{"product_id":"9781681881591","title":"The Total Bicycling Manual: 301 Tips for Two-Wheeled Fun","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEverything you need for enjoying the sport of cycling, from \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003efinding your perfect bike to customizing your ride without spending a fortune, learning to do your own repairs and maintenance, ride with confidence in traffic or on any road or trail, to participating in races, cyclocross, and other biking activities.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou never forget how to ride a bike . . . but do you know how to get a great deal on a used bike (and avoid getting ripped off!), set up your commuter bike for optimal safety (without sacrificing fun), plan the perfect family ride for kids of all ages, \u003ci\u003eand \u003c\/i\u003etrain for your first endurance ride? Bicycle Times magazine reaches hundreds of thousands of “everyday cyclists”—riders who care more about having a great ride than spending a year’s salary on a tricked-out racing bike. Their mission is to make cycling fun and accessible for everyone . . . families, commuters, travelers, and weekend warriors included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is the one practical manual every cyclist should have—right next to the toolbox or stashed in a pannier. A quick but comprehensive intro chapter on finding the right bike for every need (and why so many cyclists are sure they need one of each!), which includes detailed information on what to look for in a new or used bike, when to pay a little more for components, and where you can economize creatively.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFilled with practical, wheels-on-the-ground tips, this book will make you a better rider, take you places you never thought you’d go, and make sure you never get stranded by the roadside without the tools or know-how to fix your ride.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCycling Basics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Choose the right Bike for You\u003cbr\u003e Customize Your Ride\u003cbr\u003e Your Helmet Can Save Your Life\u003cbr\u003e Dress for Any Weather\u003cbr\u003e Clipless Pedals and Cycling Shoes—Yes or No?\u003cbr\u003e Understand the Drive Train\u003cbr\u003e Give Me a Brake\u003cbr\u003e Find a Fixie\u003cbr\u003e Try an E-Bike\u003cbr\u003e Ride the Road\u003cbr\u003e Take to the Trails\u003cbr\u003e Cruisers and Fat Bikes\u003cbr\u003e Bikes for Kids\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRiding Skills and Adventures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Fit Your Bike to Your Body\u003cbr\u003e Make Simple Adjustments\u003cbr\u003e Brake Confidently\u003cbr\u003e Use Your Gears for Maximum Efficiency\u003cbr\u003e Know the Rules of the Road\u003cbr\u003e Use GPS and Fitness Apps\u003cbr\u003e Bike for Fitness\u003cbr\u003e Commute in Comfort\u003cbr\u003e Ride a Bike in a Dress\u003cbr\u003e Pedal in Any Shoes (Including Stilettos!)\u003cbr\u003e Dominate Trail Rides\u003cbr\u003e Get Off Road\u003cbr\u003e Try Cyclocross\u003cbr\u003e Get Around Town\u003cbr\u003e Lock It Up\u003cbr\u003e Seek Out a Velodrome\u003cbr\u003e Try a Road Race\u003cbr\u003e Train for Endurance Rides\u003cbr\u003e Ride with the Family\u003cbr\u003e Take a Bike Vacation\u003cbr\u003e Ride in the Rain\u003cbr\u003e Ride in Snow\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRepair and Maintenance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Buy the Tools You Need\u003cbr\u003e Do a Basic Tune-Up\u003cbr\u003e Fix a Flat\u003cbr\u003e Fix a Blowout\u003cbr\u003e True a Wheel\u003cbr\u003e Change a Bottom Bracket\u003cbr\u003e Replace Brake Cables\u003cbr\u003e Switch Out Your Brakes\u003cbr\u003e Shim a Seat\u003cbr\u003e Pimp Your Ride\u003cbr\u003e Cut Down a Basket\u003cbr\u003e Troubleshoot a Headset\u003cbr\u003e Install Racks\u003cbr\u003e Keep Everything Greased Up\u003cbr\u003e Do Emergency Repairs\u003cbr\u003e Pack a Touring Toolkit\u003cbr\u003e Winterize Your Bike\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weldon Owen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47032153604336,"sku":"9781681881591","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781681881591_p0.jpg?v=1763769144","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781681881591","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}