Atomic Zombie's Bicycle Builder's Bonanza - Brad Graham ,Kathy McGowan

Introduction

* Provides detailed, step-by-step instruction showing how to build your own customized bicyles on a shoe-string budget

* Thoroughly illustrated--includes 50 blueprints and 200 photos

* Includes ideas, techniques, advice, and practical tips for the creative builder

* One of the author's creations will be included in the Guinness Book of World Records for the tallest bicycle

Key features

Detailed, step-by-step instructions enable enthusiasts to understand basic concepts and techniques using easy-to-find tools, and quickly acquired skills

You don't need special training or an engineering degree to build unique bicycles--just the interest. The author gives you the rest.

Provides ideas, techniques, advice, and practical tips for the creative builder

Thoroughly illustrated--more than 200 clear photos and 50 bike-building blueprints

Bicycle parts are abundant and inexpensive, making this a low-cost hobby the entire family can enjoy

About the authors

Brad Graham has been constructing creative bicycles since the early 1980s. He is founder and host of the atomiczombie.com Web site, dedicated to his flamboyant bicycles and inventions, which receives approximately 2500 hits a week. Co-owner of Freedom2000 Complete Technical Services, which provides robotics design, computer network setup and maintenance, data storage and recovery, and security services, Mr. Graham is also a Network Engineer, Electronics Technician, and Programmer.
Kathy McGowan is also a bicycle enthusiast and proud owner of her custom Kool Kat low racer. Additionally, Miss McGowan coordinates the logistics and marketing aspects of Brad?s many bicycle, robotics, computer, and publishing projects, manages the daily operations of Freedom2000 Complete Technical Services, and provides customized personal computer training.

Table of contents

Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1: Basic Tools and Skills
Chapter 2: Acquiring Raw Materials
Chapter 3: Welding Basics
Chapter 4: Planning and Designing
Chapter 5: Taking It Apart
Chapter 6: The Infamous Chopper
Chapter 7: Winter Warriors
Chapter 8: The Sky Is The Limit
Chapter 9: Multiple Riders
Chapter 10: One-Wheeled Wonders
Chapter 11: Life in the Fast Lane
Chapter 12: Unclassified Rolling Objects
Chapter 13: Finishing and Restoration
Chapter 14: Bicycle-Building Resources
INDEX