Product Description

By coupling step–by–step instructions and detailed photos and illustrations, Bike Repair & Maintenance For Dummies gives readers the information they need to keep their bikes in working order, often without taking it to the shop.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #160801 in Books
• Published on: 2009-02-06
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 360 pages

Review
"...this hands–on resource guide has all the tips you need...Bike Repair & Maintenance For Dummies is an excellent guide." (Caravan Club Magazine, April 2009)

From the Back Cover

Make your own repairs and maintain your bike like a pro

Want to be your own grease monkey? This plain–English guide gives you expert tips for keeping your bicycle in great condition and handling most repairs by yourself. You′ll also see how to extend the life of your bike, increase your riding comfort, and improve safety through routine maintenance. No matter the make or size of bicycle, this hands–on resource has all the tips you need!

• Get to know your bike — understand its parts and how they work together

• Set up your repair area — assess your space and stock up on the tools of the trade

• Handle common bike repairs — from tires to wheels, from brakes to the chain, get your hands dirty with routine repair procedures

• Go beyond the basics — tackle advanced repairs involving the frame and suspension, pedals, and shifting and steering systems

• Keep your bike wheeling along — perform preventive maintenance and annual tune–ups to keep your bike in good working order

• Guarantee a great ride — from adjusting the handlebars to checking tire pressure, know the steps to take before you ride

Open the book and find:

• What you can fix — and what you can′t

• How to handle breakdowns on the road

• Ways to tune your bike for performance

• Monthly and annual maintenance for your bike

• Steps to take to ensure safety and comfort

• Detailed photos and illustrations to guide you

• How to store your bike long–term

About the Author

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.

Customer Reviews

A definite "I wish I'd bought something else"
This would be a (usually) ok lightweight in its field if the field wasn't so crowded, both on bookstore shelves and on the web. Key sections sometimes don't separate bike or component types enough to be clear, which could be literally fatal, as one of these sections is on brakes. I'd rely on Park Tools website, or take a chance on the latest edition of Anybody's Bike Book, which used to be excellent and I see now is in a new edition.