{"product_id":"bicycling-science-fourth-edition-9780262538404","title":"Bicycling Science, Fourth Edition","description":"\u003cb\u003eTHE BIBLE OF TECHNICAL BICYCLING: Everything you need to know about bicycles--from their history to mechanics--is in this updated edition of the classic bicycling book.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe perfect gift for cyclists and bicycle enthusiasts! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe bicycle is almost unique among human-powered machines in that it uses human muscles in a near-optimum way. This essential volume offers a comprehensive account of the history of bicycles, how human beings propel them, what makes them go faster--and what \u003ci\u003ekeeps\u003c\/i\u003e them from going even faster. Over the years, and through 3 previous editions, \u003ci\u003eBicycling Science\u003c\/i\u003e has become the bible of technical bicycling not only for those interested in bicycle design but for cyclist enthusiasts and well. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAfter a brief history of bicycles and bicycling that demolishes many widespread myths, this updated edition covers recent experiments and research on human-powered transportation, with updated material on cycling achievements, human-powered machines for use on land and in air and water, power-assisted bicycles, and human physiology. The authors have also added new information on aerodynamics, rolling drag, transmission of power from rider to wheels, braking, heat management, steering and stability, power and speed, and other topics. This edition also includes many new references and figures. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith racks of bikeshare bikes on city sidewalks, and new restrictions on greenhouse gas-emitting cars, bicycle use will only grow. This book is the indispensable companion for a new era in cycling\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-12882507\"\u003eDavid Gordon Wilson\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-4207930\"\u003eTheodor Schmidt\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e MIT Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/05\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 568\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 6.00w x 1.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780262538404\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0262538407\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-TRA\"\u003eTransportation\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-TRA010000\"\u003eBicycles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-SCI\"\u003eScience\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-SCI041000\"\u003eMechanics | General\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-TRA\"\u003eTransportation\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-TRA003000\"\u003eMotorcycles | General\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDavid Gordon Wilson was Professor of Mechanical Engineering Emeritus at MIT. An acknowledged authority on human-powered transit and bicycle design--and the self-described \"father of modern recumbents\"--he was also a prolific inventor and an early advocate for a \"carbon fee\" to encourage the use of renewable energy. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTheodor Schmidt, a Swiss engineering consultant specializing in motive solar and human power, worked with David Gordon Wilson on several projects, initially within the International Human-Powered Vehicle Association. Schmidt was editor of \u003ci\u003eHuman Power\u003c\/i\u003e and is now editor of \u003ci\u003eHuman Power eJournal\u003c\/i\u003e.","brand":"MIT Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48107515576557,"sku":"9780262538404","price":42.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/files\/img_1865265d-07e9-47c3-80eb-1faaca0ff3f5.jpg?v=1747546333","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/bicycling-science-fourth-edition-9780262538404","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}