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Explore, travel, and get fit on two wheels Biking For Dummies will teach you the basics of riding your bike as a workout or as a mode of transportation. Great for people of all ages and fitness levels, this book shows you how to select the best bike for your needs, how to ride safely, and how to maintain your bicycle, so you can enjoy the many adventures that lie ahead. This entertaining Dummies guide answers all your questions about e-bikes, cycling etiquette, must-have gear and gadgets, and staying safe out there. Plus, you’ll find bicycle maintenance advice and tips that will help you get faster and ride farther, even if you’re starting from zero. Become a cyclist, the Dummies way. Choose the right bike for you and find places to ride it Use correct form, learn the rules of the road, and enjoy every ride Learn to keep your bike or e-bike in good shape for years to come Discover which equipment you need, and which you can live without Biking For Dummies is for beginners who want to start cycling, and for experienced riders looking for reliable info. Start with a quick ride around the block and branch out to long rides and exciting cycling vacations. There’s no limit to where two wheels can take you.

Table of Contents:
Introduction 1 Part 1: Starting Off on the Right Wheel 5 Chapter 1: Almost Everything You Need to Know about Bicycles 7 Chapter 2: Sizing Up the Right Bike and Fit 15 Chapter 3: Cockpit, Part 1: Handlebars, Grips, and Headsets 31 Chapter 4: Cockpit, Part 2: Stems, Seatposts, and Saddles 47 Chapter 5: Brakes, Wheels, and Tires 59 Chapter 6: Drivetrains 93 Part 2: Buying a New Bike and Other Gear You Need 113 Chapter 7: Finding the Perfect Bike 115 Chapter 8: Purchasing Your New Set of (Two) Wheels 145 Chapter 9: Getting the Necessary Gear and Equipment 157 Part 3: Using and Maintaining a Bicycle 181 Chapter 10: Preparing for Your First Ride 183 Chapter 11: Riding a Bike 101 193 Chapter 12: Riding Safely: Following the Rules of the Road, Path, and Trail 205 Chapter 13: Fixing and Maintaining Your Bike 225 Chapter 14: Finding Good Places to Ride 263 Part 4: The Part of Tens 277 Chapter 15: Ten Training Tips 279 Chapter 16: Ten Bucket List Events 287 Index 293

About the Author :
Tyler Benedict is the founder of bikerumor.com, the world’s leading cycling tech blog. Their mission since 2008 has been to provide the most up-to-date and accurate coverage of the newest road, gravel, commuter and mountain bikes, as well as their components and gear—plus product reviews. Tyler is an expert on the latest cycling trends, technologies, and equipment.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781394218714
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
  • Publisher Imprint: For Dummies
  • Height: 231 mm
  • No of Pages: 320
  • Returnable: Y
  • Spine Width: 25 mm
  • Width: 185 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1394218710
  • Publisher Date: 30 May 2024
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Returnable: Y
  • Weight: 431 gr


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