Rare Cycling Books
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These classic cycling books have been out of print for many years, and they are very hard to find these days. We managed to find a few copies of our favorite books. Very limited supply. Contact us if you want to purchase one of these rare books. | |
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Bikelore 2 A collection of articles by well-known authors on cycling history and inspiration. Published by On The Wheel editor Gabe Konrad. 2002, 176 pages. Paperback. New. $ 29 |
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Touring Bikes by Tony Oliver. A classic book on building frames and bicycles from a framebuilder's perspective. Hardcover. 1990, 176 pages. SOLD |
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Into The Remote Places Famous world traveler Ian Hibell describes his adventures in South and North America, as well as his perilous crossing of the Sahara desert. A classic. Hardcover. 1984, 204 pages. Fine condition in good dustjacket. $ 129 Paperback, 1986, with fewer photos, in good condition. $ 69 |
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My Life on Two Wheels Clifford Graves, the founder of the International Bicycle Touring Society, recounts his travels, from riding through World War II front lines to bicycle touring in Europe in the 1960s. Hardcover. 1985, 323 pages. Near mint in very good dustjacket. $ 109 |
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Daniel Rebour Daniel Rebour was the editor of Le Cycle and a keen observer of the cycling scene. He published a guide to cycling, which provides a wonderful insight into the cycling technology of the time, illustrated with his famous drawings. 1948 edition, with fascinating drawings of early derailleurs, etc. Paperback, 224 pages. Slightly dogeared, but otherwise very good. SOLD This book was donated by a Bicycle Quarterly reader. 100% of proceeds go to charity. |
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1962 edition, with 1960s racing and randonneuring equipment, including many details of Rene Herse bicycles. Paperback, 184 pages. Very good condition except water stains on cover. SOLD |
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1975 edition, with Rebour's drawings of classic racing components and frame geometry measurements of a number of 1970s professionals. Paperback, 188 pages. Very good condition. SOLD |
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