Rare Cycling Books

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.

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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. Very hard to find.

Excellent copy in close to new condition

$ 125

Reading copy (corners bumped, clean inside pages, ex-library).

$ 85

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.

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Paperback, 1986, with fewer photos, in good condition.

$ 49

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.

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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.

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This book was donated by a Bicycle Quarterly reader. 100% of proceeds go to charity.

1962 edition, with 1960s racing and randonneuring equipment, including many details of Rene Herse bicycles. Paperback, 184 pages. Near mint condition.

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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, but with a bump/crease on one corner.

$ 175

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