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Bike Repair and Maintenance For Dummies

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Description for Bike Repair and Maintenance For Dummies Paperback. By coupling step-by-step instructions and detailed photos and illustrations, Bike Repair & Maintenance For Dummies gives readers the information they need to keep their bikes in working order, often without taking it to the shop. Num Pages: 364 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: WGCV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 188 x 20. Weight in Grams: 572.

The nuts and bolts of bike repair for bicycle commuters, serious cyclists, and casual riders

Bike Repair & Maintenance For Dummies provides expert guidance and tips for bicyclists who are hitting the bike trail or just spinning around the neighborhood. If you have a little or a lot of experience in using tools on your bike, this book can show you how to keep your bike in top working order, from tires to handlebars, without all the technical jargon.

If biking is already a part of your life — or you'd like it to be mdash; this book can help ... Read more

And although this book is written in easy-to-understand language without a lot of biking jargon, Bike Repair & Maintenance For Dummies is still a comprehensive guide. Seasoned bike riders looking for additional tips and tricks to keep their bikes in top condition won't be disappointed.

This book will help you repair — and, if necessary, replace — the parts on your bicycle. You'll discover how to make basic bike repairs, such as:

  • Removing a wheel, tire, or tube
  • Patching a tube or fixing a tire
  • Working on hubs and spokes
  • Installing new brakes and pads or addressing other brake issues
  • Adjusting your saddle
  • Using suspension seat posts
  • Dealing with common chain problems
  • Inspecting, cleaning, and lubricating cassettes and freewheels

After you nail the basics, you can dive into advanced repairs and maintenance, including:

  • Knowing how a frame is built and inspecting one for problems
  • Adjusting and maintaining a bike's suspension
  • Removing, installing, and adjusting the rear and front derailleurs
  • Removing and installing shifters
  • Taping your handlebars
  • Adjusting and overhauling your headset

Get your copy of Bike Repair & Maintenance For Dummies to learn all of that, plus tips on staying safe, ensuring your bike is always a good fit for you, and improving your bike's performance.

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Product Details

Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Number of pages
364
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
Number of Pages
368
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780470415801
SKU
V9780470415801
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-3

About Dennis Bailey
Dennis Bailey has been actively involved in bike repair and maintenance for almost two decades. He has worked on bikes on bike tours in the United States, Europe, and Latin America. Keith Gates has been repairing bikes for more than 30 years and provides personalized service as the owner of A-1 Cycling, with locations in Manassas and Herndon, Virginia.

Reviews for Bike Repair and Maintenance For Dummies
"...this hands-on resource guide has all the tips you need.... Bike Repair & Maintenance For Dummies is an excellent guide." (Caravan Club Magazine, April 2009)

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