Campagnolo: 75 Years of Cycling Passion
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| Rating | : | 4.53 (948 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1934030376 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 159 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-02-25 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The company's legacy is explored here in text and images. A revered brand among cycling enthusiasts and bike racers alike, Campagnolo is to cycling what Ferrari is to race cars. With its deeply researched history, much of it drawn from the company's private archives, spectacular color photography, and lavish presentation, ""Campagnolo: 75 Years"" is a book for every cycling lover.. Yet the same equipment used by world champions is available to everyday cyclists -- it's this universal appeal that has forged Campagnolo's sterling reputation. And like Ferrari, it carries the name o
Even the most dedicated Campy aficionado will find page after page of new information, much of it from the friends of Tullio who worked alongside him in the bicycle industry. An absolute necessity for anyone who craves information about Campagnolo." —USCyclingReport“Campagnolo is worth the price just for the early racing accounts and the reproductions of early racing posters, photographs and illustrations. "With spectacular photography and attention to detail, this coffeetable book is one to be treasured by every cycling fan and bicycle conoscitore." — VeloNews magazine"The passion and adoration for the company is well represented in this book, which is a must-have for any Campy fan."
"Just Awful!" according to Ed Menke. As good as "Paris-Roubaix: A Journey Through Hell" is, this book is bad. Indeed, the ONLY recommendation I can offer about the book is that the layout/graphic design is competent. Every other aspect -- photography, product selection, content, tone, writing -- is pitiful. As a Campagnolo aficionado, I suggest that if th. Campagnolo A book about bicycle components and the history of the manufacturer.. Worth a read if you are a fan of cycling history In conjunction with the manufacturers' 75th Anniversary, Velo Press recently released the book Campagnolo: 75 Years of Cycling Passion. Whether you are a member of the Campy cult, a user of their components or a fan of cycling history, this book is worth a read.Written by long time Italian cycling journalists Paolo Fac