Wheelsuck Posted May 28, 2008 Posted May 28, 2008 Hi can anyone recommend a book on MTBing specifically the techniques and technical stuff. Not too interested in the history and glossy pictures of scenic rides-just the how to stuff.
TitusTi Posted May 28, 2008 Posted May 28, 2008 There's a book written by Brian Lopes, it's quite cool, a bit of an ego stroke but he does impart some useful info though.
Wheelsuck Posted May 28, 2008 Author Posted May 28, 2008 Thanks Titus, looks like you are the only MTBer that can read
RenierSteffen Posted May 28, 2008 Posted May 28, 2008 If you search on Amazon there are plenty of books, only bummer you have to order and they are quite pricey. But if you want good books - thats your best bet.
Dirtbreath Posted May 28, 2008 Posted May 28, 2008 There is one by Mountain Bike Magazine available on kalahari.net. Just type in mountain bike skills in the search. One of the local magazines has just been running a series on skills. Either ride or bicycling.
Wheelsuck Posted May 28, 2008 Author Posted May 28, 2008 Thanks Renier and DB, just had a look at Alibris.com an online second hand book store. Books are 1 Euro but then 18eURO for shipping. Can never win and then of course the Import tax even if it is second hand SARS dont care!
jabbathemutt007 Posted May 28, 2008 Posted May 28, 2008 Hi can anyone recommend a book on MTBing specifically the techniques and technical stuff. Not too interested in the history and glossy pictures of scenic rides-just the how to stuff. Ned Overend's book is quite good:<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Mountain-Bike-Like-Champion-Overend/dp/1579540813">Mountain Bike Like a Champion</a>
Baaisikilist Posted May 28, 2008 Posted May 28, 2008 Mastering MTB skills by Lee McCormack and Brian lopes, excellent skills/techniques book...
HomerSimpson Posted May 28, 2008 Posted May 28, 2008 Agree, the Lopes/McCormack book: available from Kalahari...http://www.kalahari.net/books/Mastering-Mountain-Bike-Skills/632/27959236.aspx
AndreZA Posted May 28, 2008 Posted May 28, 2008 What ever happend to ride until you fall and then you know not to do that again.
HomerSimpson Posted May 28, 2008 Posted May 28, 2008 If you read a book first then you can fall with a lot more style.
Wheelsuck Posted May 28, 2008 Author Posted May 28, 2008 Agree with you Homer, then at least I can get up and think what I did wrong.....very much like a self help book. Now at least I will know why I've fallen.
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