Electric Scooterz » Books

Vespa Scooters: Classic 2-stroke models 1960-2008 (The Essential Buyer’s Guide)

admin — Tue, 07 May 2013 01:05:43 +0000

The two stroke Vespa is rightly regarded as an iconic scooter. It’s initial purpose was to provide low cost transportation to the masses in the 1950s, but it evolved through the vibrant ’60s to became a symbol of the burgeoning youth culture, and on into the ’90s when it became firmly entrenched as an Italian icon. The history of this phenomenon has been well documented, as has the subculture that surrounds it, but there has been no previous attempt to provide a guide to buying one of these classic scooters. This book will help ensure that you avoid the main pitfalls and end up with your very own slice of La Dolce Vita on the driveway.

The Karting Manual: The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Competitive Kart Racing – 2nd Edition

admin — Mon, 06 May 2013 13:06:08 +0000

In recent years, karting has grown significantly as an accessible, affordable introduction to motorsport with the emergence of indoor karting tracks and many first-time karters are sufficiently stirred by the experience to want to progress further. Now in its second edition, this comprehensive practical book covers all the fundamentals of kart racing, catering for the complete novice yet sufficiently detailed to benefit those racing at club level.

Build Your Own Electric Bicycle (Tab Green Guru)

admin — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 01:05:19 +0000

A Step-by-Step Guide to Building an Electric Bicycle From the Ground Up

Filled with do-it-yourself project, this hands-on manual gives you all the technical information and easy-to-follow instructions you need to assemble and customize an electric bike.

Build Your Own Electric Bicycle gets you on the road on a reliable, economical, environmentally friendly ride. Inside, you'll find complete coverage of every component, including motors, controllers, batteries, and frames, as well as details on soldering, electrical wiring, safety, and other essential skills. The book covers commercially available electric bicycles and shows you how to make modifications and upgrades for improved power, speed, range, and safety. Pictures, diagrams, and charts illustrate each step along the way. With this how-to guide on hand, you'll be riding your own tricked-out electric bike in no time!

BUILD YOUR OWN ELECTRIC BICYCLE COVERS:

Energy savings and environmental benefits
Electrical, battery, and road safety
Long-range, folding, and high-power bikes
Hub motor kits
Motors, controllers, and batteries
Electrical connections and wiring
Brakes
Troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair
Performance and safety modifications

All About Scooters

admin — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 01:14:54 +0000

Are You Absolutely Disgusted With the High Price of Gas and Decided That Enough Is Enough? Good! That Means You Finally May Be Ready To Do Something About It! Okay, okay. Hard talk makes us "feel" better for about a second or two. What can we really do about it? Truth be told there really isn't much any of us can do about the stranglehold that we are all caught in. Sadly, we have created this problem and there just isn't any easy way out. None of us actually have any sway whatsoever over what that barrel of gas is going cost tomorrow. However, there is something each of us can do to improve our own personal situation. So what's the big deal? Buy yourself a scooter! Huh? Yep, it's got to be the cheapest form of motorized transportation available and it runs for pennies compared to your SUV. Listen up. We aren't talking about dressing up in your old ragtag clothes. We aren't asking you to pour your middle-age body into a pair of leathers three sizes to small and sprouting a helmet that would make any Viking proud. We don't advocate that you try to navigate well over a thousand pounds of metal down the freeway in your best Armani, either. Our friends across the pond probably can't quite figure out what we are screaming about. Visit many of our European friends and you'll find trim and colorful scooters in all shapes and sizes zipping all over the place. This may be an alternative form of transportation considering the current energy crunch. Do the math. What if you could adjust your behavior slightly to include driving a scooter to work and saving the SUV for the family and weekends? If you are "feeling the pain" at the gas pumps this is a viable alternative. But first ask yourself if you are mad enough to take action.

Scooters: Everything You Need to Know

The Cyclist’s Training Bible

admin — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 01:07:20 +0000

Coach Joe Friel is the most trusted name in endurance sports coaching, and his Cyclist’s Training Bible is the most comprehensive and reliable training resource ever written for cyclists. This new edition of the bestselling book includes all of the latest advances in training and technology. Using this book, cyclists can create a comprehensive, self-coached training plan that is both scientifically proven and shaped around their personal goals.

Friel empowers athletes with every detail they need to consider when planning a season, lining up a week of workouts, or preparing to race. This fourth edition includes extensive revisions on the specifics of how to train and what to eat. Friel explains how cyclists can:

use power meters to balance fatigue and recovery and maximize fitness and form;
more knowledgeably and accurately make changes to their annual training plan over the course of a season;
dramatically build muscular endurance with strength training;
improve body composition and recovery with smarter nutrition.

With more case studies to draw from and multiple contingency plans for those times when training doesn’t progress as planned, The Cyclist’s Training Bible continues to be the definitive guide to optimal cycling performance.

The Lambretta Scooter Bible: Covers all Lambretta models built in Italy between and 1971 1947

Bob Bondurant on Race Kart Driving

admin — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:17:41 +0000

Karting is the single largest form of motor racing in the world, and for most drivers it has been the starting point for a career in racing. Almost every current F-1, CART, and IRL driver has some kind of karting experience, and many current professional drivers continue to race karts to keep their driving skills finely honed. All of the vital techniques such as selecting the best lines, and using braking and reference points are covered in fine detail. The book explains how to learn and understand each racecourse, and it illustrates the differences between decreasing, constant, and increasing radius turns, as well as positive, flat, and negative camber turns. Mental preparation, pre-visualization, dieting, training, racing in the rain, testing, passing, and many other facets are explained. Bob Bondurant's kart driving-school instructors were used as a resource, and the school provided all of the photography.

The Complete Book of Road Cycling & Racing

admin — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:07:37 +0000

Ride faster, fitter, smarter, & farther

Every road rider has goals. Yours may be to begin racing, to become more competitive, or to win a specific tour. Not interested in racing? Perhaps you want to complete your first century ride, improve your overall fitness, or ride father and faster just for the sheer joy of flying on two wheels.

No matter what your goals, The Complete Book of Road Cycling and Racing gives you all the information you need to become a better, more performance-focused cyclist. Written by an accomplished racing coach, cyclist, and exercise physiologist, this book shows you how to:

Fit the bike to your body for maximum efficiency and comfort
Ride safely in a group
Cope with any weather or altitude
Maintain your bike
Prepare for races of all types
Master racing strategies and tactics
Train efficiently and stay in peak condition year-round
And much more

Go-Karts (Wild Rides!)

admin — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 13:16:18 +0000

Provides an overview of the history and development of go-karts, their main features, and go-kart competitions.

No related posts.

Scooter Mania!

admin — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 01:14:11 +0000

Scooter aficionado Eric Dregni explains the attraction of the scooter, a vehicle forever associated with adoloscence and prewar Italy, where the first models were c onceived as a cheap and stylish form of personal transport. '

No related posts.

Cycling Anatomy (Sports Anatomy)

admin — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:05:26 +0000

See what it takes to maximize cycling power, speed, and endurance! Cycling Anatomy will show you how to improve your performance by increasing muscular strength and optimizing the efficiency of every movement.

Cycling Anatomy features 74 of the most effective cycling exercises, each with clear, step-by-step descriptions and full-color anatomical illustrations highlighting the primary muscles in action.

Cycling Anatomy goes beyond exercises by placing you on the bike and into the throes of competition. Illustrations of the active muscles involved in cornering, climbing, descending, and sprinting show you how the exercises are fundamentally linked to cycling performance. From steep inclines to slick terrains, Cycling Anatomy will ensure you're prepared for any challenge that comes your way.

You'll also learn how to modify exercises to target specific areas, reduce muscle tension, and minimize common cycling injuries. You'll also learn ways to pull it all together to develop a training based on your individual needs and goals.

Whether you're training for an upcoming century ride or just want to top that killer hill with strength to spare, Cycling Anatomy will make sure you get the most out of every ride.