Expertise meets passion: The book about the love for classic racing and touring bikes

Get your hands dirty and clean your soul... This is the motto with which Gianluca Zaghi devotes himself to his great passion: working on beautiful old bicycles. He has long been considered one of the most sought-after restorers of classic racing and touring bikes worldwide. With "Vintage Wheels" he is now presenting an elegantly designed book to share his knowledge and passion with other connoisseurs and interested parties.

Restoring old bikes is a real art. Creativity and professional skill are equally required. Gianluca Zaghi, a bike and cycling enthusiast since childhood, has the knack and the expertise. He has already breathed new life into hundreds of masterpieces by international frame builders. In this book, he takes his readers into the fascinating world of restorers and reveals the secrets of his craft.

Illustrated with a wealth of photos, Gianluca Zaghi explains what is important when appraising flea market or barn finds, selecting the right tools and materials and the individual steps of a conservative, complete or creative restoration. And of course he also shows a selection of his most beautiful works - in large-format photos that take the viewer back to a time when racing bikes still had an almost heroic aura.

With a foreword by Giancarlo Brocci, an introduction by Mike Wolfe, and guest contributions by Helio Ascari, Luciano Berruti, Wesley Hatakeyama, Aldo Pacini, Stelio Rossi, and Greg Softley.