Review of Bicycling Magazine's New Cyclist Handbook

Bicycling Magazine's New Cyclist Handbook
Average Rating: 4.0 Total Reviews: 6
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a good review for old cyclists

On: 2010-05-19

I havent been on a bike in thirty five years. Now Im trying to get back on it. This book is an excellent source of information. I think it is great for new cyclists or us older riders who want to get back on the bike.

Tries to Serve Too Broad an Audience

On: 2009-05-03

I purchased this book because I wanted to purchase a new bike, but am confused by all the new technology that todays bicycles have. People spend outragous prices for the simplest of parts. Which parts do I need and are worth the money? Which are not? What kind of a bike do I want for the riding I do?

The book has one section for me. Then it takes off on a wild ride including "training for a century." If you are a casual rider, then training for a century and the other stuff is of no interest to you. And if you are an avid enthusiast, you dont need to be told what a mountain bike is.

It just tries to serve too broad an audience. On the positive side, it is not expensive, and it may have the one or two tips that you are looking for that will make it well worth your money, such as appear in the section on solving common ailments.

I wish that someone would write a book for the person who is new to modern biking. I cant find one. The magazines are no help. They think a cheap bike is one under two thousand dollars!

Good start and motivation

On: 2008-09-29

This is a good starting point. Covers in a simple way a wide variety of topics using simple language keeping you motivated.

Good introduction to cycling.

On: 2007-05-13

This book is a good introduction to cycling. It will give good tips on how to set up your riding position, ride securely, differences between mountain biking and road biking, buying appropriate clothing, etc. Im not a total newbie on MTB but i learned a lot with this book.
I gave 5 stars to this book because as the title says, this is a book for the new cyclist, so if you are a more advanced rider, you can still find it useful but you should look out to something more specific.

A good book to have

On: 2006-09-13

Nobody knows everything. Every now and then even the most well versed cyclist has some questions. Put those people to the beginners who need to know everything and the sooner the better and youve got the group who will benefit from this book.

The research that was done to put it together seems excellent. There isnt anything that seems to be left to chance. Of course there could be a little loss when the person isnt aware of a proper name for a part or technique but that will come.

I recommend this book to any cyclist.

A good book to have

On: 2006-09-12

Nobody knows everything. Every now and then even the most well versed cyclist has some questions. Put those people to the beginners who need to know everything and the sooner the better and youve got the group who will benefit from this book.

The research that was done to put it together seems excellent. There isnt anything that seems to be left to chance. Of course there could be a little loss when the person isnt aware of a proper name for a part or technique but that will come.

I recommend this book to any cyclist.

EVERYONE needs a little help every now and then!

On: 2006-06-26

VERY informative little book, I must say. While some of the instructions go a little "over the top", length-wise,(changing a flat tire), it is always feasible to be too"wordy", than not"wordy" enough. Basic maintenance is crucial to enjoying a bike, and to think nothing is going to happen to your bike while riding, is asking for trouble. This book should be standard reading for all bike enthusiasts....mountain AND road. It answers most of the beginning cyclists questions with easy to read text. Even seasoned "veterans" will appreciate the full spectrum of subjects included in this paperback.