Although this book, too, lacks a table of contents it does have a good introduction that describes, in detail, how the book is arranged and what each section contains. This is the companion of the middleweight book above. Many of these are out of print but can be found on both EBay and Amazon. The mini reviews I provide here will hopefully give you enough information to decide whether a book will fit your needs. Bikes are still being found that defy what is found in print. Some references are better than others but no book (or website) should ever be considered the final word on the subject. Unfortunately many original bikes have been “catalogue corrected” and their true configurations are lost to time. It should be understood that the manufacturers produced many regional, promotional, and special order models that never appeared in catalogs. Many of the books listed here are compilations of contemporary ads, manufacturers catalogs, and dealer sheets. I am not implying that these are the only books worth reading on the subject and if you have a book that you think is worthwhile then please contact me to see about including it here. The books listed here are part of my library and are used extensively for the research I do. That said there is still much information contained in print that has not been digitized. The Internet provides a wealth of information and websites such as this contribute to the body of bicycle knowledge.

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