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Bicycling Magazines Complete Guide To Bicy 5TH Edition

by Todd Downs

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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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With all the latest models, parts, and repair techniques, and terrific money-saving tips to keep any road or mountain bike in tip-top shape, this revised, updated, expanded 5th edition of "Bicycling Magazine's Complete Guide to Bicycling maintenance is indispensable.

About the Author

Todd Downs is a self-taught, full-time wrench since 1989. He's built wheels that were raced in the 2003 UCI Cyclocross World Championships and prepared a bike for an Olympic hopeful's trip to the 2004 Summer Olympic Trials. Downs has been published in DirtRag magazine and serves as an editor of MTBJournal.com. He currently resides in the Boston area.

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ISBN:
9781579548834
Subtitle:
For Road and Mountain Bikes
Author:
Downs, Todd
Publisher:
Rodale Press
Subject:
General
Subject:
Maintenance and repair
Subject:
Cycling
Subject:
Handbooks & Manuals
Subject:
Bicycles
Subject:
Cycling - General
Subject:
Bicycles -- Maintenance and repair.
Copyright:
Edition Description:
Expanded and RE
Publication Date:
March 2005
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
384
Dimensions:
1085x844x95 215

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