Books by Robert Penn
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review 1: This is a fascinating book for anyone interested in the history of the bicycle OR the current state of the bicycle (spoiler: it's not that different today)! I am a light-to-moderate cycling enthusiast and I found myself unable to put this book down. I also found myself more and...
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review 1: Enjoyable paean to the bicycle and craftsmanship. Penn tells the story of his quest to build himself the perfect racing bike. While explaining how his bespoke bike is made by the best manufacturers and craftsmen of bicycles and bicycle parts, he also writes about the industrial a...
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review 1: Without a doubt, Robert Penn is a great writer. However, this book failed to catch my attention due to its highly technical nature. This is not a criticism – if you’re into learning about what every piece of the bicycle is called, what it does and its history, then this is the ri...