118
Cycling Planet: Pedalling communities around the world 120
Cycling the Solar System: Why every bike ride is more than A to B 126
Being Different: The stereotypical cyclist doesn't exist 132
Open Road Publications 134
Open Road Events 136
How to Order 138
Encycleopedia Stockists Worldwide 140
Index of Manufacturers and National Agents 144
Index of Encycleopedia Products 146
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