The Bicycling Guide to Complete Bicycle Maintenance and Repair: For Road and Mountain Bikes(Expanded and Revised 5th Edition) | 
| Author: Todd Downs
Publisher: Rodale Books
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  50 reviews
Sales Rank: 1488
Media: Paperback
Edition: 5 Rev Exp
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Pages: 384
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.1
Dimensions (in): 10.8 x 8.3 x 1
ISBN: 1579548830
Dewey Decimal Number: 629.28772
EAN: 9781579548834
ASIN: 1579548830
Publication Date: March 16, 2005
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Product Description
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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 Excellent bike service book March 31, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I got this book about two years ago when I bought my first serious road bike. Whether you are serious biker or just have a few kids bikes in the garage, this is a truly excellent piece of work. Starting with the basics of bicycle maintenance, it proceeds to review every major (and minor) component of the bike (road and mountain), and then discuss them from a trouble shooting point of view, followed by step-by-step photos of whatever it is you want to do. Wrench in one hand, book in the other (a bike stand helps) I have replaced/adjusted/cleaned derailleurs, brakes, gear cassettes, etc. with nothing but this book. Just did a major spring overhaul last weekend. A clean well-lubricated drive train and shifting mechanism is such a nice thing. You kind of forget between cleanings. You still need to get some special tools at your local bike store, but this tells you which ones and why.
you never knew how easy it was March 21, 2008
this book rocks. I never knew how easy it is to do most repairs on my bike. I have successfully straighted both my wheels (with the purchase of a 8$ tool) and finally got my rear derailer to go into low gear and centered my back break so it would not kick out more to one side. Super easy (well the wheel straighting takes some fine adjustments, but it's by no means complicated) and a super satisfying feeling to fix it yourself. Book is ez to read w/ clear descriptions and well organized. if your thinking about it at all get this book.
Easy to follow, with great pictures. February 2, 2008
I was surprised that this book supports the modern Shimano components and new composite frames. It's really detailed, and easy to follow. I feel confident with any bike project using this book as a guide.
 Good beginners' starter guide, not so hot beyond that. January 30, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
If you're a beginner, this is a good book to get to start to understand the basic parts of your bike and how they work - do some adjustments of bearings, brakes etc.. Recommended - 4 stars
If you have messed around for years and have a decent idea of how things work (e.g. have perused Sheldon Brown's site extensively), like me, you'll learn some good information, but read a lot you already know. For the price, it's probably still worth it, but you'll be left wanting and needing more. I wouldn't tackle a big job, like building a wheel, installing disk brakes, without reading something else. - 3 stars
If you're pretty experienced, want to actually build bikes etc., or depart from the mainstream at all (e.g. SS/FG, or hub gears), there's little for you, and nowhere near enough detail. - 1 star
Inexplicably, There are step-by-step guides to jobs, which completely duplicate the preceding information. Seems like filler to me.
Meh, it's ok, especially for the price and really pretty good for beginners.
Very Helpful January 12, 2008
I bought this book after reading all of the customer reviews and the book was very interesting and will be a big help. This book will help me to start saving money and doing increasingly more of my own repairs. I highly recommend this book.
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