Mountain Bike Maintenance

by Andrews, Dr Guy; Fisher, Gary

• ISBN13: 9780762740888
• ISBN10: 0762740884
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-03-01
• Publisher: Falcon Guides

Summary

Whether readers are experienced or beginner mountain bikers, knowing how to keep their bike in peak condition is essential for enjoyment of the sport. Being able to recognise the early warning signs of trouble - and knowing what to do about them - means less time and money wasted getting a bike fixed and more time out on the trail. With colour photographs throughout, this practical manual includes illustrated, step-by-step guides to repairing and maintaining every single part of a bike. It also includes advice on tools and workshop setup, how to avoid problems in the first place, and how to carry out emergency on-the-trail repairs. This is the essential companion handbook for any mountain biker.

Author Biography

Guy Andrews is an experienced magazine editor and freelance writer who has worked for all the UK cycling publishers throughout his career. He was technical editor of Mountain Biker International magazine for four years before becoming editor at Cycling, also for four years.

He now runs a PR and marketing agency for the cycling industry which has worked with many of the major U.K. suppliers and distributors. He worked on DK's Compete Bike Book as technical and logistics consultant.

He is the author of A Rough Guide to Cycling in London and continues to contribute features for cycling magazines. He also teaches cycle maintenance to bikeshop mechanics and personal clients.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. vi
Foreword	p. vii
The mountain bike	p. 1
Introduction	p. 1
Types of mountain bike	p. 2
Bike map	p. 6
Buying a bike	p. 7
The home workshop	p. 11
Tools	p. 11
Workshop setup	p. 15
The basics	p. 19
Basic bike setup	p. 19
Finding the right riding position	p. 23
Setting your bike up for the trail	p. 25
On-the-trail fixes	p. 28
Removing wheels	p. 32
Fixing a flat	p. 35
Transporting your bike	p. 40
Regular cleaning and maintenance	p. 43
Washing and caring for your bike	p. 43
Cleaning and lubricating	p. 46
Squeaks and creaks	p. 49
Gear systems	p. 53
Inner cables and gears	p. 53
Replacing gear cables	p. 57
Front derailleur	p. 59
SRAM shifters and derailleurs	p. 62
Chains - replacement and care	p. 65
Braking systems	p. 69
V-brakes	p. 69
Cable-activated disc brakes	p. 76
Hydraulic disc brakes	p. 83
Removing and replacing hoses	p. 86
Contact points	p. 91
Handlebars, grips, bar ends and seat posts	p. 91
Pedals	p. 95
Wheels and tires	p. 101
Tires	p. 101
UST tires	p. 103
Replacing spokes	p. 107
Truing wheels	p. 109
Front hubs	p. 112
Rear hubs	p. 115
Cartridge hubs	p. 118
Suspension and steering	p. 123
Headsets	p. 123
Suspension	p. 130
Care and regular checks for forks	p. 135
Rear shock maintenance	p. 140
Frame	p. 145
Frame preparation	p. 145
Bottom bracket servicing and fitting	p. 149
Integrated bottom bracket servicing	p. 152
Standard cranks and chainrings	p. 154
Further information	p. 159
Glossary	p. 161
Index	p. 165
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