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10 MUST READBOOKS FORMOUNTAINBIKERSPresented
by:OldGloryMTB.com
IVE READ QUITE A FEWMOUNTAIN BIKE BOOKSOVER THE YEARS.THERE IS
A LOT OF GREAT KNOWLEDGE OUT THERE TOBETTER PREPARE YOU FOR RACING,
REPAIR AND MAINTAINYOUR BIKE, AS WELL AS SHOW YOU NEW SKILLS TO
WORKON.IM GOING TO SHARE WITH YOU A SELECTION OF MYFAVORITE
MOUNTAIN BIKE BOOKS. SOME OF THESEBOOKS ARE NEWER AND SOME ARE
CLASSICS.
Mountain Bike Master:Essential Skills and AdvancedTechniques
Made Easy"Do you dream of whoosingdown tight, technical
single-track with ease or expertlybunny hopping over deadfall?Well,
stop dreaming,Mountain Bike Technique willhelp you master basic
off-road moves, so you canperfect your riding technique.Veteran
mountain bike authorSteve Jones explains why andhow his technique
works andoffers a wealth of importantinformation, including: Howto
perfect the art of braking;how to navigate differentterrain such as
sand, rock, andmud; and the secret"
Mountain Bike MagazinesComplete Guide To MountainBiking
SkillsFrom breaking to bunny hopping,speed jumping to switchbacks--
hereare the skills you need to catch big airand experience the best
of off-roadriding.* Selecting the right rig for you andyour
budget.* Step-by-step drills for clearingobstacles, popping
wheelies and more.* How to hammer it and ride fasterthan you ever
thought possible.* Seven ways to stay alive by avoidingface plants,
biffs and other crashlandings.* All-weather strategies for
plowingthrough mud, rain and snow.* Pro advice on entering your
first off-road race.* Riding responsibly to save the trails.*
Planning the perfect tour andenjoying a fat-tire vacation.* Tons
more practical info for aspiringand die-hard dirtheads.
Mastering Mountain BikeSkillsMastering Mountain Bike Skills
isyour guide for riding better, fasterand more confidently on
allterrain. World champion racerBrian Lopes and renowned coachLee
McCormack provide you withall of the key techniques and skillsyoull
need to take your ride tothe next level.This new and improved
edition ofMastering Mountain Bike Skillsprovides detailed,
technicalinstruction for every mountainbiking discipline: Trail
Gravity Aggro Racing and more
The Mountain BikersTraining BibleJoe Friel has a masters degree
inexercise science and has trainedendurance athletes since 1980.His
clients include elite amateurand professional road
cyclists,mountain bikers, and triathletesand duathletes. His
clients haveincluded national champions,world championship
competitors,and an Olympian.Mountain biking presents
uniquechallenges, and noted expert JoeFriel addresses them all in
hislatest book. Covering every aspectof training, he helps
ridersmaximize their experience andminimize problems.
Bicycling MagazinesComplete Guide to BicycleMaintenance and
Repair forRoad and Mountain BikesInside are thousands of tips to
repair andmaintain any road or mountain bike.Whether its the latest
model or a classicthat has thousands of miles on it,beginners or
experienced riders can keeptheir bikes on the road longer and
spendless time in the repair shop. With thisultimate repair
manual:* Build a dream bike workshop withcomplete plans and
comprehensive toollists* Wow ride partners with tricks for
fixingbreakdowns with a minimum of tools* Roll wheel hoops and save
time andmoney* Dial in suspension shocks forcomfortable rides*
Discover top tricks from professionalmechanics* Expertly work on
any style of brakes,including the V-Brake* Overhaul freewheels and
cassettes forpeak performance* Service clipless pedals for
maximumsafety
Just Ride: A RadicallyPractical Guide to RidingYour BikeIn 87
short, two-to-three pagechapters, it covers: Riding: Count Days,
Not Miles;Corner Like Jackie Robinson; Steer withYour Hips, Shift
with Your Legs Suiting Up: The Shoes Ruse;Ponchosthe Ultimate
UnracersGarment Safety: #1 RuleBe Seen; HelmetsArent All Theyre
Cracked Up to Be Health and Fitness: Why Riding IsLousy All-Around
Exercise; SaddlesDont Cause Impotence; Drink WhenYoure ThirstyNot
BeforeAlso includes chapters on Accessories,Upkeep, and
Technicalities as well as afinal chapter titled Velosophy
thatincludes the essential, memorablethought: Your Bike Is a
ToyHave Funwith It.
Essential BicycleMaintenance & RepairEssential Bicycle
Maintenance & Repairprovides simple step-by-step
instructions,accompanied by up-close photos,illustrations, and
advice, for more than100 repairs. Youll learn these skills andmore:
Adjust derailleurs and troubleshootshifting problems. True your
wheels and tweak your hubsfor a silky-smooth ride. Install caliper,
cantilever, or V-brakes. Repair a broken chain on the roadside. Fix
flats in no time flat. Maintain pedals and cleats forefficiency and
comfort. Install or adjust a headset. Install handlebars, including
aero barsand flat bars. Adjust your saddle for a perfect fit.
Determine if a triple crankset is right foryou.
The Mountain Bike SkillsManual: Fitness and Skills forEvery
RiderEngagingly written by a trueveteran, The Mountain Bike
SkillsManual also features numerousstunning full-color photos of
step-by-step biking trick shots. It is amust for beginner to
intermediatemountain bikers.The Mountain Bike Skills Manualis the
ideal all-aroundintroduction to the sport,covering the history of
mountainbiking from the 1970s to thepresent day; cross-country
riding,including where to ride andfacilities; competitions, core
skillsand techniques; the lowdown onall the available equipment;
andhow mountain biking will developin the future.
Zinn & the Art of MountainBike MaintenanceZinn & the
Art of Mountain BikeMaintenance is the worlds best-selling book on
mountain bikemaintenance and repair. Thissmartly organized and
clearlyillustrated guidenow in twocolors for easier
referencecanmake a bike mechanic out ofanyone.Lennard Zinns expert
advicemakes quick work of mountainbike repair. Newcomers
andexperienced mechanics alike willbenefit from the hundreds
ofillustrations, the exploded viewsof how components go
together,and Zinns practical, time-savingtips. Zinns friendly
advice andyears of experience make tacklingeven the most daunting
task funand easy.
Bike Repair & MaintenanceFor DummiesBy coupling
step-by-step instructions anddetailed photos and illustrations,
BikeRepair & Maintenance For Dummies givesreaders the
information they need tokeep their bikes in working order,
oftenwithout taking it to the shop.Get to know your bike understand
itsparts and how they work togetherSet up your repair area assess
yourspace and stock up on the tools of thetradeHandle common bike
repairs from tiresto wheels, from brakes to the chain, getyour
hands dirty with routine repairproceduresGo beyond the basics
tackle advancedrepairs involving the frame andsuspension, pedals,
and shifting andsteering systemsKeep your bike wheeling along
perform preventive maintenance andannual tune-ups to keep your bike
ingood working orderGuarantee a great ride from adjustingthe
handlebars to checking tire pressure,know the steps to take before
you ride
HOPEFULLY YOU FOUNDSOME BOOKS DURINGTHIS PRESENTATION THATYOU
FEEL WILL HELP YOUWITH YOUR RIDING ANDBIKE REPAIRS.THE FULL ARTICLE
CAN BE FOUND AT:OLDGLORYMTB.COM/SUGGESTED-MOUNTAIN-BIKE-BOOKS