Zinn and the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance

by Zinn, Lennard

• ISBN13: 9781931382595
• ISBN10: 193138259X
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-05-31
• Publisher: Ingram Pub Services

Summary

The most concise, well-organized, and clearly illustrated reference available, Zinn and the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance gently guides the reader - regardless of mountain bike experience or mechanical prowess - through every aspect of maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting in a succinct and easy-to-read format and presents the latest technological advances and equipment in mountain bike components. This timely revision offers updated information on shock pump adaptors, master links, V- brakes, cleat mounting and pedal overhaul, oversize handlebars, carbon steering tubes, tubeless rims, and much more. Repairs are rated for degree of difficulty while line drawings illustrate how parts fit together and show the tools needed to keep bikes in top shape and pedaling smoothly both on and off the trail.

Table of Contents

Tools	p. 11
Basic stuff : preride inspection, wheel removal, and general cleaning	p. 23
Emergency repairs : how to get home when something big breaks or you get hurt	p. 37
Chains	p. 53
Transmission : front and rear derailleurs, cables, and shifters	p. 67
Wheels : tires, rims and spokes, hubs, cassettes, and freewheels	p. 103
Brakes : cables, levers, and calipers	p. 135
Cranks and bottom brackets	p. 183
Pedals	p. 203
Saddles and seatposts	p. 221
Handlebars, stems, and headsets	p. 233
Wheel building	p. 267
Forks	p. 287
Frames	p. 323
Cycling computers	p. 345
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