Mountain Bike Like a Champion by Ned Overend, Ben Hewitt, Ed Pavelka
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Book Reviews of Mountain Bike Like a Champion
Book Review: Must read for new mountain bikers!
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is great, I have only had it for a week, but it is an easy read, and not boring. New Overend covers many different aspects of mountain bike technique, and keeps it interesting. This book has helped me with my confidence already. I would suggest this book to anyone who likes mountain biking and would like to learn how to ride better.Book Review: Wonderfully helpful and well written
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been riding adult bikes for 31 years. This book taught me balance exercises that I did not know. Lots of the book just repeats stuff that can be found elsewhere but that is valuable too. Shouldn't there be one compendium that captures 95% of the knowledge on a subject? This is a wonderful book and very well priced.Book Review: Words of wisdom from a mountain bike legend!
Summary: 5 Stars
Anyone who has been involved in the sport of mountain biking knows that Ned Overend has played the game better than most. Ned's eloquent explanations coupled with real life "mountain bike racing" anecdotes creates an invaluable book for every mountain bike enthusiast and racer.Book Review: If it's by Ned, it has to be good.
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is like a Mountain Bikers Bible. Anybody who rides in the mountains should get this book. It will make you a better rider and it could save you from a bad bike accident.Book Review: As close to a mountain biking bible as there is
Summary: 4 Stars
I recently got into mountain biking and headed out to the mountains with some friends. I came home a bloody mess and realized I needed some guidance so that I knew roughly what basic mountain bike techniques I should work on. I bought about four or five different mountain bike books, and this was by far the best of the bunch. Why?Ned Overend is a mountain bike champ, so he definitely knows his stuff. His book is comprehensive, covering everything from trail etiquette and equipment to basic mountain bike techniques and training regimens. The language in the book is straightforward and easy to understand, but it isn't simplified to the point where important details are left out.
The only thing I wanted more of was step-by-step action photos demonstrating various techniques. There are some nice shots in the book, but I would have preferred more sequential photographs for some of the more advanced techniques. I guess I'll have to find a good video for that.
Of course, there's no substitute for hitting the trails to improve your technique, but if you're looking to nail down some of the basics, this is the best mountain bike instructional guide out there, hands down.