This work, the first comprehensive monograph on Puch bicycles, aims to showcase what Puch has achieved in nearly 100 years regarding bicycle development and production in terms of models, technical and athletic performances, and innovations. The two authors, Dr. Wolfgang Wehap and Walter Ulreich, are already well-known through their relevant publications.

Contents include:

• The history of a great success: Johann Puch's bicycle factory, founding years, World War I, the interwar period and economic crisis, World War II, post-war years and economic upswing, sale of the bicycle division to the Italian company Bianchi.
• From early low bicycles to sports and racing bikes, to groundbreaking prototype developments using innovative materials from aluminum to carbon fiber.
• Outstanding athletic achievements.
• Reliability and top-notch quality.