The Original Mountain Bike Book

by Robert Van der Plas, Charles Kelly

Gives information on the modern fat-tire bike, includes choosing the right equipment, getting the most out of the mountain bike, provides technical aspects of the bike, and details maintenance

176 pages, Paperback

First published December 31, 1985

About the author

Robert (or Rob) Van der Plas is the author of numerous books on cycling, including The Penguin Bicycle Handbook, The Mountain Bike Book, Bicycle Technology, and Bicycle Repair. He lives in San Francisco. He has been called as an expert witness in numerous cases involving bicycle-safety and patent disputes.