Bicycle Commuter's Handbook
* Gear You Need * Clothes to Wear * Tips for Traffic * Roadside Repair
Published on 4. June 2013
104 pages
978-0-7627-9346-4 (ISBN)
Description
As sensible as it may seem in an era when fuel prices are skyrocketing in tandem with environmental consciousness, a switch to bicycle commuting doesn't necessarily happen overnight. Certain questions arise: Do I really need that $1,500 bike? Are Lycra shorts necessary? What about traffic rules? What to do when a tire blows? In The Bicycle Commuter's Handbook, veteran cyclist, bike commuter, professional messenger, and author Robert Hurst gives you all the answers you need for worry-free riding.
- The ultimate, practical miniguide to tips, tricks, technique, and gear
- Compact and user-friendly
- For riding to work, to the grocery store, or just around town
- Color photos and illustrations
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Robert Hurst
Bicycle Commuter's Handbook
* Gear You Need * Clothes To Wear * Tips For Traffic * Roadside Repair
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08/2013
Falcon Guides
€13.00
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Person
Robert Hurst is the author of The Cyclist's Manifesto and The Art of Cycling (both FalconGuides) and has logged nearly 200,000 miles on his bike. He lives in Denver, Colorado.
Content
- The Bicycle Commuter's Handbook
- Contents
- Introduction: Bike Commuting on the Rise
- The Costs and Benefits of Commuting by Bike
- PART I: Equipment and Clothing
- Which Bike to Use?
- Frame Materials
- Bike Fit
- Troubleshooting Bike Fit
- Pedals and Shoes
- Fenders
- Lights
- Reflective Gear
- Bell
- Mirror
- Tools
- Lock
- Rack
- The Great Panniers Versus Backpack Debate
- Messenger Bags
- Other Bike Luggage and Baskets
- What to Wear?
- Winter Gear
- Riding in Your Work Clothes
- PART II: Preparation
- Route Choice and Planning
- The Good, the Bad, and the Annoying
- Intermodal
- Dress Rehearsal
- Pre-Ride Inspection
- PART III: The Ride
- Handling the Machine
- Relax!
- Reading the Road Surface
- Ride Smart
- Ride Defensively
- The Most Common Motorist Mistakes That Lead to Car-Bike Crashes
- The Door Zone
- Using Multiuse Paths and Sidewalks
- Rush Hour
- Riding in the Dark
- Predicting Pedestrian Behavior
- Riding with Headphones
- What Does the Law Really Say?
- Local Peculiarities in the Law
- New Laws to Protect Cyclists
- Against the Law
- PART IV: At Work
- How to Lock a Bike
- What to Do with Your Riding Clothes While You're at Work
- The War on Body Odor
- Helmet Hair
- The "Other"
- PART V: Routine Maintenance
- Preventing Punctures and Flat Tires
- Repairing Flat Tires
- Truing a Wheel
- The Drivetrain
- Adjusting the Drivetrain
- Chainline
- Adjusting the Brakes
- Conclusion: Thank You
- Appendix: Resources
- Glossary
- Bibliography
- Index
- About the Author
