{"product_id":"the-safety-bicycle-by-ian-jones-shire-album-174-paperback","title":"The Safety Bicycle by Ian Jones (Shire Album 174 Paperback)","description":"\u003cp\u003e2nd hand book, very good condition, see images\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Safety Bicycle by Ian Jones (Shire Album 174) offers a concise and illustrated history of the revolution that shaped modern cycling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeginning with early 19th-century experiments by Kirkpatrick Macmillan and the reign of high-wheeler penny farthings, this book details the development of rear-wheel drive, pneumatic tyres, diamond frames, freewheels, and gearing systems. Written by museum officer Ian Jones, it explores how the safety bicycle provided affordable, comfortable, and reliable personal transport to the masses for the first time. Filled with historic photographs and technical insights, this title is a great reference for cycle historians, vintage bicycle collectors, and transport enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrated historical guide to the safety bicycle revolution (Shire Album 174).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraces cycle development from boneshakers and penny farthings to modern bicycle frames.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthored by cycle history expert Ian Jones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRichly illustrated with rare archive photographs and diagrams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat collectible reference for vintage cycling and transport literature enthusiasts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Shire Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52334243676380,"sku":"9780852638040","price":18.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/8297\/3404\/files\/airships-by-patrick-athe-safety-bicycle-by-ian-jones-shire-album-174-paperback-book-0bbott-shire-album-259-paperback-book-0.jpg?v=1787705001","url":"https:\/\/automotobookshop.com.au\/products\/the-safety-bicycle-by-ian-jones-shire-album-174-paperback","provider":"Automoto Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}