La mountain bike

Year: 2010 Format: 17x21 Pages: 242 Photos: col The mountain bike is becoming an increasingly technological bicycle, which allows you to tackle any type of terrain; but to do it in the best way, different and often very elaborate materials, components and geometries must be chosen.The difference is enormous between a rigid bike without shock absorbers, designed for dirt tracks and a full suspension downhill bike. And between these two extremes the nuances are infinite. The travel of the shock absorbers and forks, the sizes of the tires and even the final weight of the bike change. The components adapt according to the use and level of the bike. The V-Brake brakes give way to hydraulic and disc systems and the driving style approaches that of motocross.In this manual the technical analysis of the vehicle is explored in detail. All the concepts that make each mountain bike unique are explained in simple language thanks to the adjustments that can be made. The reader is thus provided with the necessary basis to choose the ideal bike according to his needs and make the most of it. There is no shortage of visual guides for ordinary and extraordinary maintenance, as well as essential advice for enjoying nature with a vehicle that respects it while offering fun and strong emotions.