Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #38775 in Books
• Published on: 1996-10-03
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 197 pages

Synopsis
Describes equipment and techniques for beginners and experts.

Customer Reviews

Great book for beginners!
At first glance, I was disappointed with the lack of glossy photos but on reading the text, discovered it was full of really useful hints. There's lots of techniques discussed and being a bit of a beginner at mountain biking, I found it to be very useful. For me, it was all the stuff about how to climb in a mountain bike more efficiently. I would recommend this book to anyone who is starting out and wants to learn about how to get the technique right. Good stuff!!

It's a good read
I am pretty impressed with this book, when I first flicked through the pages I was a bit dissapointed at it's slightly 'out of date' look that was mostly rflected in the pictures. However when I started reading it, it's really quite hard to put down.
There is lots of tips and tricks for every possible aspect of mountain biking, it even has some training routines. I found that the 'tips from the pro's' bit slightly repetative, that's the only negative point really.
The great thing about this book is it gets you out on your bike trying things you never wanted/thought you could do. Also, you end up going back to it time and time again and reading pages that you didn't read before, like tips on altitude, winter riding and building up to racing.
Oh yes, the cartoon illustrations are top dog!

Want to begin creating or refining your skills?
This book is not for the absolute begginer mountain biker. This book has helped me refine my skills. Maybe every other night I'll plop down in bed and reach past the Mists of Avalon to a slightly lighter piece of paper. Within two minuets I am pumped to go try to pop a wheelie or climb a hill. This book is filled with wit, insperation, and great little tips that we don't all do naturally.