Top Dead Center 2: Racing and Wrenching with Cycle World's Kevin Cameron
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| Rating | : | 4.28 (734 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0760336083 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 304 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-11-24 |
| Language | : | English |
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Finding out what I dont know about motorcycles. G. Quinn Reading this latest offering from Kevin Cameron reminds me what I dont know about motorcycles. Quite a lot really. I have Kevin's earlier book and this one is just as good, which means its great. Kevin's explanation of how things work is exact yet easy to read and understand. Reading Kevin is one thing, talking. "His usual brilliance" according to John Joss. TDC2 is a new, four-part collection of Cameron's CYCLE WORLD columns back to 197His usual brilliance John Joss TDC2 is a new, four-part collection of Cameron's CYCLE WORLD columns back to 1974: `Memorable Machines,' `Timeless Technology,' Gearhead Geniuses' and `Racing Revealed.' The first ~200 pages cover motorcycle technology, back to the first motorized bicycles. The last 100 recount men, memorable moments and import. : `Memorable Machines,' `Timeless Technology,' Gearhead Geniuses' and `Racing Revealed.' The first ~200 pages cover motorcycle technology, back to the first motorized bicycles. The last 100 recount men, memorable moments and import. just like his columns Pedro Diaz In his first book, Kevin gave long winded stories about years past, which were indeed a pleasure to read, but I was hoping for his in depth, technical expertise written in terms a layman can understand, just like his columns on Cycle World. Well, that is just what we get in TDC 2. It's not a straight collection
“Enthusiasts, aficionados and addicts alike will find something to celebrate and plenty to simply enjoy in this second collection of the incomparable Kevin Cameron’s articles and columns from Cycle and Cycle World magazines. In the wide world of motorcycle writing, there is no one quite like Kevin Cameron – and nothing quite like the opportunity this book offers for joining him on a long, entertaining, enlightening ride.” -CycleWorld
“Cameron,” writes Dean Adams on SuperbikePlanet, “is easily one of the most well read and well known motojourno scribes on the planet. His column--TDC--is read with interest each month by everyone who fancies himself a serious mover or shaker or even serious enthusiast. From Marlboro Roberts mechanics in Europe to a quiet woodworker in LaCrosse Wisconsin, all read his columns in Cycle World and Motorcycle International, addicted to the imagery.” Enthusiasts, aficionados, and addicts alike will find something to celebrate and plenty to simply enjoy in this second collection of the incomparable Kevin Cameron’s articles and columns from Cycle and Cycle World magazines. Sometimes technical, sometimes philosophical, always entertaining, the pieces are arranged thematically, and Cameron provides a brief introduction putting each into context. In the wide world of motorcycle writing, there is no one quite like Kevin Cameron--and nothing quite like the opportunity this book offers for joining him on a long, entertaining, enlightening ride.