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Mountain Biking FAQ



This article is the FAQ for mountain biking. It answer most of the questions newbies have about mountain biking.

This FAQ about Mountain Biking was compiled and written by Vincent Cheng.

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






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