Mountain Bike Like a Champion
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"Ned Overend is the grand master of mountain biking. If you want to improve your skills, this is your source."--John Tomac, world mountain bike champion and 10-time national downhill champion
Product Description
* Glide over rocks, logs, and ledges
* Attack steep climbs and rapid descents
* Carve through curves and turns
* Train smart, then ride to win
Improve your performance with these tips, techniques, and off-road tales from mountain biking legend Ned Overend.
"At the 1990 world championships in Durango, Colorado, Thomas Frischknecht and I were locked in a dogfight.... At the start of the fourth and final lap was a pitch of rocky, loose trail that went straight up the face of a ski run.... My Swiss rival had been dismounting and running this climb while I stayed on my bike. On previous laps, I'd opened a little gap, so I knew this would be my chance. I attacked when Thomas got off again. He never caught me.... To ride that steep trail, I had to use five climbing techniques. There's no reason why you can't make them part of your arsenal, too."
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I recently got into mountain biking and headed out to the mountains with some friends. I came home a bloody mess and realized I needed some guidance so that I knew roughly what basic mountain bike techniques I should work on. I bought about four or five different mountain bike books, and this was by far the best of the bunch. Why?
Ned Overend is a mountain bike champ, so he definitely knows his stuff. His book is comprehensive, covering everything from trail etiquette and equipment to basic mountain bike techniques and training regimens. The language in the book is straightforward and easy to understand, but it isn’t simplified to the point where important details are left out.
The only thing I wanted more of was step-by-step action photos demonstrating various techniques. There are some nice shots in the book, but I would have preferred more sequential photographs for some of the more advanced techniques. I guess I’ll have to find a good video for that.
Of course, there’s no substitute for hitting the trails to improve your technique, but if you’re looking to nail down some of the basics, this is the best mountain bike instructional guide out there, hands down.
Whether you are just getting into the sport, or already an avid rider, you will find this book full of useful tips across virtually all dimensions of riding. Ned has done a great job of distilling his years of experience into practical advice that anyone can quickly put to use. Though more photos would be even better, the book is clearly illustrated to ensure that you see each recommendation in action.
I have been mountain biking for more than a year, and the only regret I have about reading this book is that I didn’t do it sooner–it would have saved me from a few falls.
Forget your owner’s manual, this book should be included with every new mountain bike sold!
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sounds like you should consider a medium capacity 4-stroke, with electric start. Since you're a beginner you might find it harder to get used to a 2-stroke 250cc as opposed to a 4-stroke 250 or 400cc. Honda XR250/CRF models etc
kick start may not be your thing, so go for one with an elec start.
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You can't really do that, but the closest you could get to it is put a capo on like, the tenth fret (or higher) and try to use mostly the bottom four strings.
Best of luck (:
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