Rad rides : the best BMX bikes of all times / Intercity, Gavin Lucas and Stuart Robinson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Intercity.

Contributor:

Lucas, Gavin.

Robinson, Stuart.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

BMX bikes.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (160 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London : Laurence King Publishing, 2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

BMX bikes are iconic. There's something about them that appeals to kids, adults, and cyclists. And, of course, BMX is now an Olympic sport.Rad Rides is the most in-depth exploration of the world of BMX bikes through their riders and the culture that surrounds them. The book contextualizes the birth of BMX culture and where it is now and features bikes ranging from those that are well-worn through years of riding to beautiful, sculptural works of art-gleaming, built-but-never-ridden keepsakes. Featured bikes are organized decade by decade and are drawn from the best collections in the world. Th

Contents:

Contents; Introduction; The Multiple Disciplines of BMX; BMX Parts and Terminology; 1970s; 1980s; 1990s; 2000s and Beyond; BMX Collectors; Manufacturers' Glossary; Contributors' Glossary; Resources; Index; Acknowledgements

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed January 1, 2014).

ISBN:

1-78067-200-4