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About The Recumbent Bicycle
Product Description Recumbent bikes are showing up everywhere. The problem is that people don't understand them. And the major bike media won't cover them. Solution? This book! It's the only book all about recumbents. It covers everything: history, science, sports, touring, city-use, innovations, design and home-building. It's written both for beginners and experts. It explains the effects of the various special features of recumbents, offering pro's and con's the reader can use in light of their own unique blend of needs. Recumbents are hugely varied bikes in terms of intended design goals, so radically different models can still be great depending on a rider's needs. All types get respect in this book! With this info and insight, plus plenty of test-riding, anyone can find the right bike for them and learn to appreciate the others.This book has received many rave reviews. It offers hundreds of B&W and color photos, manufacturer and resource listings. Review "The best, most complete book on recumbents and HPVs ever written!" --Warren Beauchamp, editor, Recumbents.com"A great introduction to the world of recumbents." --Peter Eland, editor, "VeloVision" magazine"A super book, full of photos, wisdom on every aspect of recumbent bikes, and resources for riders and builders!" --David Gordon Wilson, author, "Bicycling Science" From the Back Cover The recumbent has lived in the shadow of other bicycles since the beginning of cycling itself. Despite amazing successes, it battles prejudice and misunderstanding. A recent burst of innovation coupled with a diverse range of brands is bringing new life to a corner of the cycling world long-overshadowed by uprights.Outfitted with modern components, and offering speed and comfort superior to uprights, recumbents are enjoying a surge in popularity. Racers are attracted to the aerodynamics. Tourists appreciate the comfort. And utility cyclists benefit from the weatherizing and cargo options.Every year more shops offer these bikes, but only this book lets you fully understand what is available.Author Gunnar Fehlau examines the full spectrum of design styles and brand names, explaining in plain language how they work, what to look for, and how to choose (or build) your dream bike. He presents a fascinating historical overview of the recumbent's early beginnings and traces its development to the present day.All facets of cycling are given equal treatment, with discussion of everyday use, record-breaking HPV racing, and everything in between. Chapters on bike selection, the performance traits of features, physics, biomechanics, home-building and a huge resources appendix complete the book, giving you all the information you need for a thorough overview.This is the authoritative source for casual reading, careful scrutiny, and ready reference. About the Author Gunnar Fehlau is a top cycling journalist and author. He lives in Germany and is the author of numerous cycling books in the German language.
