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Mountain Bike Maintenance: The Illustrated Manual  Complete step-by-step guide, from simple repairs to major overhauls. Mountain bikes endure a great deal of punishment. Mountain Bike Maintenance explains how to keep a bike trouble-free on- or off-road. From fixing flat tires to replacing worn brakes, from headset to chainset, this book is crucial for every level of mountain-biker from beginners to veterans. Mountain Bike Maintenance shows how to:
This book is filled with practical advice, new technologies, tricks, tips and shortcuts -- an essential reference for mountain bike owners. Author: Mel Allwood Paperback: 256 pages Company: Firefly Books (2004-09-04) ISBN: 155297734X List Price: $26.95 Amazon Price: $16.29 Used Price: $16.26 The Bicycling Guide to Complete Bicycle Maintenance and Repair: For Road and Mountain Bikes(Expanded and Revised 5th Edition)  This revised, updated, expanded fifth edition is indispensable-with all the latest models, parts, and repair techniques, and terrific money-saving tips to keep any ride in tip-top shapeSince its first publication, Bicycling Magazine's Complete Guide to Bicycle Maintenance and Repair has sold over 400,000 copies. The fifth edition is guaranteed to remain the category killer. This long-overdue update is a must-have for weekend riders and serious cyclists alike. Whether they own the latest model or a classic with thousands of miles on it, beginners and experienced cyclists alike can depend on this book to get their bikes out of the shop faster and keep them on the road longer. They'll discover information on:o Building a dream bike workshopo Disc brakes, both cable-actuated and hydraulico Dialing in front and rear suspension shocks for comfortable rideso The latest crankset and bottom bracket designso Overhauling freewheels and cassettes for peak performanceo Specs on all the latest handlebar and headset sizeso Servicing clipless pedals for maximum safetyWith troubleshooting sections to quickly identify and correct common problems, 450 photographs and 40 drawings to clarify all the step-by-step directions so even the complete neophyte can get repairs right the first time, and Web sites and phone numbers of bicycle and parts manufacturers, this is truly the ultimate bicycle repair and maintenance manual-now better than ever in its fifth edition! Author: Todd Downs Paperback: 384 pages Company: Rodale Books (2005-03-16) (2005-02-24) ISBN: 1579548830 List Price: $21.95 Amazon Price: $11.87 Used Price: $10.90 Zinn and the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance  Lennard Zinn explains that it doesn't take special skills to learn how to care for one's bike, only "a passion for spreading new grease on old parts." Clearly, his ambition is to share with newcomers the Zen-like joy of bike maintenance. But it's seasoned bike mechanics that should be tripping over each other for a copy of this comprehensive and ambitious manual. Zinn differs from other how-to books by guiding readers--with plain-speaking text--through almost every imaginable repair on almost every imaginable part. He covers everything from rebuilding hubs, to loosening seized stems, to installing six different types of bottom brackets. He even risks cycling blasphemy by walking mere mortals through the art of wheel building--an intimidating task that can take years to perfect. Although best suited for the old pros, his guide is user- friendly, funny, and essential to anyone willing to love their bike. --Ben TiffanyAuthor: Lennard Zinn Paperback: 378 pages Company: VeloPress (2005-04-10) ISBN: 193138259X List Price: $24.95 Amazon Price: $15.53 Used Price: $12.00 Bike, Scooter, and Chopper Projects for the Evil Genius  CREATE RADICAL NEW RIDES WITH THESE OUTLANDISH PROJECTS!,/p> Want to take your evil talents on the road? Bike, Scooter, and Chopper Projects for the Evil Genius has everything you need to morph your old, unwanted wheels into fabulous, fully functional vehicles. Now you can fuel your artistic side, conserve energy, and get where you need to go with serious attitude! Dozens of pictures throughout the building process help you create these rad rides, some that you power yourself and some that will propel you for extensive distances with just the push of a button, running on inexpensive power obtained from a wall socket or the sun. Each project can be modified, mixed together, and customized, enabling you to create literally hundreds of new devices-the only limit is your imagination!
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Zinn and the Art of Road Bike Maintenance (2nd Edition)  Lennard Zinn is a cycling god. Zinn and the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance is revered as a bible among the fat-tire set; he now extends the gospel to the rest of the cycling faithful in Zinn and the Art of Road Bike Maintenance. From simple, routine maintenance to more complicated tasks, Zinn remains "convinced that anyone with an opposable thumb can perform any repair on a bike." He begins with "Basic Stuff" such as pre-ride inspections and cleaning the drive train, and continues on through the super-advanced task of wheel building--arguing that "the construction of a good set of bicycle wheels is actually a straightforward task." Zinn guides readers step by step through every possible repair on every possible part, handlebar grips to Maric Mektronic electronic shifting, with plain-speaking text and helpful illustrations. There's even a section on emergency repairs, including unexpected advice such as straightening a bent rim by hitting it against the ground: "You may be surprised how straight you can get a wheel this way." This comprehensive manual is essential reading for those who love their bike. "All you have to do is follow the instructions and trust yourself." Indeed. --M. Stein Complete Bike Maintenance  This third generation of The Bike Book has been designed to help you get the very best from your bike. Produced by Motorbooks International, it gives step-by-step guidance on all aspects of bike care. It has been revised and updated extensively to include 300 new photos covering the latest develpments in cycling technology. These include vee and disc brakes, nine speed, Rapid Rise and SRAM gears, and front and rear suspension. Packed with practical information and handy tips covering almost every bike built over the last thirty years, The Bike Book gives riders the confidence and knowledge required to tackle regular maintenance, repairs, or even a major overhaul. Author: Fred Milson Paperback: 176 pages Company: MBI (2002-08-08) ISBN: 076031330X List Price: $19.95 Amazon Price: $13.07 Used Price: $6.75 Zinn's Cycling Primer: Maintenance Tips and Skill Building for Cyclists  A complete guide to the sport and pastime, Zinn's Maintenance Tips and Skill Building for Cyclists is for the novice and aficionado alike. The book includes routine bicycle maintenance tips, simple tricks to fix troublesome quirks, and tutorials to help increase cycling performance. The focus is on both learnable skills and understanding components and hardware. Specific units range from improving pedal stroke and building a disc brake rear wheel to setting up clip-in pedals and shoes and mastering technical uphills. Famous athletes and mechanics provide special insight, and accompanying photographs clearly illustrate each procedure. Aimed at road and mountain cyclists as well as triathletes, this book presents valuable information in a format that's fun and easy to grasp. Author: Lennard Zinn Paperback: 200 pages Company: VeloPress (2004-06-16) ISBN: 1931382433 List Price: $24.95 Amazon Price: $9.95 Used Price: $9.50 Bicycle Repair Manual  DK's Bicycle Repair Manual is a comprehensive, practical guide to the essentials of bike maintenance, designed to teach the beginning cyclist how to perform basic tasks and the experienced cyclist how to carry out advanced repair techniques. In clear, straightforward detail, the book explains the evolution of the bicycle and the maintenance needs of different bikes, shows how the parts of a bike fit together, and tells you how best to use your tools to perform basic tasks such as cleaning and lubricating. Sidebars such as Servicing Charts, Troubleshooting Charts, and Toolboxes help you diagnose problems before they occur, and deal with them accurately and efficiently. Each spread is supported by graphics, photographs, and a Step Locator, to help you easily locate problem areas. This edition, updated with 23% new material, is pocket-sized for portability, with flaps to easily mark your page. Author: Chris Sidwells Paperback: 160 pages Company: DK ADULT (2008-05-19) ISBN: 075663394X List Price: $15.00 Amazon Price: $8.85 Used Price: $9.01 Zinn and the Art of Triathlon Bikes: Aerodynamics, Bike Fit, Speed Tuning, and Maintenance  Zinn and the Art of Triathlon Bikes guides triathletes through the many triathlon-specific problems of bike tuning and maintenance. It also explains about safely shipping a bike from race to race and provides clear advice on equipment choice and upgrades so that readers can make sensible choices as they advance through the sport. With this book, triathletes can become faster and more comfortable during the aerodynamic time trial and increase their enjoyment of the bike leg, the most technically demanding leg of any triathlon race. Newcomers and experienced mechanics alike can benefit from the clear illustrations, expanded views of how components go together, and practical tips on how to completely and properly maintain their bikes in order to ensure hours of trouble-free riding. Lennard Zinn's advice helps readers decide whether to tackle the maintenance project or head to the bike shop for repairs. Author: Lennard Zinn Paperback: 352 pages Company: VeloPress (2007-05-16) ISBN: 1931382972 List Price: $24.95 Amazon Price: $15.38 Used Price: $16.37 Mountain Bike Maintenance  Author: Guy Andrews Paperback: 176 pages Company: Falcon (2006-03-01) ISBN: 0762740884 List Price: $19.95 Amazon Price: $11.35 Used Price: $13.29 |