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The Bicycling Guide to Complete Bicycle Maintenance and Repair: For Road and Mountain Bikes(Expanded and Revised 5th Edition) |  | Author: Todd Downs
Publisher: Rodale Books
Category: Book
List Price: $21.99
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Rating:  86 reviews
Sales Rank: 3667
Media: Paperback
Edition: 5 Rev Exp
Pages: 384
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.5
Dimensions (in): 10.6 x 8.3 x 1.1
ISBN: 1579548830
Dewey Decimal Number: 629.28772
EAN: 9781579548834
ASIN: 1579548830
Publication Date: March 16, 2005
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Product Description
This revised, updated, expanded fifth edition is indispensable-with all the latest models, parts, and repair techniques, and terrific money-saving tips to keep any ride in tip-top shape Since its first publication, Bicycling Magazine's Complete Guide to Bicycle Maintenance and Repair has sold over 400,000 copies. The fifth edition is guaranteed to remain the category killer. This long-overdue update is a must-have for weekend riders and serious cyclists alike. Whether they own the latest model or a classic with thousands of miles on it, beginners and experienced cyclists alike can depend on this book to get their bikes out of the shop faster and keep them on the road longer. They'll discover information on: o Building a dream bike workshop o Disc brakes, both cable-actuated and hydraulic o Dialing in front and rear suspension shocks for comfortable rides o The latest crankset and bottom bracket designs o Overhauling freewheels and cassettes for peak performance o Specs on all the latest handlebar and headset sizes o Servicing clipless pedals for maximum safety With troubleshooting sections to quickly identify and correct common problems, 450 photographs and 40 drawings to clarify all the step-by-step directions so even the complete neophyte can get repairs right the first time, and Web sites and phone numbers of bicycle and parts manufacturers, this is truly the ultimate bicycle repair and maintenance manual-now better than ever in its fifth edition!
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 Great book, excellent information February 10, 2010
7709 (Michigan)
This book is definitely worth. Everything that I needed is covered. It takes the mystique out of bike repairs and also shows you what is not worth your time in tackling. Highly recommended.
If you can only have one bike repair guide, this is it December 23, 2009
G. Belmont (Los Angeles, CA)
I bought this book as a resource for repairing my newer MTB. I was surprised to find a lot of useful information for my early, mid, and late 70's road bikes. The information is very detailed and specific to individual popular manufacturer's products. And there are often tips for the less popular products. The trouble shooting portions at the end of the how-to articles are invaluable - especially if you truly wish to remedy 99% of the problems encountered with building and maintaining your own bike. (NOTE: If you do not find that bicycle repair is enjoyable, save yourself the trouble and PLEASE support your local bicycle repair shop)
When building a couple bicycles, I have trusted this book as the human voice when following the overly optimistic manuals provided by manufactures. I'd pay 4x the price for this book. One minor qualm is I occasionally run into mis-captioned photos in the steps. These typos were easily deciphered.
I should add that my friends runs a bike repair co-op. This is their main go to book.
 Overhyped November 25, 2009
Victor Garcia
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This bike repair book is good, don't get me wrong, but there was much to be desired.
It has a lot of good information, but it doesn't have ALL information. I didn't feel like the pictures were matching up with the text on step by step instructions. It has NO color pictures.
It has great reviews, but I don't think it's that great.
It seems unorganized too. I'm reading it, and i'm not sure what type of brakes they are talking about in the brakes chapter.
I wish I would have went the the "Big Blue Book of Bike repair", although I admit I have not seen it to KNOW it's better that this.
Conclusion: I wish I had went with another book.
Mountain Bike Repair Made Easy! November 15, 2009
MTB Fr3aK (Washington State)
I have always thought it would be so much easier to perform my own bicycle maintenance but never took the effort to look into a "how to" book. After years of taking bicycles to the shop for tune-ups and upgrades, and not having a shop nearby, I decided to investigate the idea of "self repair" a little more. This book is what I needed to get the ball rolling and as the title states, this is a complete guide for at home repairs and then some... This book has made mountain biking even more enjoyable for me!
good overall book November 3, 2009
Joshua B. Knox
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
the book is a few steps above basic maintenance. it cover everything from the very simple basic things up to some complicated things. it tells you how some stuff is done, even things that your bike shop should do but it helsp to know what has to be doen so they dont rip you off. the knowledge is good and is pretty easy to follow as well.
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