Buying a Bike: How to Get the Best Bike for Your MoneyToday, there are more bikes to choose from than everbefore, and the choice is yours. With the help of thisbook, you'll make easy work of it. Clearly illustratedand concisely written, Buying a Bike explains thedifferences to watch out for and how to make sure you getthe bike that best suits your needs. Separate chapters onselecting the right bike and other equipment, determiningthe correct size, getting comfortable on the bike, buyingsecondhand bikes, using the gears, routine maintenance,and basic repairs. |
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... off - road a lot . That's how they came up with the idea of creating the hybrid . It's a bike that combines some of the mountain bike's characteristics in a package that is easier to ride on the road . If that's the use you'll give your ...
... off - road a lot . That's how they came up with the idea of creating the hybrid . It's a bike that combines some of the mountain bike's characteristics in a package that is easier to ride on the road . If that's the use you'll give your ...
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... off - road cycling , making them precursors to the current mountain bike craze . They are used to best effect on special courses and are less suitable for longer bike rides . Some of the technology for competition - level BMX bikes is ...
... off - road cycling , making them precursors to the current mountain bike craze . They are used to best effect on special courses and are less suitable for longer bike rides . Some of the technology for competition - level BMX bikes is ...
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... roads . Even off - road , in terrain only accessible to mountain bikers , you'll be at risk . The seriousness of the accident is of course another factor . The majority of very serious and fatal accidents involve head injury , many of ...
... roads . Even off - road , in terrain only accessible to mountain bikers , you'll be at risk . The seriousness of the accident is of course another factor . The majority of very serious and fatal accidents involve head injury , many of ...
Contents
Introduction | 9 |
Other Bikes | 22 |
Understanding the Bicycle | 29 |
Copyright | |
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