Zinn and the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance, Third Edition
In this book, Lennard Zinn explains and demonstrates how to completely and properly maintain every component of a mountain bike, including chains, derailleurs, shifters, wheels, brakes, cranks, bottom brackets, pedals, saddles, seatposts, suspension systems, handlebars, stems, headsets, forks, and frames.
He describes and rates every repair and counsels the novice bike mechanic how to decide whether or not to take the bike to a bike shop for professional attention. Extensive line drawings show how parts fit together and illustrate the tools required for every type of bike. Also explained are emergency on-trail repair tricks.
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- Used Book in Good Condition
Do It Yourself made Easy! I find it easy to do most of the maintenance on my 2010 Rocky Mountain Element on my own since I got this book The book explains this in simple terms and when I do the work I feel more confident in my bike. I’ve saved a lot of money and time by not taking my bike into the shop and you could do the same with a little investment and effort. Fixing my own bike has instilled a higher level of confidence in my bike because I know the work is done right and when something doesn’t feel right I can…
Good book, generally useful illustrations, a bit dated Good book, with a wealth of knowledge and helpful tips for attacking your own bike maintenance. At this point some of the references are a bit dated and specific product, brand and parts have changed but it still gives you a good overall feel for bike maintenance. Might as well get the newer version at this point if you are working on newer bikes I am sure it will be more applicable. The amount of time devoted to rim brakes is a bit excessive in this version given that they are non-existent…
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