Bicycling Magazine's Complete Guide to Bicycle Maintenance and Repair Over 1,000 Tips, Tricks, and Techniques to Maximize Performance, Minimize Repairs, and Save Money

by Langley, Jim

• ISBN13: 9781579540098
• ISBN10: 1579540090
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-06-19
• Publisher: Rodale Books

Summary

Fix a broken chain with a shoelace!Improve shifter performance with dishwashing detergent! Inside are thousands of tips to repair and maintain any road or mountain bike. Whether it's the latest model or a classic that has thousands of miles on it, beginners or experienced riders can keep their bikes on the road longer and spend less time in the repair shop. With this ultimate repair manual: * Build a dream bike workshop with complete plans and comprehensive tool lists* Wow ride partners with tricks for fixing breakdowns with a minimum of tools* Roll wheel hoops and save time and money* Dial in suspension shocks for comfortable rides* Discover top tricks from professional mechanics* Expertly work on any style of brakes, including the V-Brake* Overhaul freewheels and cassettes for peak performance* Service clipless pedals for maximum safety What's new in the expanded and revised fourth edition? * Updated text that covers the latest models and parts* Over 160 new photos so you get repairs right the first time* Clearer, better designed captions so you can read as you repair* Troubleshooting sections to quickly identify and correct common problems* Web sites and phone numbers of bicycle and parts manufacturers* An updated glossary with the latest in bike lingo

Author Biography

Jim Langley has 17 years of experience as a mechanic and bicycle shop manager. He also served as the technical editor for Bicycling magazine for 10 years. He currently resides in Santa Cruz, California.

Table of Contents

Home Bicycle Repair	p. 1
Boxing a Bike	p. 14
Frames	p. 17
Suspension	p. 31
Basic Suspension Adjustment	p. 40
Wheels and Tires	p. 43
Wheel Removal and Remounting	p. 62
Clincher Removal, Repair, and Remounting	p. 64
Tubular Removal, Repair, and Remounting	p. 68
Rim Maintenance and Repair	p. 72
Spoke Maintenance and Replacement	p. 74
Building New Wheels	p. 76
Truing Wheels	p. 80
Hubs	p. 83
Freewheel Hub Adjustment	p. 90
Cassette Hub Adjustment	p. 92
Freewheel and Cassette Hub Overhaul	p. 94
Sealed-Bearing Lubrication	p. 98
Cranksets	p. 101
Crankarm Adjustment	p. 114
Crankarm Removal and Cup-and-Cone-Style Bottom Bracket Overhaul	p. 116
Chainring Maintenance	p. 122
Sealed-Bearing Cartridge-Style Bottom Bracket Installation	p. 124
Freewheels and Cassettes	p. 127
Basic Cassette and Freewheel Maintenance	p. 136
Cassette Removal and Cassette Cog Disassembly	p. 138
Freewheel Removal and Replacement	p. 140
Freewheel Cog Removal and Replacement	p. 142
Chains	p. 145
Chain Maintenance and Repair	p. 154
Shift Levers	p. 157
Braze-On Shifter Installation	p. 164
Bar-End Shifter Installation	p. 166
Brake-Lever Shift Lever Installation	p. 168
Twist-Grip Mountain Bike Shifter Removal, Installation, and Service	p. 170
Mountain Bike Thumb Shifter Removal and Installation	p. 172
Three-Speed-Type Shifter Removal and Installation	p. 173
Front Derailleurs	p. 175
Front Derailleur Basic Maintenance	p. 180
Front Derailleur Installation	p. 182
Front Derailleur Adjustment	p. 184
Rear Derailleurs	p. 187
Rear Derailleur Removal and Installation	p. 194
Rear Derailleur Cleaning and Lubrication	p. 196
Rear Derailleur Adjustment	p. 198
Headsets	p. 201
Threaded Headset Adjustment	p. 212
Threaded Headset Overhaul	p. 214
Threadless Headset Adjustment and Overhaul	p. 218
Brakes	p. 221
Conventional-Lever Replacement	p. 236
Conventional-Lever Cable Installation	p. 238
Mountain Bike Lever and Cable Installation	p. 242
Aero Lever and Cable Installation	p. 244
Sidepull Installation	p. 246
Centerpull Installation	p. 248
Brake Pad Maintenance	p. 250
Cantilever Installation and Adjustment	p. 254
Direct-Pull Cantilever (V-Brake) Adjustment	p. 256
U-Brake Adjustment	p. 258
Rollercam Adjustment	p. 260
Handlebars and Stems	p. 263
Handlebar and Stem Adjustment	p. 272
Road Stem and Bar for Threadless Headset Removal and Installation	p. 274
Taping a Handlebar	p. 276
Mountain Bike Stem and Grips Installation	p. 278
Saddles and Seatposts	p. 281
Saddle Installation and Adjustment	p. 288
Pedals	p. 293
Pedal Repair and Maintenance	p. 302
Shimano Road SPD Pedal Bearing Overhaul	p. 306
Look Pedal Bearing Overhaul	p. 308
Mountain Bike Clipless Pedal Maintenance	p. 310
Gears	p. 315
Glossary	p. 322
Resources	p. 329
Index	p. 331
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