Vintage Bicycle Press -- Bookstore

We sell the best cycling books published anywhere.

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The Competition Bicycle – A Photographic History explores the history of competition bicycles through the actual machines ridden by great champions and amateurs. Vintage Bicycle Press, hardcover, 176 pages, $60 plus shipping (U.S.: $5; Canada: $20; International: $30†).

The Golden Age of Handbuilt Bicycles charts the history of the world's most beautiful bicycles in full color. Rizzoli, hardcover, 168 pages, $50 plus shipping (U.S.: $5; Canada: $20; International: $30†).

Smart Move is a beautifully produced book featuring unusual bicycles, from alternative frame designs to amazing folding bikes. Text in English and German. Kulturtransfer, hardcover, 246 pages, $75 plus shipping (U.S.: $5; Canada: $20; International: $44†).

The Dancing Chain, 3rd Edition by Frank Berto showcases the development of derailleurs from the earliest "Whippet" to the latest integrated drivetrains. It lists (almost?) every derailleur ever made and assesses its merits. Thousands of illustrations. Cycle Publishing, hardcover, 400 pages, $60 plus shipping (U.S.: $5; Canada: $26; International: $44†).

Bicycling Science, 3rd Edition by David Gordon Wilson. A classic that summarizes the state of the art in bicycling science. Must-read for anybody interesting in the technical aspects of bicycles. MIT Press, softcover, 477 pages. $27 plus shipping (U.S.: $5; Canada: $9; International: $17†).

Need for the Bike, by Paul Fournel. A delightful book in which a philosopher explains what it means to be a cyclist. Our editor's favorite cycling book. University of Nebraska Press, softcover, 150 pages. $15 plus shipping (U.S.: $4; Canada: $5; International: $10†).

Paris-Brest-Paris 1891-2007 by Jacques Seray describes the history of Paris-Brest-Paris, the famous 1200 km event that started as a race and continues today as a randonneur ride. Hundreds of rarely seen photos, French text. Softcover, 144 pages, $55 plus shipping (U.S.: $5; Canada: $20; International: $30†).

Lightweight Cycle Catalogues. Veteran-Cycle Club, softcover.

Volume 1: 108 pages, $26* plus shipping (U.S.: $5; Canada: $8; International: $14†).

Volume 2: 142 pages, $36* plus shipping (U.S.: $5; Canada: $9; International: $16†).

NEW! Volume 3: 200 pages, $40* plus shipping (U.S.: $5; Canada: $10; International: $17†).

Cycling's Golden Age. The Brett Horton Collection: The History of Bicycle Racing from 1946 - 1967. Velo-Press, hardcover, 240 pages, $50 plus shipping (U.S.: $5; Canada: $20; International: $30†).

Rare, out-of-print cycling books. Looking for a classic from Clifford Graves, Daniel Rebour, Tony Oliver or Ian Hibell? We may have it.

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Bicycle Quarterly, "The Discerning Cyclist's Resource" is our acclaimed magazine. 1-year subscription: $30* (Canada: $44*, other countries: $55).

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Bicycle Quarterly
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Seattle, WA 98121, USA

* Price includes $2 discount for cash/check payment. Online price is $2 higher.

† For international orders, maximum shipping charge is $50, no matter how many books/components ordered.

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