Bikes, Scooters, Skates and Boards

by Bibbins, Neil

• ISBN13: 9781580174466
• ISBN10: 1580174469
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2002-09-01
• Publisher: Storey Books

Summary

No high-tech, spandex-covered, gear-head talk here. This book gives the recreational rider - adult or adolescent - all the information necessary to get out and bike, skate, scooter, or skateboard confidently, safely, and enthusiastically. How do you fix a flat? How much do you need to spend on a bike, a scooter, or in-line skates? How much safety gear is necessary? Do you really need to wear those gel-cushioned bike shorts? From how to select the right size to when to fix it yourself and when it's smarter to take it to a repair shop, Bikes, Scooters, Skates & Boards is the guide everybody will turn to when getting ready to roll out those wheels. Dozens of clear and detailed black-and-white line drawings presented in a concealed wir-o binding make this an easy-to-use reference book. Seasoned bike mechanic Neil Bibbins offers practical advice on how to buy the best set of wheels within your budget, from high-powered, top-of-the-line bikes to department-store scooters. He explains the basics of wheel repair - from how to keep things clean and well lubricated to how to successfully dismantle a gear assembly - and includes the top ten tools you really need to own, where to buy them, and how to use them. An in-depth section on bikes, in-line skates, scooters, and skateboards provides tried-and-true maintenance advice and easy-to-follow instructions for fixing the most common problems of each. The emphasis throughout is on fun and safety. Appendices cover where to go for more information in the library and on-line.

Author Biography

Neil Bibbins has worked as a bike mechanic, raced road and mountain bikes, helped develop trail systems, and taught bike-repair courses for communities, schools, and colleges. In his spare time he builds bicycle wheels, repairs bikes, and tinkers with his temperamental 1975 BMW motorcycle.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. iv
Acknowledgments	p. vi
Buying a New Set of Wheels	p. 1
Bikes for Adults	p. 3
Bikes for Kids	p. 34
Kids' Seats, Bike Trailers, and Trail-a-Bikes	p. 45
Bike Racks	p. 52
Cycling Attire and Accessories	p. 65
In-line Skates	p. 79
Scooters	p. 91
Skateboards	p. 98
Bicycle Maintenance & Repair	p. 105
Understanding Your Bike	p. 107
Basics Every Cyclist Should Know	p. 135
Tools for the Shop	p. 151
Tuning Up Your Bike	p. 168
Tinkering with Other Types of Wheels	p. 211
Maintaining In-line Skates	p. 212
Maintaining Scooters	p. 222
Maintaining Skateboards	p. 227
Recreational Safety & Security	p. 233
Helmets and You	p. 234
Safety and You	p. 243
Bicycle Security	p. 254
Index	p. 261
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