Yes, but some Bike Boom books were awesome unintentional comedy. I pick
this stuff up where and when I can find it; the technical literature
attempts aren't anywhere near as funny as some of the philosophical
ramblings of (then) middle aged US residents who hadn't thought of bikes in
twenty years. The best that I have found are Bicycle Rider in Los Angeles
by Marc Norman, and a one-issue magazine called "Two Wheel Trip;" the
haircuts and clothes are funnier than the text--this was published in 1971
or 1972. One book from this time should be considered inspirational
literature of the highest order--Daniel Behrman's "The Man Who Loved
Bicycles." It should be required reading for any potential US secretary of
transportation.
David Feldman
Vancouver, WA
>
> In a message dated 2/4/03 10:55:51 PM,
classicrendezvous-request@bikelist.org
> writes:
>
> >You are right about bicycle books from the bike boom era having
> >misinformation. So many "experts'" came out of the woodwork to try and
> >take
> >advantage of the boom.
> >Many illfitted bikes were sold to a captive audience. I could write a
> >book
> >about it!
> >Dave Staub
> >Orange, Ca
>
> Speaking of bike boom books, does anyone remember the title of a rather
large
> (Whole Earth Catalog sized, but thinner) bike book with a green cover,
sort
> of watercolor paper-textured? It had some nice Rebour drawings inside and
> also inside was a large photo of a beautiful Condor. Don't remember what
was
> on the cover.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bob Hovey
> Columbus, GA