Submitted by
SGT ROCK
a Racer
from Drumheller, AB Date Reviewed: May 26, 2000
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Good illustrations
Weaknesses:
Many
Similar Products Used:
How to Mountain Bike Like a Champion, Effective Cycling
Bottom Line:
This is the goofiest book on mountain biking I've ever read. Only redeeming feature is that it has good illustrations, but in hindsight, they are the only thing that got me through this thing. If you want to read a good book on technique, read Ned's "Mountain Bike Like a Champion." Clear, concise and relevant.
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Submitted by
Devian
a Racer
from Monterey, Ca. Date Reviewed: April 6, 1999
Favorite Trail:
FT. ORD SeaOtter loop
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
good basic skills
Weaknesses:
maybe too basic
Similar Products Used:
TWIST OF THE WRIST
Bottom Line:
This is a good book. I thought that maybe the skills covered were too basic for my needs, but his other book; Twist of the Wrist along with Kenny Roberts Road Racing Techniques are awesome motorcycle racing books. A Gear Higher is like Twist of the Wrist. Probably the most applicable techniques are picking the right line & proper use of the brakes in respect to the location of the rider on the trail/road. Great book for roadies since it seems most have never raced motorcycles. Since there are few books on bikes, this is a cool book to add to the collection.
$ 19.95
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