Synopses & Reviews
Zinn and the Art of Rod Bike Maintenance: The Worlds Best-Selling Bicycle Repair and Maintenance GuideThe Worlds Best Repair Guide for Bikes!
If you are looking for easy-to-follow instructions on how to repair a bicycle, Zinn and the Art of Road Bike Maintenance is the best guide youll find. No matter what kind of bike you own—an aging 10-speed with hard-to-find parts or a brand-new, tricked-out race machine—Lennard Zinns guide to all road and cyclocross bicycles is a one-stop reference that will show you the correct way to maintain and repair any bike.
Whether you are a novice bike mechanic or an experienced gearhead, you will find complete DIY instructions for basic and advanced bicycle care, accompanied by hundreds of detailed illustrations, exploded views of how parts go together, and time-saving tips. Itemized tool lists explain what youll need to do the job, whether you are stocking a workshop or tackling a roadside repair.
Bicycle Basics
• How to do your own bike fit
• Simple instructions for regular bicycle care
• Maintenance schedules to keep your bike running trouble-free
Complete Bike Repair
• How to fix every bike part: Brakes, wheels, tires, headsets, derailleurs, pedals, chains, hubs, handlebars, saddles—you name it, its covered
Solve Common Bicycle Problems
• Diagnose and fix problems like a skipping chain, rough shifting, squeaky brakes, or a stuck seatpost with troubleshooting tables and tips
Everything Covered, Old and New
• Campagnolo EPS and Shimano Di2 electronic shifting systems (all types); all Ergopower and Dual Control STI systems, including 11-speed; all SRAM DoubleTap
• Mechanical and hydraulic disc brakes for road and cyclocross bicycles
• All bottom brackets, cup-and-cone to BB90 and everything in between
The Ultimate Reference
• Exhaustive troubleshooting index; glossary of terms; torque specifications; gear chart for compact and regular cranks; bike fit tables
Over 650 Illustrations and Exploded Views!
Lennard Zinn was a member of the U.S. national racing team and has been riding and fixing bikes for more than 50 years. A professional frame builder and bike designer, Lennard is also the technical writer for Velo magazine and hosts the popular Q&A column on VeloNews.com. His other books include Zinn and the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance, Zinn and the Art of Triathlon Bikes, Zinns Cycling Primer, The Mountain Bike Performance Handbook, and The Mountain Bike Owners Manual. He lives and works in Boulder, Colorado.
Review
“Lennard Zinn’s book is packed with in-depth explanations and useful diagrams.” —
Velo magazine “Lennard Zinn is a veritable cycling Einstein, and as a naturally gifted teacher he has the unique ability to explain even the most difficult mechanical task. So unless you currently ride on a high-profile pro team with your own mechanic (and maybe even then),
Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance is an absolute ‘must-have’ book.”
—Davis Phinney, Olympic medalist, U.S. Pro champion, and Tour de France stage winner “Lennard Zinn is an institution in the bicycle world—a legend. Legions of cyclists have learned to repair bikes from him, ridden bicycles he’s built, or used his advice as guidance on how to better enjoy the world on two wheels.” —
Bicycle Times magazine “There really is no other bicycle repair manual like this.
Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance is very up to date, very clear—thanks to the profuse illustrations—and accurate and comprehensive. This book essentially takes the place of a collection of several other books, component manufacturer’s assembly sheets, and the collective wisdom of years of hands on bicycle maintenance. And it’s all in a very enjoyable format intended to be encouraging and confidence-building."
— USCyclingReport.com “
Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance has instructions on anything an aspiring wrench would want to know. What impresses most is Lennard’s overall approach of simplifying a task and reminding us how rewarding it is to perform our own service.” —
PodiumCafe.com “If ever there was a classic text on bike maintenance, this has to be it. The joy of this third edition, like its predecessors, is that it goes from super simple right through to complete re-builds. All are explained by a combination of Zinn’s unique humour-filled, insightful and clear text, with Todd Telander’s brilliant illustrations.” —
220Triathlon.com “Regardless of your skill level, this book is a great manual to have on hand. In its 5th edition, Zinn adds to an already impressive knowledge base, keeping things up-to-date with current innovations and tools. It doesn’t spend all of its 464 pages going over installation and maintenance procedures; there are also a lot of useful tips and tricks.” —
Adventure Cycling magazine “Zinn is very good at taking you incrementally through the learning process—whether you are a beginner or expert mechanic.” —
Out There Monthly magazine “This book almost rates along with those ‘missing manuals’ that exist for computer software. When was the last time the manual that came with your bike bore any relation to it? Exactly. You could barely buy a decent tire for the price of this book and that should be justification enough.” —
TheWashingMachinePost.net “Simple to read and follow, the illustrated, large-format paperback manual features everything from replacing a flat to repairing components. It’s a great addition to any new biker’s library but offers invaluable advice for experts, too.” —
Sports Guide magazine Review
“Lennard Zinns book is packed with in-depth explanations and useful diagrams.” —
Velo magazine “Lennard Zinn is a veritable cycling Einstein, and as a naturally gifted teacher he has the unique ability to explain even the most difficult mechanical task. So unless you currently ride on a high-profile pro team with your own mechanic (and maybe even then),
Zinn and the Art of Road Bike Maintenance is an absolute ‘must-have book.”
—Davis Phinney, Olympic medalist, U.S. Pro champion, and Tour de France stage winner “Lennard Zinn is an institution in the bicycle world—a legend. Legions of cyclists have learned to repair bikes from him, ridden bicycles hes built, or used his advice as guidance on how to better enjoy the world on two wheels.” —
Bicycle Times magazine “Today's bicycles are complicated machines that can be expensive to maintain and repair. Zinn has written this book to help both the leisure bike rider and expert mechanic handle almost any problem associated with road bikes.” — Library Journal
“Zinn and the Art of Road Bike Maintenance has instructions on anything an aspiring wrench would want to know. What impresses most is Lennards overall approach of simplifying a task and reminding us how rewarding it is to perform our own service.” — Podium Café
“Lennard Zinn really is the worlds most helpful and comprehensive human when it comes to bicycle repair and maintenance.” — Bike magazine
“When you read Zinns books, its like hes sharing secrets from the pro ranks with you… The illustrations in this book are as informative as they are enjoyable to look at. This is a super helpful manual that belongs on every roadies workbench.” — RoadBikeRider.com
“Zinn and the Art of Road Bike Maintenance is simple, easy to follow and the illustrations are magnificent…If you are looking for a bicycle repair manual, get this book.” — Cycloculture
“Lennard Zinns book might be the work that launched a 1,000 repair projects. Or, at least, it placated many home mechanics when they started cursing skipped shifts or loose headsets.” — Canadian Cycling magazine
“If ever there was a classic text on bike maintenance, this has to be it…Like its predecessors, it goes from super simple right through to complete re-builds. All are explained by a combination of Zinns unique humour-filled, insightful and clear text, with Todd Telanders brilliant illustrations.” — 220 Triathlon
“Zinn is very good at taking you incrementally through the learning process—whether you are a beginner or expert mechanic.” — Out There Monthly magazine
""There really is no other bicycle repair manual like this. Zinn and the Art of Road Bike Maintenance is very up to date, very clear—thanks to the profuse illustrations—and accurate and comprehensive…And its all in a very enjoyable format intended to be encouraging and confidence-building."" — USCyclingReport.com
“There is a wealth of excellent info in this rather large tome… Zinn makes little pre-supposition as to the technical abilities of his readers and it's this aspect that makes you feel that you can manage the majority of the repairs detailed in the book.” — TheWashingMachinePost.net
“Simple to read and follow, the illustrated, large-format paperback manual features everything from replacing a flat to repairing components. Its a great addition to any new bikers library but offers invaluable advice for experts, too.” — Sports Guide magazine
Synopsis
Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance is the best-selling guide to bike maintenance and repair for good reason. Nobody makes tuning, maintaining, and upgrading a bike as easy as Zinn. Complete with step-by-step instructions for every procedure—from basics like fixing a flat or lubing a chain to advanced work like overhauling hydraulic brakes or building a wheel—
Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance provides clear guidance so that you’ll be confident working as your own bike mechanic.
Zinn’s practical, time-saving tips and tricks make short work of even the most complicated repair or installation. Hundreds of simple, hand-drawn illustrations make visualizing each step a cinch.
And Zinn covers it all: Shimano’s electronic Dura-Ace and Ultegra shifting, Campagnolo 11-speed and electronic shifting, SRAM’s Red shifters, new tips for cyclocross tech, hydraulic brakes for road and ‘cross, and much more. Zinn doesn’t neglect tried-and-true gear, either. Zinn's 464 pages show how to keep older bikes rolling smoothly for years to come.
With exploded views and step-by-step instructions from the world’s leading expert on bike repair, Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance makes it easy to maintain, fix, or upgrade any bike.
Synopsis
Lennard Zinn is the world's leading expert on bike maintenance and repair. A professional frame builder and bike designer, Lennard is also the technical writer for Velo magazine, VeloNews.com, and Singletrack.com. His other books include Zinn & the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance, Zinn & the Art of Triathlon Bikes, Zinn’s Cycling Primer, The Mountain Bike Performance Handbook, and The Mountain Bike Owner’s Manual. Zinn was a member of the U.S. national racing team and has been riding and fixing bikes for over 50 years.
Synopsis
Zinn and the Art of Road Bike Maintenance is the worlds best-selling guide to bicycle repair and maintenance. From basic repairs like how to fix a flat tire to advanced overhauls of drivetrains and brakes, Zinns clearly illustrated guide makes every bicycle repair and maintenance job easy for everyone.
Zinns friendly step-by-step guide explains the tools youll need and how to know youve done the job right. The two-color interior is easy to read—even in a dimly-lit garage or workshop. Hundreds of hand-drawn illustrations and exploded parts diagrams show just the right level of detail to lead you through every bicycle repair task.
This smartly organized guide shows how to repair new and old bicycles from top to bottom. In 520 pages, Zinns guide includes simple instructions for hundreds of bike maintenance and repair jobs:
• Basics: How to fix a flat tire, lube a bicycle chain, adjust the brakes
• Emergency repairs: How to fix a broken chain, tighten loose spokes, repair a bent derailleur
• Easy shifting: How to clean, lube, and adjust shifters and cables for smooth shifting
• Wheels: How to install a new tire, change a cassette, true a wheel, replace broken spokes, build your own wheels
• Overhauls: How to repair pedals, chains and chainrings, saddles, handlebars, stems, headsets, forks
• New tech: How to maintain 11-speed systems, electronic shifters, disc brakes
• Cyclocross: How to set up a ‘cross bike for racing, select the right components, and make quick repairs
• Troubleshooting: How to figure out whats wrong with any bike and fix it
Zinn and the Art of Road Bike Maintenance makes bicycle repair and maintenance easy, quick, affordable, and fun. With Zinn at your side, youll know how to keep your bicycling running smoothly for years.
About the Author
Zinn is a bicycle framebuilder, a technical writer, avid cyclist and bike lover. He is the founder of Zinn Cycles, a company that produces custom road and mountain-bike frames and forks, and custom cycling apparel.
Table of Contents
AcknowledgmentsIntroduction Maintenance and Repair1 Tools2 Basic Stuff3 Emergency Repairs4 The Chain5 The Shifting System6 Wheels and Tires7 Brakes8 Cranks and Bottom Brackets9 Pedals10 Saddles and Seatposts11 Stems, Handlebars, and Headsets12 Wheel Building13 Forks14 Frames
AppendixesA Troubleshooting IndexB Gear ChartC Road Bike FittingD GlossaryE Torque Table
BibliographyIndexIllustration IndexAbout the Author and Illustrator