New Tim Moore cycling book

[onmybike]

The funniest cycling travelogue I've ever read is Tim Moore's 'French Revolutions'. In that book Tim, a non cyclist, decides to follow the route of the 2000 Tour de France. In his new book (out in May) 'Gironimo!: Riding the Very Terrible 1914 Tour of Italy' he sets off on a period bike, largely made of wood, in period clothing, and rides the route of the 1914 Giro. If it's anywhere near as funny as French Revolutions it'll be a terrific read.

[jags]

duely noted thanks for that.

[John Saxby]

a period bike, largely made of wood

  In Den Haag, at the end of the day on Monday Feb 17, I saw a lovely bike with frame, forks, mudguards and bars made of a dense hardwood (could've been oak--hard to tell in the fading light).  The headset was metal, as were the rims, spokes, hubs and fixie drivetrain, as well as the seatpost, which held a Brooks saddle.  Otherwise, a wooden creation, with the central spine of the frame a solid and nicely bevelled piece of 2 x 6, and oiled rather than stained-and-varnished.  Didn't have my camera with me, more's the pity...

[macspud]

  In Den Haag, at the end of the day on Monday Feb 17, I saw a lovely bike with frame, forks, mudguards and bars made of a dense hardwood (could've been oak--hard to tell in the fading light).  The headset was metal, as were the rims, spokes, hubs and fixie drivetrain, as well as the seatpost, which held a Brooks saddle.  Otherwise, a wooden creation, with the central spine of the frame a solid and nicely bevelled piece of 2 x 6, and oiled rather than stained-and-varnished.  Didn't have my camera with me, more's the pity...

Some Cerchio Ghisallo wooden rims would have been fitting.

3 part video of them being made, very interesting:

Part 1
Part 2
Part 3

[John Saxby]

Brilliant -- the scent of his shop must be wonderful!

[macspud]

I hope he finds an apprentice to pass the trade on to before he retires.

[jags]

what a skill amazing .how he still has all his fingers is beyond me.