The Mountain Bike Book

The Mountain Bike Book

by SteveWorland (Author)

Synopsis

This fully updated edition is an inspiring and comprehensive look into the ever-growing world of off-road cycling. It explains with rare insight why mountain bikes have re-invented the popular image of the bicycle, making riding a bike fashionable, comfortable, pleasant and ultimately extremely rewarding. It covers the history, the excitement, the diverse styling and the remarkable technology that surrounds the mountain bike. It offers readers an educational look at the mountain bike's roots, its heroes, and the often baffling design diversification of its many disciplines. There are also sections on the practical aspects of riding technique, fitness, specialist kit, bike anatomy and bike care.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 168
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Publisher: J H Haynes & Co Ltd
Published: 26 Mar 2009

ISBN 10: 1844256731
ISBN 13: 9781844256730

Author Bio
Steve Worland has been riding off-road for about 35 years. He's been a specialist mountain bike journalist for nearly two decades and he's tested about 2,000 bikes for leading MTB monthly publications. He's currently Technical Director of the UK's best-selling bike magazine, Mountain Biking UK.