Small-Wheeled Pedal Machines - A Better Way of Cycling

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Product Description Small-Wheeled Pedal Machines - A Better Way of Cycling explores the many advantages of small-wheeled pedal machines – convenience, portability, comfort and speed. A small-wheeled bike is ideal for your daily commute, or for taking on holiday. Bikes with small wheels can be folded into tiny packages, and using small wheels allows the production of innovative machines like recumbent trikes – the most comfortable and stable pedal machines in the world. And small-wheeled bikes can be fast – the world speed record for a bike is held by a small-wheeled machine. Major brands are covered, including the Brompton – the best folding bike in the world, the Birdy – a folding bike that uses front and rear suspension, and the Moulton – the world’s first successful small-wheeled bike. Want to tour the world with a bike you can fit into a suitcase? Then a Small-Wheeled Pedal Machines - A Better Way of Cycling is for you. Commuting, touring and restoration – it’s all here. Discover a whole new world of cycling!    Review For those thinking about a small-wheeled bicycle - for commuting, for ease of transportation, for the comfort of suspension - this book is a good starting point for learning more about them. - Cycle Magazine Inexpensive and good value for money book. A good summary of the advantages of small wheeled bicycles. Good Moulton content. Four out of five stars. (eBay purchaser review) From the Inside Flap Small-wheeled pedal machines are fun, nippy and portable. They're ideal for commuting, and many can be quickly folded and carried on public transport. The best machines have suspension and a full-size riding position. If you're a small-wheeled bike enthusiast, a traditional bike owner who wants to explore a better option, or just someone interested in green transport, this provocative and passionate book is for you. From the Back Cover In this book, author Julian Edgar explores the advantages of small-wheeled pedal machines - convenience, comfort and speed.  Bikes with small wheels can be folded into tiny packages, and using small wheels allows the production of innovative machines like recumbent trikes - the most comfortable and stable pedal machines in the world. And small-wheeled bikes can be fast - many world speed records for bikes are held by small-wheeled machines.   Covered are the Brompton - the best folding bike in the world - and the Birdy, a folding bike that uses front and rear suspension. The Moulton - the world's first successful small-wheeled bike - is also described. Want to tour the world with a bike you can fit into a suitcase? Then a Bike Friday is for you. Commuting, touring and restoration - it's all here.  Discover a whole new world of cycling!  About the Author Julian Edgar has worked as a teacher, writer, editor and photographer. He has been interested in cycling all his life. He has designed and built recumbent pedal trikes, and owns Brompton, Birdy and Moulton small-wheeled bikes.