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Do you dream of whooshing down tight, technical single track with ease or expertly bunny hopping over deadfall Well, stop dreaming. Mountain Bike Technique will help you master basic off road moves, so you can perfect your riding technique. Veteran mountain bike author Steve Jones explains why and how his technique works and offers a wealth of important information, including How to perfect the art of braking How to navigate different terrain such as sand, rock, and mud and the secret to cresting long, steep climbs Steve Jones has ridden off road for eight years. From all his journeys, he's learned that few joys compare to threading a tight line on a mountain bike. Jones is also the author of Mountain Biking the Seep South and Mountain Bike! Florida. Table of Contents Introduction GETTING STARTED Fitting a bike's frame to yours Accessories helmet, glasses, gloves, clothing, pedals, noisemakers, pumps and patches Before you ride bike racks, stretching Snackin' and sippin' YOUR FIRST MOVES Setting the saddle Getting a grip on braking brake dancing, rainly day rides, when braking fails Pedaling pointers Shifting gears Steering a steady off road course Tactical hops DIFFERENT TERRAIN Sandy terrain Riding rocky roads Mud slinging THE UPS and DOWN of MOUNTAIN BIKING Onward and upward Climbing berms Tips for a decent descent MOVES off the BIKE Pushes Carryovers Stream crossings, on and off bike THE LAST WORDS on TECHNIQUE
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