Bicycling Magazine’s Complete Guide to Bicycle Maintenance and Repair for Road and Mountain Bikes
Fix a broken chain with a shoelace!
Improve shifter performance with dishwashing detergent!
Inside are thousands of tips to repair and maintain any road or mountain bike. Whether it’s the latest model or a classic that has thousands of miles on it, beginners or experienced riders can keep their bikes on the road longer and spend less time in the repair shop. With this ultimate repair manual:
* Build a dream bike workshop with complete plans and comprehensive tool lists
* Wow ride partners with tricks for fixing breakdowns with a minimum of tools
* Roll wheel hoops and save time and money
* Dial in suspension shocks for comfortable rides
* Discover top tricks from professional mechanics
* Expertly work on any style of brakes, including the V-Brake
* Overhaul freewheels and cassettes for peak performance
* Service clipless pedals for maximum safety
What’s new in the expanded and revised fourth edition?
* Updated text that covers the latest models and parts
* Over 160 new photos so you get repairs right the first time
* Clearer, better designed captions so you can read as you repair
* Troubleshooting sections to quickly identify and correct common problems
* Web sites and phone numbers of bicycle and parts manufacturers
* An updated glossary with the latest in bike lingoYour local bike mechanic might have you thinking that “wrenching” is right up there with rocket science. But the truth is, anyone can master the ins and outs of bicycle maintenance under the guidance of a good teacher. In lieu of a professor, the editors of Bicycling and Mountain Bike magazines have created a shop companion, which they refer to as “another tool for working on your bike.” They guide you from the basics of your pre-ride checklist to tuning your derailleurs and overhauling your hubs. And they offer updated information on maintaining front shocks and even a handful of rear suspensions. What’s more, they can walk you through the arduous task of rebuilding ancient parts that some shop mechanics haven’t even heard of. If you’ve ever tried to work on your own car, you’ve undoubtedly developed a healthy fear of automobile shop manuals. But unlike the cryptic list of part numbers and equations you’ll find at Pep Boys, this guide is written by people who want you to see just how rewarding bike maintenance can be. –Ben Tiffany
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Read this *before* you buy a bike! I’ve just gotten a new bike, and this book was my bible along the rocky road to buying a bike. Technology’s come a long way in the 15 years since I last bought a bike, and I was starting from nearly zero – I didn’t know my top tube from my seat stay.This book covers the basics of what bicycle components are, what they do when they’re working right, and how they can fail. I’m not someone who does a lot of “wrenching” on his own bike, but I found I needed to read this whole book in order…
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