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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. A great nonfiction book particularly for those who enjoy biking. After giving a short history of the bicycle, it focuses on Aaron Dykstra who makes custom bicycles. Aaron talks about his love of 'making' in general and then there is the particulars of making a custom bike. This is a very accessible and well illustrated book which is part of a "Made by Hand" series. ( ) no reviews | add a review
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"Go behind the scenes and learn how craftsman Aaron Dykstra makes one-of-a-kind bicycles by hand with this nonfiction book that's full of photographs and illustrations about his process. Aaron Dykstra of Six-Eleven Bicycles in Roanoke, Virginia, got his first job at a small local bike shop when he was fifteen and he spent the majority of his teen years riding and racing bikes. After a stint in the air force, Aaron realized his true passion was on land: making these beautiful machines. This book gives kids a detailed peek into Aaron's process making steel bike frames with his own hands. Charts, infographics, and bold photographs make this a perfect book for anyone who's curious about how a bicycle is made. This book also features a brief history of cycling, a timeline, and resources to inspire kids to make their own objects by hand"-- No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)629.227Technology Engineering and allied operations Other Branches Automotive engineering Vehicle Types CyclesLC ClassificationRatingAverage:
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