42x12. The Cult of Fixed (Hardcover)

The fixed gear bicycle is the simplest of human powered machines, and legions of riders have discovered the joy of the "fixie." To those in the know, 42 x 12 is a gear ratio, and a demanding one at that, but this isn't a book about equipment, rather an attempt to get under the skin of riders risking life and limb in pursuit of their passion. 42 x12 - The Cult of the Fixed examines the global repercussions of fixed-gear and single-speed bicycle culture. Through contemporary observation and the collaboration of those on the inside from Taiwan to New York, London to Tokyo, 42 x12 gives a unique insight into what's going on at ground level. Features within 42 x 12 include: The Tweed Run, as distinguished gents bring style and sophistication to the streets of London; messenger and alley cat racing, requiring the need for more than just speed in an urban environment; indoor and keirin racing, eyeballs out at 150 Revolutions per minute.

General

Imprint:	Carpet Bombing Culture
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	June 2010
First published:	May 2010
Authors:	Patrick Potter
Dimensions:	230 x 235 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	192
ISBN-13:	978-0-9559121-3-9
Categories:	Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Cycling, skateboarding, rollerblading > Cycling
LSN:	0-9559121-3-X
Barcode:	9780955912139

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