How To Mountain Bike: Your Step-By-Step Guide To Mountain Biking

By HowExpert

If you want to learn the basics about mountain biking by an everyday expert, then get this step-by-step guide.

In this no-fluff, short, and straight-to-the-point step-by-step guide, you will discover the tips and tricks on how to mountain bike the right way.

- How to mountain bike the right way.
- Mountain biking jumping secrets revealed.
- Bunny hop mountain bike tricks.
- Wheelie mountain biking tips.
- How to ride the mountain bike on trails.
- How to ride the mountain bike on rocky terrain.
- Step-by-step mountain biking techniques.
- Gear shifting tricks explained.
- How to choose the right helmet for mountain biking.
- How to choose the right clothing for mountain biking.
- How to choose the right mountain bike for yourself.
- Different type of mountain bikes explained.
- How to stay in great shape for mountain biking.
- How to maintain your mountain bike the easy and affordable way.

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• Language: English
• Publisher: HowExpert
• Release date: Apr 10, 2011
• ISBN: 9781458116635

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How To Mountain Bike

Your Step by Step Guide To Mountain Biking

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction To Mountain Biking

Test Yourself

The Right Bike

Frame Material

Steel Alloys

Aluminum Alloys

Parts Of A Mountain Bike

Different Types Of Mountain Bicycles

The Cross-Country Mountain Bike

Free ride Mountain Bike

Single-Speed Mountain Bike

Equipment

Clothing

Accessories

Helmet

Helmet Care Tips

Hydration System

Pump

Floor Pumps

Frame-Fit Pumps

Mini-pumps

Shock pump

Saddle Bag

Lubricating Oil

Light Oil

Waterproof Grease

Speedometer

Multi-tools

Eyewear/ Sunglasses/ Goggles

Lighting System (For Night Rides)

Techniques

Gear Shifting

Gear Shifting Advice and Tips

Cadence

Bike Tricks

Wheelie

Endo or Stoppie

Pumping

Bunny Hop

Jumping

Uphill / Climbing

Downhill / Descending

Braking

Maintenance Checklist

Tires

Brakes

Cranks and Chain

Terrains

Trails

Rocky Terrain

Your Body

What To Eat

Carbohydrate Loading: Nutrition for Mountain Biking

Training Considerations for Mountain Biking

Developing Muscle Power

Different Types of Bike Rack

Trunk Mount

Hitch Mount

Spare Tire Mount

Bike Stand (Stand Alone Racks)

Curb Racks

Roof Racks

Recommended Resources

INTRODUCTION TO MOUNTAIN BIKING

Mountain biking is a great way to explore the outdoors, stay in shape, or just have fun. Racing down the side of a mountain is a lot of fun indeed, although it can also be quite dangerous. Mountain biking is fun for the whole family. Just make sure to exercise caution.

So you are looking for a mountain bike that can cope with long hard rides with some scary down hills and quite a few rocks.

There are two sorts of bikes that fit the mold for all cross-country riding:

Lightweight full suspension bike

Entry level hard tail

The full suspension bike outweighs the hard tail bike by at least 2 pounds. Lighter suspension bikes typically cost more. You

Reviews for How To Mountain Bike

[Thomas · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

This book is a meaningless listing of things. Not really worth of reading.