Campagnolo: 75 Years of Cycling Passion - Tapa dura

"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." --BikeRadar.com "Unless you have a key to the Campy archives, you won't find the stories in this book and the vintage photos and illustrations anywhere else." --Roadbikerider.com "If you're looking for a Christmas gift for your favorite cycling history buff or bike owner, Campagnolo: 75 Years of Cycling Passion should go over rather well. Like any good large-format title, the book contains enough sidebars and anecdotes (and pure heft) to double as my techie brother's ideal coffee-table book." --PodiumCafe.com "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." --BikeWorldNews.com "The ultimate Campagnolo coffee table book." --TheWashingMachinePost.net "Full of incredible insights, admissions and explanations that have never been published before. 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.com "Campagnolo is worth the price just for the early racing accounts and the reproductions of early racing posters, photographs and illustrations. Plus it's fun to remember the components that influenced so many cyclists." -- Cycling Utah "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." BikeRadar.com "Unless you have a key to the Campy archives, you won't find the stories in this book and the vintage photos and illustrations anywhere else." Roadbikerider.com "If you're looking for a Christmas gift for your favorite cycling history buff or bike owner, "Campagnolo: 75 Years of Cycling Passion" should go over rather well. Like any good large-format title, the book contains enough sidebars and anecdotes (and pure heft) to double as my techie brother's ideal coffee-table book." PodiumCafe.com "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." BikeWorldNews.com "The ultimate Campagnolo coffee table book." TheWashingMachinePost.net "Full of incredible insights, admissions and explanations that have never been published before. 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.com "Campagnolo" is worth the price just for the early racing accounts and the reproductions of early racing posters, photographs and illustrations. Plus it s fun to remember the components that influenced so many cyclists. "Cycling Utah" "

As Leica is to cameras and Ferrari to racing automobiles, Campagnolo is to cycling: designer of the finest parts for bicycles ever made. Campagnolo's jewel-like brakes, pedals, derailleurs, cranksets, and wheels have been ridden to more race victories than any other brand, yet the same components are available to cycling enthusiasts worldwide. "Campagnolo: 75 Years of Cycling Passion" is a celebration of this legacy that will be cherished by every cycling fan.Campagnolo's rich history began with the founder, Tullio Campagnolo, a racer who turned to creating better bicycle parts when he found the equipment of the day not adequate for the rigours of professional competition. Blending exotic alloys with sound engineering, Campagnolo created a series of patented designs that are still in use today as the fundamental standards upon which modern parts are based.With its deeply researched history (much of it from the company's private archives), spectacular colour photography, rich text and lavish presentation, "Campagnolo: 75 Years of Cycling Passion" is a book for every lover of the sport of cycling, as well as connoisseurs of the bicycle itself.This book features colour and black-and-white photos and illustrations throughout. It comes in a hardback with jacket.