Full Description
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.
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
