Bike Repair and Maintenance For Dummies (eBook)
368 Seiten
John Wiley & Sons (Verlag)
978-0-470-48034-2 (ISBN)
Bike Repair & Maintenance For Dummies provides expert guidance and tips for bicyclists who are hitting the bike trail or just spinning around the neighborhood. If you have a little or a lot of experience in using tools on your bike, this book can show you how to keep your bike in top working order, from tires to handlebars, without all the technical jargon.
If biking is already a part of your life -- or you'd like it to be mdash; this book can help you tackle your own bike maintenance and repair, so you don't have to take it to the shop for routine tune-ups or call for help if you break down in the middle of nowhere. Of course, sometimes you'll need to seek expert help, so the book covers when to attack a problem yourself and when to call in the pros for backup.
And although this book is written in easy-to-understand language without a lot of biking jargon, Bike Repair & Maintenance For Dummies is still a comprehensive guide. Seasoned bike riders looking for additional tips and tricks to keep their bikes in top condition won't be disappointed.
This book will help you repair -- and, if necessary, replace -- the parts on your bicycle. You'll discover how to make basic bike repairs, such as:
* Removing a wheel, tire, or tube
* Patching a tube or fixing a tire
* Working on hubs and spokes
* Installing new brakes and pads or addressing other brake issues
* Adjusting your saddle
* Using suspension seat posts
* Dealing with common chain problems
* Inspecting, cleaning, and lubricating cassettes and freewheels
After you nail the basics, you can dive into advanced repairs and maintenance, including:
* Knowing how a frame is built and inspecting one for problems
* Adjusting and maintaining a bike's suspension
* Removing, installing, and adjusting the rear and front derailleurs
* Removing and installing shifters
* Taping your handlebars
* Adjusting and overhauling your headset
Get your copy of Bike Repair & Maintenance For Dummies to learn all of that, plus tips on staying safe, ensuring your bike is always a good fit for you, and improving your bike's performance.
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.
Introduction 1
Part I: Getting Started 7
Chapter 1: Channeling Your Inner Grease Monkey 9
Chapter 2: Bike Physiology: Understanding How Your Bike Works 19
Chapter 3: Setting Up Shop: Repairing Your Bike at Home 35
Chapter 4: Making like MacGyver: Handling Repairs on the Road 53
Chapter 5: Help! When You Need Professional Assistance 69
Part II: Basic Bike Repairs 81
Chapter 6: Burning Rubber: Tires and Tubes 83
Chapter 7: Hugging the Curb: The Wheels 99
Chapter 8: Stopping Short: The Brakes 119
Chapter 9: Taking Your Seat: Saddles and Seat Posts 143
Chapter 10: Hitting the Links: The Chain 155
Chapter 11: Gearing Up: Freewheels and Cassettes 173
Part III: Shifting into a Higher Gear: Advanced Bike Repairs 189
Chapter 12: Holding It All Together: The Frame and Suspension 191
Chapter 13: Putting the Pedal to the Metal: The Drivetrain 207
Chapter 14: Dropping It into Gear: The Shifting System 231
Chapter 15: Turning on a Dime: The Steering System 251
Part IV: Keeping Your Bike on the Road 271
Chapter 16: An Ounce of Preventive Maintenance 273
Chapter 17: Regular Bike Maintenance 289
Part V: The Part of Tens 299
Chapter 18: Ten (Or So) Steps to Take before You Ride 301
Chapter 19: Ten Considerations in Fitting Your Bike 309
Chapter 20: Ten Ways to Improve the Performance and Comfort of Your Bike 319
Index 325
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 24.3.2009 |
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Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Natur / Technik ► Fahrzeuge / Flugzeuge / Schiffe ► Allgemeines / Lexika |
Natur / Technik ► Fahrzeuge / Flugzeuge / Schiffe ► Fahrrad | |
Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Sport ► Motor- / Rad- / Flugsport | |
Schlagworte | lifestyle • lifestyles • Sport • Sports |
ISBN-10 | 0-470-48034-3 / 0470480343 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-470-48034-2 / 9780470480342 |
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