Part I: A Guide to this FAQ

1A. Contents

1B. A Few Words From the Author

1C. How to get this FAQ

1D. IMBA Rules of the Trail

1E. Disclamier

Part II: Riding Skills

2A. Basic riding position

2B. Turning

2C. Braking

2D. Shifting

2E. Uphills

2F. Downhills

2G. Front wheel wheelie

2H. Small Logs

2I. Logs about 1' to 2'

2J. Bunny hopping

2K. Water riding

2L. Mud riding

2M. Loose Stuff

2N. Skidding

2O. Singletracks

2P. Switchbacks

2Q. Track Stand

2R. Riding down stairs

Part III: Tech

3A. Installing Grips

3B. Clipless Pedals

3C. How to increase braking power

3D. Shifters

3E. Improving Grip Shifters' rear shifting

3F. Brake Squeak

3G. Aheadsets vs. Conventional Headsets

3H. Bar ends

3I. Tire Info

3J. Grease/Wax/Oil

3K. Frame Materials

3L. Fork Upgrade

3M. V Brakes

Part IV: Miscellaneous

4A. Seinfeld's Bike

4B. Race Tips

4C. Mountain Biking Dictionary

4D. Mail order vs. Local Bike Shops

4E. MTB Commuting

4F. Weight Lifting

4G. Knee Pain

4H. What to Carry

4I. Mountain Bike IRC Channel

4J. MTB mailing list