Bike Repair and Maintenance for Dummies

by Bailey, Dennis; Gates, Keith

• ISBN13: 9780470415801
• ISBN10: 0470415800
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-02-09
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

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.

Author Biography

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.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Getting Started.

Channeling Your Inner Grease Monkey

Bike Physiology: Understanding How Your Bike Works

Setting Up Shop: Repairing Your Bike at Home

Making like MacGyver: Handling Repairs on the Road

Help! When You Need Professional Assistance

Basic Bike Repairs.

Burning Rubber: Tires and Tubes

Hugging the Curb: The Wheels

Stopping Short: The Brakes

Taking Your Seat: Saddles and Seat Posts

Hitting the Links: The Chain

Gearing Up: Freewheels and Cassettes

Shifting into a Higher Gear: Advanced Bike Repairs.

Holding It All Together: The Frame and Suspension

Putting the Pedal to the Metal: The Drivetrain

Dropping It into Gear: The Shifting System

Turning on a Dime: The Steering System

Keeping Your Bike on the Road

An Ounce of Preventive Maintenance

Regular Bike Maintenance

The Part of Tens.

Ten (Or So) Steps to Take before You Ride

Ten Considerations in Fitting Your Bike

Ten Ways to Improve the Performance and Comfort of Your Bike

Index

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