Bicycling Science, third edition

I am an engineer and addicted to cycling. This is my kind of book. The bicycle has to be one of the great inventions of our time. The efficiency of it's design is truly amazing and it hasn't really changed much since the introduction of the "safety bicycle" in the 1880s. This book goes into a lot of technical depth on all things cycling. If you don't like a chapter, then don't read it. Every serious cyclist should read this book though to appreciate the genius and simplicity of bicycle design and how it gets us from point A to point B under human power.

I have BS2, but in June 2005 ordered BS3 think it is great. Lots of recent information, re-organized, and overall was an improvement over the previous 2 editions. I still find it useful to have an older edition around (e.g. BS2) to see how things have changed and new information on aerodynamics, nutrition, etc. have been discovered in the last 10 or so years.CAVEATS: --I was disappointed that aerodynamic research done with Lance and Steve Hed etc. were not included. --For practical advice on training, nutrition, aerodynamics advantage of certains pieces of gear, seat height, etc., I recommend ED Burke's books, such as 'Serious Cycling', 'High Tech Cycling', etc. --For specific training plans I recommend Chris Carmichael's books. --For repairs, I recommend the books from Park Tools, and Barnett. --A collection of Gene Sloan's repair books not only gives great advice, but also lets you see how various components have evolved over the last 20+ years.Still, an entertaining book for those of use who wonder about the affects of bearing friction, mechanical loads, etc. and the affect it may have on our riding.

If you like bikes, REALLY like bikes, this belongs on your shelf.This is a serious scientific investigation of bikes, how they work, and the limits of their operation.I have never seen so much data about bikes and how they can be ridden assembled in one place.The theory and engineering of sub-assemblies is discussed, but this is NOT a book on bike repair.If you like working on bikes, this will explain WHY you do what you do to keep them running well.Right next to this book on my shelf is 'Bicycles and Tricycles' by Archbald Sharp, written 108 years before 'Bicycle Science'.Amazing: the more things change, the more they stay the same.Bike geeks: get both and enjoy!

I found Bicycling Science to answer every question I'd ever had while pedalling along wondering if I could be more efficient with this modification or that modification. It's one of those standard texts that if there were a course on cycling, this would be required reading. Covering subjects from wheels to warping you have to have this on your shelf if you're a serious cyclist. It is time to provide an updated version however as carbon construction is hardly touched on. Instead of spending thousands on components, save yourself the money and read what works to gain you speed and reduces your drag.

I have used this book with students since my very first days of teaching in the late seventies. Any time a project was proposed involving human-powered motion the book came off the shelf and into the hands of the curious and ambitious group. From recumbents to cargo bikes to bicycle water pumps and so much more. This book is a gem. The best reference on my shelf.

I purchased this book with high hopes in learning how bicycles are designed from an engineering standpoint. I haven't read the entire book yet, but I skimmed it and it appears to spend a lot of time talking about human power and how it is used to make a bicycle move, not so much the design of the bicycle itself. I was looking for more design and engineering related data from this book not just statistics and data related to the act of bicycling, if that makes sense.Don't get me wrong its a good book if its what you wanted, it's just not exactly what I was looking for.

It's certainly not the simplest or easiest book to ingest, but if you take it for what it is - a compilation of known science on the various aspects of the seemingly simple thing that we call a bicycle - it delivers. This is (absolutely!) not the book you need to fix a flat, nor to tune your hydraulic suspension; but if you are involved in research and/or development in cycling or human-powered vehicules, this is the best way of getting up to speed on the state of the union. Material depth varies from chapter to chapter, sometimes with good reasons (stability and dynamics are certainly not as easy to summarize as power calculations); there are certainly many topics I would have liked to see expanded; but that's the nature of such a book.

One of my favourite books that combines many of my interests in one place. Very good resource if you want to gain a deeper understanding of the physics involved in cycling. I find it useful also for my son who is a cyclemaniac but not so much into maths and physics - with this book we are covering a lot of ground effortlessly.

excellent if you want to know about the biomechanics of bicycling.

I bought the third edition for the chapter on materials and stresses (chapter 10) which is replaced entirely in the fourth edition. Really goes in depth, a fascinating read!

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A bible of knowledge for those who like to dig deeper in the science of bikes!

Libro in inglese molto dettagliato sulla parte teorica e matematica della bicicletta