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The Bicycling Guide to Complete Bicycle Maintenance and Repair: For Road and Mountain Bikes(Expanded and Revised 5th Edition)
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By Todd Downs
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 (7 Reviews)
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Publisher:
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Rodale Books
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Edition:
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5 Rev Exp
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Date:
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December 31, 1969 |
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Binding:
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Paperback
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Pages:
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384
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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 shape
Since 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 workshop
o Disc brakes, both cable-actuated and hydraulic
o Dialing in front and rear suspension shocks for
comfortable rides
o The latest crankset and bottom bracket designs
o Overhauling freewheels and cassettes for peak
performance
o Specs on all the latest handlebar and headset sizes
o Servicing clipless pedals for maximum safety
With 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!
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Customers' Reviews:
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 Good but sometimes not, July 19, 2010
By skizants (La Jolla, CA United States)
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So I've decided to overhaul my bicycle from every nut and bolt. I thought this manual would be the one and only guide to help me do so. I was a bit wrong. So far I've spent half my time perusing this book for information and then the other half online looking for stuff that it's missing. Thank god for the internet.
For example, I want to know what size tire I can put on my 26 inch rims. You think the book would explain this somewhere since you can have various different tire widths on one rim, but it doesn't. Another example: this book did not have the right method of how to change my bottom bracket. Answer was found online again. I might excuse this to the fact that bike makers can't seem to agree on a common system, and this book might be trying to explain how to repair all bike systems when that is difficult. I guess it would be analagous to having one automobile shop manual for all the cars in the world. (Ok, I'll change this review to a 3 star. I had it at 2).
Lastly I wanted to paint my bike frame. It had a whole paragraph on this (this is like a 380 page book), and said ""take it to a professional"". You'd think they put a bit more info than that, right? And this is supposed to be a home shop manual. Should I take my tune up to a professional?
But another drawback is that the explanations can get very confusing. I wouldn't say that the explanations are excellent and easy to follow. Example: there was a series of steps to change something (I forgot what it was but trust me this was in the book somewhere), in step 3 it said ""Now do this.... etc"". Then in step 4 it said ""But before you do step 3 you're going to have to...."". What? er, shouldn't step 4 be step 3? It does that in a few pages.
Also, this book does not give you too much theory on improving your bike. I was looking for that, and, agreed, this is not a book about that, but I was mistaken in thinking that it would give me info on that. Seemed like such a big book.
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
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 Needed this review since Bicycles changed since I last used them, May 28, 2010
By MT (Vegas)
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This is a good book to read, but not as detailed as I would have wished. Maybe I am expecting more than can be included in a bicycle repair book... I have been unable to adjust a front Dérailleur on a new Bicycle... Could be the fault of the Dérailleur as installed on the inexpensive bike from a big box store, but trying to adjust its movement it is impossible to use the instructions on page 195-205...
I also had rear brake problems, not enough adjustment or clearance with any spring stiffness in the brakes at the rim... Using the book and looking at a lot more bikes, there seems to be a great variety in the cable length and spring rates... The book did provided me with the knowledge to adjust the rear braking, I had to add another spacer, and now have the ability to almost stop the bicycle applying only the rear brakes lever...
Overall the book as proved to be very educational and I would recommend this book to others... It has allowed me to make a inexpensive Big Box Store bicycle safe to ride, in my opinion the Store was negligent in assembling the Bike...
JR
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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 Great instructional book, April 11, 2010
By JMac
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Outstanding detailed book on bike repair. Very easy to understand and comprehensive. I'm somewhat of a novice on bike repairs but this was easy to follow.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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 Book is garbage, August 18, 2010
By MS
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This book is a joke. If you plan on repairing your bike this is NOT the book to use. Book is very vague and not to the point. Very general when explaining repairs. Pictures are terrible and black and white. Do yourselves a favor do not waste your time.
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
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not bad, July 22, 2010
By Leslie Dixon
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Been a pleasure to own this one. Comprehensive. Glossary could be better. I find myself looking for something I knows in there but not listed in glossary. every cyclist ought have one imo.
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
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Terrific Bike Repair Book, September 17, 2010
By dnew54 (Rochester NY)
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This is an excellent bike maintenance and repair manual for a mountain bike neophyte like myself. Also tells a bit of bicycle history as background for where we are today with bike technology. A great buy for it's cost.
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very disappointing, a waste of money, October 12, 2010
By petelog (new orleans)
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I decided to buy this book after reading the good reviews, I was looking for a fairly basic book to help me with bicycle maintenance and some easy repairs or adjustments, like how to adjust a rear derailleur, etc. I am very disappointed, the book is filled with technical language, there are a series of photos with little or no legend, which makes it very difficult or impossible to understand and follow the instructions, annotated graphics would have helped a lot instead.
if you are a professional and familiar with bike repair, then this book probably makes sense, but then, do you really need this book?
otherwise if you are like me, with very limited technical knowledge, you are better off with something more basic and/or better explained with helpful graphics.
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