The Total Bike Maintenance Book: DIY Repairs Made Easy
In these environmentally and economically conscious times, bikes are the smart transportation alternative. The Total Bike Maintenance Book is a comprehensive guide to keeping all the main types of bike–road, hybrid, and mountain–in tiptop condition. Written by a leading expert, this straightforward, easy-to-understand manual provides detailed information on each mechanical area of the bike, with tips and troubleshooting ideas for every problem that could arise. From simple repairs to complex maintenance, the solution is here, illustrated with step-by-step photographic instructions.
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EXCELLENT Book! I love this book. I’ve been riding my touring bike for several years now, but I’m tired of paying someone else to take it apart and put it back together whenever I travel. I know absolutely nothing about anything mechanical, so I’m starting from scratch. While no book can teach you everything, the step-by-step photos in this book are a major help. I’m starting at the very beginning, having to even look up what a “cone wrench” (or spanner in the book) is, etc, etc, but the book gives me…
There’s something here for everybody! No matter whether you’re new to bicycling and looking for a list of basic gear and a “road map” of your new bike, or whether you are ready to do your own repairs and replacements, this book has it all. I have gone through the book page by page, skimming over many of the repairs at this point but reading and re-reading most of the rest of the material. I feel much more comfortable now than I initially did about getting out on the road and being able to handle at least the simple…