These are the top 10 books you need to read if you are interested in mountain biking. These books contain information on how to work on your mountain bike, riding techniques, and how to train for mountain bike riding. Read the original article on OldGloryMTB.com with links to buy the books in this presentation.

1. 10 MUST READ
BOOKS FOR
MOUNTAIN
BIKERS
Presented by:
OldGloryMTB.com

2. I’VE READ QUITE A FEW
MOUNTAIN BIKE BOOKS
OVER THE YEARS.
THERE IS A LOT OF GREAT KNOWLEDGE OUT THERE TO
BETTER PREPARE YOU FOR RACING, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
YOUR BIKE, AS WELL AS SHOW YOU NEW SKILLS TO WORK
ON.
I’M GOING TO SHARE WITH YOU A SELECTION OF MY
FAVORITE MOUNTAIN BIKE BOOKS. SOME OF THESE
BOOKS ARE NEWER AND SOME ARE CLASSICS.

3. Mountain Bike Master:
Essential Skills and Advanced
Techniques Made Easy
"Do you dream of whoosing
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"

4. Mountain Bike Magazine's
Complete Guide To Mountain
Biking Skills
From breaking to bunny hopping,
speed jumping to switchbacks-- here
are the skills you need to catch big air
and experience the best of off-road
riding.
* Selecting the right rig for you and
your budget.
* Step-by-step drills for clearing
obstacles, popping wheelies and more.
* How to hammer it and ride faster
than you ever thought possible.
* Seven ways to stay alive by avoiding
face plants, biffs and other crash
landings.
* All-weather strategies for plowing
through mud, rain and snow.
* Pro advice on entering your first off-
road race.
* Riding responsibly to save the trails.
* Planning the perfect tour and
enjoying a fat-tire vacation.
* Tons more practical info for aspiring
and die-hard dirtheads.

5. Mastering Mountain Bike
Skills
Mastering Mountain Bike Skills is
your guide for riding better, faster
and more confidently on all
terrain. World champion racer
Brian Lopes and renowned coach
Lee McCormack provide you with
all of the key techniques and skills
you’ll need to take your ride to
the next level.
This new and improved edition of
Mastering Mountain Bike Skills
provides detailed, technical
instruction for every mountain
biking discipline:
· Trail
· Gravity
· Aggro
· Racing
· and more

6. The Mountain Biker's
Training Bible
Joe Friel has a masters degree in
exercise science and has trained
endurance athletes since 1980.
His clients include elite amateur
and professional road cyclists,
mountain bikers, and triathletes
and duathletes. His clients have
included national champions,
world championship competitors,
and an Olympian.
Mountain biking presents unique
challenges, and noted expert Joe
Friel addresses them all in his
latest book. Covering every aspect
of training, he helps riders
maximize their experience and
minimize problems.

7. Bicycling Magazine's
Complete Guide to Bicycle
Maintenance and Repair for
Road and Mountain Bikes
Inside are thousands of tips to repair and
maintain any road or mountain bike.
Whether it's the latest model or a classic
that has thousands of miles on it,
beginners or experienced riders can keep
their bikes on the road longer and spend
less time in the repair shop. With this
ultimate repair manual:
* Build a dream bike workshop with
complete plans and comprehensive tool
lists
* Wow ride partners with tricks for fixing
breakdowns with a minimum of tools
* Roll wheel hoops and save time and
money
* Dial in suspension shocks for
comfortable rides
* Discover top tricks from professional
mechanics
* Expertly work on any style of brakes,
including the V-Brake
* Overhaul freewheels and cassettes for
peak performance
* Service clipless pedals for maximum
safety

8. Just Ride: A Radically
Practical Guide to Riding
Your Bike
In 87 short, two-to-three page
chapters, it covers:
• Riding: Count Days, Not Miles;
Corner Like Jackie Robinson; Steer with
Your Hips, Shift with Your Legs
• Suiting Up: The Shoes Ruse;
Ponchos—the Ultimate Unracer’s
Garment
• Safety: #1 Rule—Be Seen; Helmets
Aren’t All They’re Cracked Up to Be
• Health and Fitness: Why Riding Is
Lousy All-Around Exercise; Saddles
Don’t Cause Impotence; Drink When
You’re Thirsty—Not Before
Also includes chapters on Accessories,
Upkeep, and Technicalities as well as a
final chapter titled “Velosophy” that
includes the essential, memorable
thought: Your Bike Is a Toy—Have Fun
with It.

9. Essential Bicycle
Maintenance & Repair
Essential Bicycle Maintenance & Repair
provides simple step-by-step instructions,
accompanied by up-close photos,
illustrations, and advice, for more than
100 repairs. You’ll learn these skills and
more:
• Adjust derailleurs and troubleshoot
shifting problems.
• True your wheels and tweak your hubs
for a silky-smooth ride.
• Install caliper, cantilever, or V-brakes.
• Repair a broken chain on the roadside.
• Fix flats in no time flat.
• Maintain pedals and cleats for
efficiency and comfort.
• Install or adjust a headset.
• Install handlebars, including aero bars
and flat bars.
• Adjust your saddle for a perfect fit.
• Determine if a triple crankset is right for
you.

10. The Mountain Bike Skills
Manual: Fitness and Skills for
Every Rider
Engagingly written by a true
veteran, The Mountain Bike Skills
Manual also features numerous
stunning full-color photos of step-
by-step biking trick shots. It is a
must for beginner to intermediate
mountain bikers.
The Mountain Bike Skills Manual
is the ideal all-around
introduction to the sport,
covering the history of mountain
biking from the 1970s to the
present day; cross-country riding,
including where to ride and
facilities; competitions, core skills
and techniques; the lowdown on
all the available equipment; and
how mountain biking will develop
in the future.

11. Zinn & the Art of Mountain
Bike Maintenance
Zinn & the Art of Mountain Bike
Maintenance is the world’s best-
selling book on mountain bike
maintenance and repair. This
smartly organized and clearly
illustrated guide—now in two
colors for easier reference—can
make a bike mechanic out of
anyone.
Lennard Zinn’s expert advice
makes quick work of mountain
bike repair. Newcomers and
experienced mechanics alike will
benefit from the hundreds of
illustrations, the exploded views
of how components go together,
and Zinn’s practical, time-saving
tips. Zinn’s friendly advice and
years of experience make tackling
even the most daunting task fun
and easy.

12. Bike Repair & Maintenance
For Dummies
By coupling step-by-step instructions and
detailed photos and illustrations, Bike
Repair & Maintenance For Dummies gives
readers the information they need to
keep their bikes in working order, often
without taking it to the shop.
Get to know your bike — understand its
parts and how they work together
Set up your repair area — assess your
space and stock up on the tools of the
trade
Handle common bike repairs — from tires
to wheels, from brakes to the chain, get
your hands dirty with routine repair
procedures
Go beyond the basics — tackle advanced
repairs involving the frame and
suspension, pedals, and shifting and
steering systems
Keep your bike wheeling along —
perform preventive maintenance and
annual tune-ups to keep your bike in
good working order
Guarantee a great ride — from adjusting
the handlebars to checking tire pressure,
know the steps to take before you ride

13. HOPEFULLY YOU FOUND
SOME BOOKS DURING
THIS PRESENTATION THAT
YOU FEEL WILL HELP YOU
WITH YOUR RIDING AND
BIKE REPAIRS.
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