Biking For Dummies
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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 withoutBiking For Dummies is for beginners who want to start cycling, and for experienced riders looking for reliable info.
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- Wiley Professional Development (P&T)
- 9781394218738
- 9781394218714
- ePub
- 1
- Tyler Benedict
- English
- 2024-04-24
- 100
- 10
- 2
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- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Introduction
- About This Book
- Foolish Assumptions
- Icons Used in This Book
- Beyond the Book
- Where to Go from Here
- Part 1: Starting Off on the Right Wheel
- Chapter 1: Almost Everything You Need to Know about Bicycles
- Recognizing Where Bicycles Come From
- Identifying the Parts of a Bicycle
- Producing a Bike for Every Rider
- Weighing the Benefits of Riding a Bike
- Chapter 2: Sizing Up the Right Bike and Fit
- Measuring Up to a Bicycle’s Angles
- Special Considerations
- Choosing the Proper Bike Size
- Fitting Yourself to Your Bike
- Chapter 3: Cockpit, Part 1: Handlebars, Grips, and Headsets
- Handlebars
- Grips and Handlebar Tape
- Headsets
- Chapter 4: Cockpit, Part 2: Stems, Seatposts, and Saddles
- Stems
- Seatposts
- Saddles
- Chapter 5: Brakes, Wheels, and Tires
- Brakes: The Best Invention Ever
- Wheels
- Tires (and Tubes)
- Chapter 6: Drivetrains
- First Things First: Systems versus Components
- Crankset
- Bottom Bracket
- Chainring
- Chain
- Cassette (or freewheel)
- Derailleur
- Shifter
- Bearings
- Pedals
- Part 2: Buying a New Bike and Other Gear You Need
- Chapter 7: Finding the Perfect Bike
- Road Bikes
- Gravel Bikes
- Cyclocross Bikes
- Mountain Bikes
- Commuter Bikes
- Fitness/Hybrid Bikes
- Cruiser Bikes
- Cargo Bikes
- e-Bikes
- Recumbent Bikes
- Adaptive Bikes
- Kids’ Bikes or Balance Bikes
- Bikes by Frame Material
- Chapter 8: Purchasing Your New Set of (Two) Wheels
- Considering Your Favorite Type of Riding
- Finding Where to Buy a Bicycle
- Knowing What You Can Expect to Spend
- Buying a Used Bike
- Chapter 9: Getting the Necessary Gear and Equipment
- Safety for Your Head: Helmets
- Safety for Your Eyeballs: Sunglasses and Eye Protection
- Safety Illumination: Lights and Reflectors
- Lock It Up
- Ah-Oogah! Horns and Bells
- Items Made for Comfort
- Maintenance Supplies
- Common Accessories
- Part 3: Using and Maintaining a Bicycle
- Chapter 10: Preparing for Your First Ride
- Before Your First Ride
- Before Your Next Ride
- Chapter 11: Riding a Bike 101
- The Basics of Riding a Bike
- Teaching a Kid How to Ride a Bike
- Chapter 12: Riding Safely: Following the Rules of the Road, Path, and Trail
- Keeping Safety in Mind
- Rules of the Road
- Follow Etiquette for Group Rides
- Rules of the Bike Path
- Prepare for Riding in Bad Weather
- Rules of the Trail
- Chapter 13: Fixing and Maintaining Your Bike
- Cleaning Your Bike
- Cleaning the Chain
- Pumping Up the Tires and Checking for Wear
- Adjusting the Brakes
- Knowing What to Do When a Ride Goes Wrong
- Adjusting Gears and Shifting: Mechanical Derailleurs
- Repairing and Replacing a Chain
- What to Do If You Wreck
- Repairing, Replacing, and Retiring Old Bikes and Parts
- Chapter 14: Finding Good Places to Ride
- There’s an App for That
- Locating Local Hotspots
- Riding with the Family
- Joining a Cycling Club
- Taking a Biking-Focused Vacation
- Transporting Your Bike
- Part 4: The Part of Tens
- Chapter 15: Ten Training Tips
- On-the-Bike Workouts
- Off-the-Bike Workouts
- Chapter 16: Ten Bucket List Events
- RAGBRAI
- Five Boro Bike Tour
- Levi’s GranFondo
- Multi-Day Bicycle Tours
- Belgian Waffle Ride
- Grinduro
- 24 Hours of Old Pueblo
- Sea Otter Classic
- Breck Epic
- Great Divide Mountain Bike Route
- Index
- About the Author
- Connect with Dummies
- End User License Agreement