Mountain biking is the extreme sport of choice for thousands of adrenaline-crazed individuals, and Mountain Bike Madness is the perfect tribute and account of the sport's exciting lore, reverent, and death-defying tricks. Riders of all levels and riding interests--as well as non-riders--will uncover entertaining, comprehensive text as well as inspiring photography on the sport that put the word "extreme" onto the tongues of millions.
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Mountain biking is the extreme sport of choice for thousands of adrenaline-crazed individuals, and Mountain Bike Madness is the perfect tribute and account of the sport's exciting lore, reverent, and death-defying tricks. Riders of all levels and riding interests--as well as non-riders--will uncover entertaining, comprehensive text as well as inspiring photography on the sport that put the word "extreme" onto the tongues of millions.
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New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 96 p. Contains: Illustrations. Enthusiast Color. Audience: General/trade. Since the 1970s, mountain biking has gone from no-tech to high-tech; Mountain Bike Madness documents the evolution of the mountain bike and the spread of ridership across America. Written in fun, conversational language, and featuring 80 full-color photos, this book takes enthusiasts old and new on a spin with: , The bikes: from cruisers and clunkers to full suspension and titanium, plus notes on gear, treads, and threads-plus practical advice on how much it can all cost., The people: profiles of yesterday's and today's hottest riders! , The styles: street riding, cross-country, freeride, downhill, touring, and even night riding are featured.
