{"product_id":"collecting-and-restoring-antique-bicycles-0964953714","title":"Collecting and Restoring Antique Bicycles","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0964953714\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adams, G. Donald\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTHE source for everyone interested in antique bicycles-admiring them, or riding along in style! Finally, the most authoritative and sought after reference book for the antique bicycle collector is available again. A comprehensive sourcebook for everyone from the beginning hobbyist to the advanced collector, this new second edition provides a complete overview of these marvelous machines. Packed with 350 illustrations and photos, this book covers the development of the bicycle from the earliest 1817 hobby horse, through the elegant high-wheelers, tri- and quadricycles, to safety bicycles and interesting 20th century models. The new edition includes:-Tips on locating antique bikes, and determining their condition and authenticity.-How to ride the several varieties of high-wheel bicycle.-Detailed information on early manufacturers, models, and design features.-The first appearance of drive shafts, rack and pinion steering, differential gears, multi-speed gearing, band brakes É all invented for the bicycle!-Restoration versus preservation, including when and how to strip and re-paint.-The antique bicycle club movement, and the growing interest in collecting antique and special interest bikes.-An appendix of antique bicycle resources, from bicycle museums the world over to machinists who can make replacement parts.-An appendix of 2100 brands of bicycle made in America before 1918, with their manufacturer, city of origin, and date of first notice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mia Karts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52197327372576,"sku":"NEW0964953714","price":26.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/7426\/3840\/files\/617BN8G73VL.jpg?v=1786962146","url":"https:\/\/miakarts.com\/products\/collecting-and-restoring-antique-bicycles-0964953714","provider":"Miakarts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}