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If you’re looking for the ultimate mountain bike guide for the totally honed, welcome to William (Not Bill) Nealy’s world. Nealy’s expertise (acquired through years of crash and burn) enables him to translate hard-learned reflexes and instinctive responses into easy-to-understand drawings drawings that will make you a much better rider. Nealy’s cartoon illustrations combine insight with humor and knowledge with humiliation. So, if you are ready to shorten the learning curve and master the advanced techniques of mountain biking, get ready to have some laughs and log a few miles with William Nealy.

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"Had some tricks I learned on my own, but pointed out better when you must use them. Good illustrations and clear writing. Has information that I had not learned in a couple of years of mountain biking that is helping me improve! It is dated with toe clips, but this has not effect on what you learn that I can see. Very helpful overall and friends are borrowing it."

Product details Paperback 172 pages Publisher Menasha Ridge Press; First edition (April 10, 1992) Language English ISBN-10 0897321146

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Mountain Bike! A Manual of Beginning to Advanced Technique William Nealy 9780897321143 Books Reviews

• I would have looked at the publishing date and dismissed this book entirely (and unfairly). I have not ridden single track in over ten years, and mostly got by on general good shape back then. This book is a godsend. 90% of the information and tips inside are timeless. No, it doesn't go into the advances in gear since it was written, but the basic fundamentals are spot on perfect. Do not let the publishing date turn you off, if you are trying to go beyond just rails to trails and into a bit more off road, this is a great resource. It may not be the only book you need, but it is a great starting point.
• This is a fun beginners mtb book. Advanced guys aren't going to get much out of it. This more oriented on telling you what not to do. A lot of examples from the authors experience mtb and his injuries. Here's a clue from my experience. Don't try catch yourself with your leg when you are going down. You'll get a nasty break and be out of action for six months.
• If you don't have this book nor have read any of William Nealy's other books and like cartoon drawings and good stories about how to and how not to do then this book is a good read..
  
  I have his Kayaking books and added this one just because.. the information is practical and is jam packed with just about everything..
• Great book for teaching all fundamentals of mt biking. I would give this book 5 stars but the only problem its all cartoons and I am not much a fan for illustrated cartoon graphics. But otherwise the information that William presents is invaluable and I would recommend this to any beginner or novice mt biker to learn about the sport and enhance their mt biking skills.
• I haven't been mountain biking yet, but t like this book. Referencing issues addressed by other reviewers. It is somewhat dated. I could tell from looking at the helmets in the pictures and the author talking about his worst crash among other smaller references.
  
  I was not put off by the text and the fact it's a cartoon makes it really easy, quick read. Although, I have no way of knowing whether the advanced techniques are outdated, I wanted an introduction. I think the basic concepts are explained pretty well and I am not the quickest study. I also appreciated his suggestions for practicing falls, suggested dismounts, and learning in your own backyard.
  
  I think the use of humor brings the sport alive, and appreciate the look into the "culture" of the sport. I am a pretty ambitious skier so I can relate to it for the most part. I mean, if you're going to do something dangerous, you want to feel like you are going to have fun and fit in with the other "fun hogs" on mountain. I thought this book was funny, and it made me want to give this sport a try. In my opinion, some of the more "technical manuals" lack this quality.
  
  As with any book about sports, you can't develop the motor skills from the book (although I seriously wish such a skiing text existed). It just gives you some idea of what you will be doing on the mountain.
  
  I was actually thinking of writing the author to tell him how much I enjoyed the book, but unfortunately he has been dead for more than a decade, which is probably why there has been no update. The copy I received was from the 13th printing, and I feel that says something about this book, despite the fact it lacks new information. Obviously, it should be supplemented with another book or voracious reading of internet posts related to mountain biking, but for being the most entertaining sports manual I have ever read, - 5 stars.
• Awesome book! An informative and entertaining read to hone your skills before heading out to the trail!
• Not sure on negative reviews, but this is solid book on mtn biking. Granted some things are not up-to-date, but c'mon, do you need someone telling you that clipless pedals are the latest and greatest? Duh. The skills taught here are fundamental and very practical. What really separate this book from others is that the author tells it all, his bad experiences, good experiences and how we can learn from them. Very, very useful and will help you avoid countless cuts and bruises you would have gotten had you learned them from experience! And it's so much fun to read because the humor is just hilarious!
• Had some tricks I learned on my own, but pointed out better when you must use them. Good illustrations and clear writing. Has information that I had not learned in a couple of years of mountain biking that is helping me improve! It is dated with toe clips, but this has not effect on what you learn that I can see. Very helpful overall and friends are borrowing it.