The Mountain Bike Book
  The Mountain Bike Book is a comprehensive guide to the ever-growing world of off-road cycling, offering instant access to a sport that has mass appeal for both beginners and skilled riders alike.
With rare insight and enthusiasm, author Steve Worland explores the excitement, diverse design and amazing technology that surrounds the mountain bike. Thorough coverage of the practical side of mountain biking includes a detailed look at bike anatomy and specialist equipment, as well as riding technique and bike care.
This inspiring book captures the very essence of mountain biking, a sport that has, in a generation, rekindled the spirit of cycling adventure.
- Thorough explanation of the varied disciplines and designs within mountain biking
- Mountain biking fitness tips for everyonw, from beginners to racers
- Comprehensive but easy-to-understand run-down of bike specification
- How to look after your bike
- Full details of specialist riding equipment
- The essentials of off-road riding technique
Table of Contents
1: THE HISTORY of MOUNTAIN BIKING
How did it all start? | The mountain bike becomes a force | Full steam ahead | A social phenomenon | Jack of all trades | MTB heroes | Where to next?
2: MOUNTAIN BIKE TYPES
Downhill | Freeride | Cross country full suspension | Cross country hardtails | Slalom, BSX, dirt jump | Trials | Just riding along
3: COMPETITIVE URGES
Downhill racing | Cross country racing | Slalom, mountain cross | Dirt jumping | Trials | Marathon enduro events | Freeride | Polaris/Trailquest
4: MOUNTAIN BIKE FITNESS
The anatomy of fitness | A basic training guide | The heart of the matter | Converting air to speed | Muscle power | Cyclists' backs | Food | Drink | Fitness tailoring | Race fitness | Biking benefits
5: BIKE ANATOMY: CHASSIS
The basic hardtail | The suspension fork | The full suspension frame | The rear shock | Basic frame materials | Exotic materials | Extra features | Getting the right size
6: BIKE ANATOMY: COMPONENTS
Headsets and bottom brackets | The cockpit | Saddles and seat posts | Rims and tires | Hubs and spokes | Cranksets and pedals | Cassettes and chains | Derailleurs and shifters | Brakes and levers
7: HIT THE TRAIL
Specific clothing | Women's needs | Seasonal layering | Weather proofing | Shoes and helmets | Trailside repair kit
8: TECHNIQUE
Bike set up | Attack! | Go | Stop | Going down | Going up | The bends | Clearing obstacles
9: WORKSHOP
The right tools | Cleaning | Basic care and feeding | Problem spotting | Wheel truing | Tire care and puncture mending tips | Setting up and adjusting gears | Setting up and adjusting brakes | Hubs, headset and bottom bracket bearings | Basic fork care | Inspecting for crash damage
Steve Worland has been a specialist mountain bike journalist for over a decade and has tested over 1,000 bikes for leading monthly publications. He is Editor of What Mountain Bike? and Technical Editor of Mountain Biking UK, Britain's best-selling bike magazine.
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