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Krista PerkinsPublication and Editorial Design

Patrick Dooley

Book Redesign

Project Synopsis Synopsis

Redesign an illustrated book of your own choosing. In determining your choice for a redesign don’t pick a book that you think is already well designed. Instead find a book whose subject matter is interesting to you and will provide interesting design possibilities- ties – be prepared to talk about the rationale behind your decision. You will design a minimum of 12 parts for your book: a cover, title page, table of contents, and 8 typical spreads including at least one chapter opening/divider spread, and 6 – 7 spreads with illustrations). These spreads must have variety and as a group address all the fundamental problems of the publication. You must also design a special fea-ture (e.g. time line for a book on a historical subject) not found in the original book and that grows out of your books subject matter, adding extra value to the book.

Your design should deal equally well with the various parts of the book. Through its typography it should help communicate the essential nature of the content of the book while being clear and accessible. The grid (of your devising) should create structure and continuity between the parts. The cover, like a small poster, needs to communi-cate instantly and convincingly through type and image the subject matter of the book. A book is a three-dimensional object that works in time like a film. As you move from spread to spread—sequence and continuity are of the essence. Each class period during this project you need to be keeping all the various parts in mind as parts of a greater whole.

As I run my black and white plaid rain boot over the embossed CLASS NOTES 1.27.11

—special Feature ideas —callouts—suggestions, health, fun bike signals—how many people bike in different countries—what makes a good route—portrait/ landscape/ square—mirror or identical

2.1.11—audience; 18-25—square book—normal book orientation—one simple black and white—one more complex overlaying pictures

2.8.11—larger headers—get rid of numbers on the contents (left side)—try more diagrams—keep moving forward

2.15.11—make sure pics are at 200dpi; open in Photoshop—explore more covers—add more spreads

2.17.11—simple straight cover—orginal image,; pick up the saturation —text wrap

CONTENT ANALYSIS ContentThe book biking to work consist of nine chapters convincing one why they should bike to work, how to get started in picking and buying a bike, and then once one has spent the time and money, how to keep maintenance on your bike. There are also interesting facts and recently asked questions throughout the book as well as diagrams.The reason for picking this book, was because the cover attracted to me the book, but when I opened and began turning the pages I saw how unorganized the context of the book was. I saw a lot of potential for improvement.

A positive aspect about this book is that there was a great deal of information to work with. The chapters have a headings, subheading, interesting facts, charts and graphs.

1.Chapeter Heading: Why bike?Sub Heading: Biking keeps you healthy and makes you feel betterSub Heading: Biking means a less polluted journeySub Heading: Biking helps you lose weightSub Heading: Biking saves you moneyExtract: Biking at a moderate pace of about 10 miles per hour...Sub Heading: Biking is quicker and offers more flexibilityExtract: fact: Research shows that car occupants are exposed to 2-3 times the level of pollution of cyclists

There are a few more subheadings to this chapter, but some of the subheadings can be made into other parts of the text such as a side bar.

More Chapter Headings2. Can you bike to work?3. Buying a bike4. What else do you need?5. Getting started6. Bicycle maintenance for beginners7. Is your workplace bicycle-friendly?8. It’s not all work9. Further information

Illustrations: This book contains full page photographs of people on bikes, charts, and bike diagrams.

Audience: The audience of my book is anywhere from a young adult; freshman in col-lege, and up. This book includes both male and female, also has no certain financial concerns, but if one is tight on money this is a good way to go about things and get a great workout while doing it.

Concerns: The main problems with the book is that there is no variation with the type. All the text runs as one block on the entire page. There is not much differentiation between the different content parts. Also there seems to be a limited photo supply. I also think the paper chose to print this book does not flatter the photography at all.; It makes the pictures look very flat, and unappealing. To make this book more appealing to viewers, I’m going to add captions, extracts, pull quotes, and side bars to the text. I believe all the information in there, it just needs to be organized better. I’m also going to pull from other source such as books and the internet, to find more appealing pictures. I am going to work with some of the existing pictures in the book. I am going to add color, texture, and an overall cohesiveness.

To suggest colorTo suggest modernTo suggest organizationTo suggest simpleTo suggest iconsTo suggest circularTo suggest movement

Biking helps you lose weight

Although out calorie intake has risen in the past 30 years, over 60% of us are either overweight

or obese; this is almost entirely due to reduced levels of exercise, which have fallen dramati-

cally with the rise in car use and the paralle fal in walking and bike riding.

only work in the short terms, cycling not only burns the calories —it is also good for your

health and general sense of well being.

Biking saves you money

The AAA estimates that the average car cost 52 cents per mile to run; and cyclist dont need to

feed parking meters or pay to park in a garage or parking lot.

Compare the cost of running a car or mo nthly parking fees with the $500 it cost to buy a good

quality bike and equipkent, which will last you three or more years; you can easily see how

much money b iking towork will save you, even if you only use your bike for part of the journey.

You don’t have to see the car to start cycling (most regular cyclists are also motorist), but a bike

can often replace ne car in a two car family. If you live in a major city with good ublic transpor-

tation you might not need a car at all, as a bicycle cab be faster and more convenient.

Biking at a

moderate pace of about

10 miles per hour burns on

average 400 calories per

hour for woman and 450 per

hour for menWhy Bike

If you are thinking “I can’t, bike, I live too far from work I don’t want to breathe pol-

might change your mind.

Biking keeps you healthy and makes you feel better. Regular exercise helps people

feel better; studies show that cyclist are absent fewer days and are more productive

at work. On average, regular cyclist

— add over 2 years to their life expectancy

—

yonger

— are 50% less likely to experience depression

Doctors advice a

minimum of 30 minutes

moderate exercise a day

work your way up to

longer journeys—you

will soon again gain

Don’t drive to the gym

—bike to work!“ Reseach shows that car occupants are exposed to 2-3 times the level of pollution”

page opener

Side Bar

Chapter Title

Pull Quote

Call Out

Body TextHeader

MOOD BOARD

Spreads: First Round

Why Bike? ......................................................................

Can you bike to work? ...................................................

Buying a bike ................................................................

What else do you need? ................................................

Getting started .............................................................

Bicycle maintenance for beginners ...............................

Is your work place bicycle friendly? ...............................

Its not all work ..............................................................

Further information ......................................................

CONTENTS

1

9

17

33

43

51

63

73

81

Why Bike

If you are thinking “I can’t, bike, I live too far from work I don’t want to breathe pol-

luted air, I’m too old, I don’t want to get hot and sweaty, I’m unfit... “this book just


Biking keeps you healthy and makes you feel better. Regular exercise helps people

feel better; studies show that cyclist are absent fewer days and are more productive

at work. On average, regular cyclist


— have the general fitness and health of someone 10 years

yonger


Doctors advice a



to keep fit; if you feel

unfit, start slowly and

work your way up to



confidence and fitness.


—bike to work!“ Reseach shows that car occupants are exposed to 2-3 times the level of pollution”


Although out calorie intake has risen in the past 30 years, over 60% of us are either overweight

or obese; this is almost entirely due to reduced levels of exercise, which have fallen dramati-

cally with the rise in car use and the paralle fal in walking and bike riding.

Losing weight is often seen as the best way to improve self-confidence, wheras fad diets often

only work in the short terms, cycling not only burns the calories —it is also good for your

health and general sense of well being.










Biking at a





hour for men

SPREAD VARIATIONS

Spreads: First Round

Biking is cool

Over the past 50 years riding a bicycle

has received bad press: it was the

forgotten most of transportation, the

car was king, everybody who didnt

have a car was perceived to be poor,

and people felt defined by the car

they drove. But things are changing;

these days mobile phones, Blackberrs,

and IPods are the most important

accessories for the image connscious,

and biking is becoming part of this

new fashion. Cycling, and the healthy,

enviormentally friendly lifestyle it

represents, is now used to advertise

mobile phones, laptops, cameras, and

ironically, cars.Boasting baout how quickly you get to

work takes on a whole new dimension

when you ride a bike. Cyclist spend less

on transportation but on average earn

more than the average income.

“A typical cyclist is a rish, healthy, image-conscious professional”

Biking is quicker and offers more flexibility

cyclist are the most puntual of all e mplyess: traffic jams do not affect them, neither do train dealys.

Even if you don’t get snarled up in a traffic jam, parking aa car can be a nightmare, whereas a bicycle

can usually be parked right outside your workplace.

Speed and reliability are the reasons why urgent deliveries are made by messengers in the world’s

busiest cities.

The roads of major cities and towns are almost at gridlock during rush hour; average speeds have

hardly risen since 1900, and in some cases have fallen. Because a bicycle is incredible space ef-

ficient, if we can convert uncessary car trips to bike trips, then our congestion levels will fall.

SPREAD VARIATIONS

Spreads: First Round / DESIGN 2

01 Why Bike? 09

Can you bike to

work? 17 Buying a

bike 33 What else

do you need? 43

Getting started 51

Bicycle maintenance

for beginners 63

Is your work place

bicycle friendly? 73

Its not all work 81

Further information

CONTENTS

Why BikeIf you are thinking “I can’t, bike, I live too far from work I don’t want to breathe pol-

luted air, I’m too old, I don’t want to get hot and sweaty, I’m unfit... “this book just


Biking keeps you healthy and makes you feel better. Regular exercise helps people feel better; studies show that cyclist are absent fewer days

and are more productive at work. On average, regular cyclist


— have the general fitness and health of someone 10 years

yonger


Doctors advice a minimum of 30 minutes moderate exercise a day to keep fit; if you feel un-fit, start slowly and work your way up to longer journeys—you will soon again gain confidence and fitness. Don’t drive to the gym —bike to work!

“ Reseach shows that car occupants are exposed to 2-3 times the level of pollution”


Although out calorie intake has risen in the past 30 years, over

60% of us are either overweight or obese; this is almost entirely

due to reduced levels of exercise, which have fallen dramatically

with the rise in car use and the paralle fal in walking and bike

riding.

Losing weight is often seen as the best way to improve self-

confidence, wheras fad diets often only work in the short terms,

cycling not only burns the calories —it is also good for your health

and general sense of well being.










Biking at a





hour for men

Biking is cool

Over the past 50 years riding a bicycle has received bad press: it

was the forgotten most of transportation, the car was king, every-

body who didnt have a car was perceived to be poor, and people

felt defined by the car they drove. But things are changing; these

days mobile phones, Blackberrs, and IPods are the most important

accessories for the image connscious, and biking is becoming

part of this new fashion. Cycling, and the healthy, enviormentally

friendly lifestyle it represents, is now used to advertise mobile

phones, laptops, cameras, and ironically, cars.Boasting baout how quickly you get to work takes on a whole new

dimension when you ride a bike. Cyclist spend less on transporta-

tion but on average earn more than the average income.

“A typical cyclist is a rish, healthy, image- conscious professional”


cyclist are the most puntual of all e mplyess: traffic jams do not affect them, neither do train dealys.

Even if you don’t get snarled up in a traffic jam, parking aa car can be a nightmare, whereas a bicycle

can usually be parked right outside your workplace.

Speed and reliability are the reasons why urgent deliveries are made by messengers in the world’s

busiest cities.

The roads of major cities and towns are almost at gridlock during rush hour; average speeds have

hardly risen since 1900, and in some cases have fallen. Because a bicycle is incredible space ef-

ficient, if we can convert uncessary car trips to bike trips, then our congestion levels will fall.

Buying A BikeMayor Richard M. Daley has made it his goal to make the city of chicago the most

bicycle-friendly city in the United States.

You don’t need to go to a bicycle shop to buy a bicycle, as you can get

them almost anywhere: online, in department stores, and by mail order.

The advantage of buying yo ur bike from a dedicated bicycle shop is

that the sales staff are likely to be more knowledgeable and helpful in

choosing the right bike for your needs.

The advantage of buying online from large retailers is that youc an

sometimes save money. The risk you take is that if you are unable to try

the bike first, you will not be able to check that it is the right size. If you

dont know much about bicyle design and components, the bike you

Buying A Bike

There is a certain amount of personal prefrence in bike size, so there

can be no better advice than to try the bike first before buying it.

Nothing beasts expert advice —talk to you local bike shop staff, and

ask them to set the bike up for you.

Spreads: 2ND ROUND / book 1 continuation

Mountain and

hybrid bicycle

Traditional, ladies,

city bicycle

Racing, touring

bicycle

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There is a certain amount of personal prefrence in bike size, so there can be no better advice

than to try the bike first before buying it. Nothing beasts expert advice —talk to you local

bike shop staff, and ask them to set the bike up for you.

Buying A Bike

There is a certain amount of

personal prefrence in bike size,

so there can be no better advice

than to try the bike first before

buying it. Nothing beasts expert

advice —talk to you local bike

shop staff, and ask them to set

the bike up for you.

As with shoes getting the right

size of bike will make a big iffer-

ence to you comfor; but unlike

shows, there is a big consider-

able amount of adjustments in

the handle bar and saddle height

of a bike, so it can be set up for

you perfectly.

These days, although mountain bikes come in many shapes and sizes, the most suit-able types for the city riding are cross country or all terrain bikes (ATB). These both have tough frames, good brakes, lots of gears, knobby tired, suspension forks, and sometimes rear suspension. The cross cuntry bike design is to allow the rider to climb and descend off-road tracks at the fastest speed.ADVANTAGE — Mountain bikes are strong, easy to comtrol, and can be taken off-road on the weekends for a bit of fun

DISADVANTAGE — A mountain bike does not come with accesories to make city riding more comfortable.

Road - racing bikes are desiged for speed. They are light, have larger diameter wheels with think smooth tired for the minimum of rolling resistance, good brakes, many gears, and usually drop handlebars to make for a very low aerody-namic posture.ADVANTAGE — Speed. There is no quicker was to ride around a city than on a road-racing bike.

DISADVANTAGE — The proce can be very high for a good racing road-racing bike, which can make them attrac-

tive to theives.

The hybrid or trekking bike is amixture of the best elements of the road and mountain bikes, and therefore very well suited to urban cyclist and leisure riders. They have larger diameter wheels, like road-racing bikes, but slightly wider rims and tires making them stronger. They maintain good speed on the road and give the rider good control and stability. Likemountain bikes, they come equipped with lots of gears and have good brakes.ADVANTAGE — When fully equipped, hybrids are perfect for commuting for the average rier

DISADVANTAGE — Not as fast as road-racing bike or as tough as a mountain bike.

Mountain BIke — $120 -6,000

Road - Racing — $400 - 12,000

Hybrid — $300 - 1,500

These bikes are typicall steel framed and are wither single speed or have interna; hub gears wutg 3 - 7 speeds. They are fully equipped with mudguards, chain cover, even a dress guard. They have riser handle bars that are slightly angled upward, or have moustache handlebars that angle aroud like a moustache, giving a very upright riding posistion that is often referred to as “ sit-up-and-bed”.ADVANTAGE — The upright posture makes them comfortable to rie and gived you good visibility

DISADVANTAGE —They can be heavy and slower than other bike designs

The size of the wheels is anywhere from 12” to 26” — the smaller the wheels, the more compact the bike is when folded, but because of the size of the wheels they are less stable and the bike is not easy to ride fast. These bikes feel very nimble, but riding them can be tiring if you spend long persiod in the saddle.ADVANTAGE — Small and compact, they easily fit on public transportation and habe a small storage footprint

DISADVANTAGE — Less comfortable and slower to ride, they are also more exspensive than a standard bike

with the same parts specification.

Cruiser have a laid-back riding posture for cruising down board walks and cycle paths, along beaches, and through parks. They are generally brightly colored, with shiny mudguards and parts. They only have 3,5, or 7 speeds, and they often do not have very good brakes.ADVANTAGE — They look stylisha nd feel comfortable over short distances

DISADVANTAGE — The wide handlebars arenot good for heavy traffic, and they are often heavy and slow.

Traditional Roadsters and CIty Bikes — $340 - 1,200

Folding and Compact Bikes — $300 - 2,000

Cruiser Bikes — $360 - 1,000

Comfort bikes are fitted with comfortable grips, smooth rolling semi-thing tires, suspension on the front fork and seat post, as well as a comfortable saddle. Like mountain bikes, they com with many gears and god brakes.ADVANTAGE — They are very comfortable and easy to ride and versatile enough to ride in the city and for leisure.

DISADVANTAGE —They are slower than a hybrid bicycle, and never come fully equipped with mudguards

or rear rack.

Electric bikes suppliment the rider’s pedal power with a battery powered motor. A torque sensor detects how hard the rider is pushing on the pedals and sup-pliments this by the power. Electric bikes can also come with a throttle like a motorbike, but all electric bikes are set to a maximum speed of 15 mph. They are very usefll for hilly terrain, or for riders who do not want to strain themselves.ADVANTAGE — Perfect for older and less able cyclist who want a little help, or for very hilly cities

DISADVANTAGE —They are heavier, more exspensive, and cannot go any fast than 15 mph.

Comfort Bikes — $500 - $1,200

Electric Bikes — $800 - $3,000

Get a bicycle. You will certainly not regret it.

—Mark Twain

SPREAD VARIATIONS

Biking to WorkRauri McMullan




Spreads:FINALS

Biking to Work


Chelsea Green Publishing Company

Biking to WorkRory McMullan

Cheslea Green Publishing Company

Why Bike? ......................................................................

Can you bike to work? ...................................................

Buying a bike ................................................................

What else do you need? ................................................

Getting started .............................................................

Bicycle maintenance for beginners ...............................

Is your work place bicycle friendly? ...............................

Its not all work ..............................................................

Further information ......................................................

1

9

17

33

43

51

63

73

81

I enjoy biking to work. It is good exercise and is good for

the environment."

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CONTENTS

1

SPREAD VARIATIONS

Why Bike?If you are thinking “I can’t bike, I live too far from work I don’t want to breathe polluted air, I’m too old, I don’t want to get hot and sweaty, I’m unfit... (this book just might change your mind).

Biking keeps you healthy and makes you feel better. Regular

exercise helps people feel better; studies show that cyclist are absent

fewer days and are more productive at work. On average, regular cyclist.

add over 2 years to their life expectancy

have the general fitness and health of someone 10 years

younger

are 50% less likely to experience depression

“ Research shows that car occupants are exposed to 2-3 times the level of pollution”

Doctors advise a



to keep fit; if you feel

unfit, start slowly and

work your way up to



confidence and fitness.


—bike to work!


Although our calorie intake has risen in the past 30 years, over 60% of us are either

overweight or obese; this is almost entirely due to reduced levels of exercise, which

have fallen dramatically with the rise in car use and the parallel fall in walking and

bike riding.

Losing weight is often seen as the best way to improve self-confidence, whereas fad

diets often only work in the short terms, cycling not only burns the calories —it is

also good for your health and general sense of well being.


The AAA estimates that the average car cost 52 cents per mile to run; and cyclist don’t

need to feed parking meters or pay to park in a garage or parking lot.

Compare the cost of running a car or monthly parking fees with the $500 it cost to

buy a good quality bike and equipment, which will last you three or more years; you

can easily see how much money biking to work will save you, even if you only use

your bike for part of the journey.

You don’t have to see the car to start cycling (most regular cyclists are also motorist),

but a bike can often replace ne car in a two car family. If you live in a major city with

good public transportation you might not need a car at all, as a bicycle cab be faster

and more convenient.

Biking at a


10 miles per hour burns

on average 400 calories

per hour for woman and

450 per hour for men.

Biking is cool

“A typical cyclist is a rich, healthy, im-age-conscious professional.”

Cyclist are the most punctual of all employes: traffic jams do not affect them, neither do

train delays. Even if you don’t get snarled up in a traffic jam, parking a car can be a night-

mare, whereas a bicycle can usually be parked right outside your workplace.

Speed and reliability are the reasons why urgent deliveries are made by messengers in

the world’s busiest cities.

The roads of major cities and towns are almost at gridlock during rush hour; average

speeds have hardly risen since 1900, and in some cases have fallen. Because a bicycle

is incredible space efficient, if we can convert unnecessary car trips to bike trips, then

our congestion levels will fall.


Over the past 50 years riding

a bicycle has received bad press: it was

the forgotten most of transportation,

the car was king, everybody who didn’t


and people felt defined by the car they

drove. But things are changing; these

days mobile phones, Blackberry, and

IPods are the most important acces-

sories for the image conscious, and

biking is becoming part of this new

fashion. Cycling, and the healthy,

environmentally friendly lifestyle it



ironically, cars.

Boasting about how quickly you get to


when you ride a bike. Cyclist spend less on

transportation but on average earn more than

the average income.

Saddle Adjust height so leg bends only

slightly with ball of foot on pedal at bottom of stroke. Tighten securely.

TiresInflate to correct

pressure. Check tires frequently. Replace

when worn.

Chain/Chain Guard A chain guard will prevent clothes

from catching in the sprocket. Check for damaged links and

maintain a nug, but not too tight, fit. Clean chain frequently and

lubricate with light oil once a year.

PedalsTo prevent foot slippage, choose rubber treaded pedals or metal pedals with firmly attached toe clips. Tighten pedal spindles. Replace worn out pedals.

SpokesReplace broken ones promptly. Keep them tight.

WheelsTighten wheel nuts. Wheels that wobble are unsafe. Change lubricating grease once a year.

Handlebars Adjust for your comfort. Keep stem well down in fork and tighten securely. Replace missing or damaged handlebar grips. Lubricate head set once a year.

17You don’t need to go to a bicycle shop to buy a bicycle, as you can get them almost

anywhere: online, in department stores, and by mail order. The advantage of buy-

ing your bike from a dedicated bicycle shop is that the sales staff are likely to be

more knowledgeable and helpful in choosing the right bike for your needs.

The advantage of buying online from large retailers is that you can sometimes

save money. The risk you take is that if you are unable to try the bike first, you will

not be able to check that it is the right size. If you don’t know much about bicycle

design and components, the bike you buy might be cheap but not actually very

good value. You generally get what you pay for, and if a bike looks too cheap to be

true it probably is, as it is likely to be made with the cheapest parts and might be

heavy and unreliable.

If you decided to buy through mail order or online the bike is likely to be delivered

only is part-assembled and with untuned gears, brakes, and wheels. Although

most quality online or mail order companies will tune the bike before they box it,

and all that is usually required is straightening the handlebars and putting on the

front wheel and pedals (which is quite simple to do), it can seem difficult for the

less mechanically proficient. A poorly assembled bike is dangerous to ride.

Finally, break and gear cables will stretch after about 2 to 3 weeks of riding. A bike

shop will usually give an after-sale service fee of charge, and adjust he cables for

you. If you buy online or at a department store you will need to do this yourself.

Buying A Bike

Buying A Bike

Mayor Richard M. Daley has made it his goal to make the city of Chicago the most bicycle-friendly city in the United States. Mayor Daley has several bicycle ambassadors, with eight full ti-time staff, who teach drivers how to interact safely with cyclist, educate children on bike safety, and attend community events.

Mountain and

hybrid bicycle

Traditional, ladies,

city bicycle

Racing, touring

bicycle

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24-2925-3026-3127-3228-3329-3437-37

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15161718192022




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25-3527-3129-3331-35

43485358

17192123

in cmcm in

in cmcm in

in cmcm in

71-8176-8681-9186-97

28-3230-3432-3634-38

50555862

19.521.52324.5

There is a certain amount of personal preference in bike size, so there

can be no better advice than to try the bike first before buying it.

Nothing beats expert advice —talk to you local bike shop staff, and

ask them to set the bike up for you. There is a certain amount of per-

sonal preference in bike size, so there can be no better advice than to

try the bike first before buying it.

Buying A Bike

If you have quick -

release wheels, it

is usually easier to

remove the wheel

to work on a flat,

wlthout it should be

possible to fix the

tire while the wheel

is still on

As with shoes getting the right size of bike will make a big difference to your

comfort; but unlike shoes, there is a considerable amount of adjustments in the

handle bar and saddle height of a bike, so it can be set up for you perfectly.

Traditional Roadsters and City Bikes Folding and Compact Bikes

The size of the wheels is anywhere from

12” to 26” — the smaller the wheels, the

more compact the bike is when folded,

but because of the size of the wheels they

are less stable and the bike is not easy to

ride fast. These bikes feel very nimble, but

riding them can be tiring if you spend long

periods in the saddle.

These bikes are typically steel framed and

are wither single speed or have internal;

hub gears 3–7 speeds. They are fully

equipped with mudguards, chain cover,

even a dress guard. They have riser handle

bars that are slightly angled upward, or

have moustache handlebars that angle

around like a moustache, giving a very up-

right riding position that is often referred

to as “ sit-up-and-bed”.

Comfort bikes are fitted with comfortable

grips, smooth rolling semi-thing tires,

suspension on the front fork and seat

post, as well as a comfortable saddle.

Like mountain bikes, they com with many

gears and good brakes.

Electric bikes suppliment the rider’s pedal

power with a battery powered motor. A

torque sensor detects how hard the rider

is pushing on the pedals and suppliments

this by the power. Electric bikes can also

come with a throttle like a motorbike, but

all electric bikes are set to a maximum

speed of 15 mph. They are very usefull for

hilly terrain, or for riders who do not want

to strain themselves.

— $340 - 1,200 — $300 - 2,000

$800 - $3,000 $500 - $1,200

Electric Bikes Comfort bikes

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3

4

Further Information

If you are looking for cycling companion, maps, training, group rides, and events, or

help with getting your bike fixed, there are many places where you can get support

and advice.

Adventure Cycling Association: An organization that is an all around cycling

resource that increaes maps for personalized tours and is working with other orga-

niziations to develop the National Bicycle Route Network. www.adventurecycling.

org. They publish Adventure Cyclist magazine and The Cyclist Yellow Pages.

Bike Collective Network: Aims to strengthen and encourage communication

and resource sharing between existing and future community bike shops. Their

Web sit directory and wiki include links to scores of bike collectives, bike shops, and

pro-bicycling organizations around the world. www.bikecollectives.org.

Bike-to-Work-Week: A nationally coordinated week of events in many states,

cities, and town, to promote cycling nationwide. It usually happens the third week

of May. See the LAB Web sit www.bikeleague.org.

Car-Free Day (September 22): Once a year, as part of a world-wide initiative,

people everywhere are asked to leave their cars at home and travel more sustain-

ably. The say is often characterized by a series of events organized to promote

sustainable travel. One of the most popular events is the car-free festival, where a

road is closed to traffic for a day to allow the local community to enjoy activities like

slow bicycle races, fancy dress competitions, and sometimes bands and entertainment.

National Bicycle Route Network: Still in its planning phase, this network of

bike paths and bike trails will stretch from coast to coast. http://adventurecycling.org/routes/index.cfm

National Bike Month: May is Natinal Bike Month, which includes Bike-to-Work

Week. Find out more at the Web site of the League of American Bicyclist (LAB) www.bikeleague.org.

She Cycles: A British Web site with forums and tips for women cyclist. www.shecycles.com

Winter Riding: For tips about riding your bicycle in winter, check out the Icebike

Website at www.icebike.com

“Get a bicycle. You will certainly not regret it.”—Mark Twain





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the average income.

Saddle Adjust height so leg bends only

slightly with ball of foot on pedal at bottom of stroke. Tighten securely.

TiresInflate to correct

pressure. Check tires frequently. Replace

when worn.

Chain/Chain Guard A chain guard will prevent clothes

from catching in the sprocket. Check for damaged links and

maintain a nug, but not too tight, fit. Clean chain frequently and

lubricate with light oil once a year.

PedalsTo prevent foot slippage, choose rubber treaded pedals or metal pedals with firmly attached toe clips. Tighten pedal spindles. Replace worn out pedals.

SpokesReplace broken ones promptly. Keep them tight.

WheelsTighten wheel nuts. Wheels that wobble are unsafe. Change lubricating grease once a year.

Handlebars Adjust for your comfort. Keep stem well down in fork and tighten securely. Replace missing or damaged handlebar grips. Lubricate head set once a year.

You don’t need to go to a bicycle shop to buy a bicycle, as you can get them almost

anywhere: online, in department stores, and by mail order. The advantage of buy-

ing your bike from a dedicated bicycle shop is that the sales staff are likely to be

more knowledgeable and helpful in choosing the right bike for your needs.

The advantage of buying online from large retailers is that you can sometimes

save money. The risk you take is that if you are unable to try the bike first, you will

not be able to check that it is the right size. If you don’t know much about bicycle

design and components, the bike you buy might be cheap but not actually very

good value. You generally get what you pay for, and if a bike looks too cheap to be

true it probably is, as it is likely to be made with the cheapest parts and might be

heavy and unreliable.

If you decided to buy through mail order or online the bike is likely to be delivered

only is part-assembled and with untuned gears, brakes, and wheels. Although

most quality online or mail order companies will tune the bike before they box it,

and all that is usually required is straightening the handlebars and putting on the

front wheel and pedals (which is quite simple to do), it can seem difficult for the

less mechanically proficient. A poorly assembled bike is dangerous to ride.

Finally, break and gear cables will stretch after about 2 to 3 weeks of riding. A bike

shop will usually give an after-sale service fee of charge, and adjust he cables for

you. If you buy online or at a department store you will need to do this yourself.

Buying A Bike

Buying A Bike

Mayor Richard M. Daley has made it his goal to make the city of Chicago the most bicycle-friendly city in the United States. Mayor Daley has several bicycle ambassadors, with eight full ti-time staff, who teach drivers how to interact safely with cyclist, educate children on bike safety, and attend community events.





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Concept Statement

The book biking to work consist of nine chapters convincing one why they should bike to work, how to get started in picking and buying a bike, and then once one has spent the time and money, how to keep maintenance on your bike. There are also interest-ing facts and recently asked questions throughout the book as well as diagrams.The reason for picking this book, was because the cover attracted to me the book, but when I opened and began turning the pages I saw how unorganized the context of the book was. I saw a lot of potential for improvement.

Audience

The audience of my book is anywhere from a young adult; freshman in college, and up. This book includes both male and female, also has no certain financial concerns, but if one is tight on money this is a good way to go about things and get a great workout while doing it.

Concerns

The main problems with the book is that there is no variation with the type. All the text runs as one block on the entire page. There is not much differentiation between the different content parts. Also there seems to be a limited photo supply. I also think the paper chose to print this book does not flatter the photography at all.; It makes the pictures look very flat, and unappealing. To make this book more appealing to view-ers, I’m going to add captions, extracts, pull quotes, and side bars to the text. I believe all the information in there, it just needs to be organized better. I’m also going to pull from other source such as books and the internet, to find more appealing pictures. I am going to work with some of the existing pictures in the book. I am going to add color, texture, and an overall cohesiveness.

Reflection

The process of designing this book was enjoyable. From the very beginning I had a direction that I wanted to go in and I stuck with it. My book design has not changed since day one of designing the spreads. I felt that I was on track for the entire pro-cess.

The only part that may have slowed up my pace was designing the title page and the cover. I had a hard time trying to get the main idea of my book onto the cover. In the end I think the book turned out very well.

I especially enjoyed learning how to make the book binding. That is a process that I am going to keep in my tool belt, and use occasionally.

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