I thought that writing a book about bicycle maintenance would be a pinch since i knew my subject pretty well, how wrong i was. Pocket bike maintenance by mel allwood cycling books at. Brush, old toothbrush, small flat file, bucket with warm water and rags. The classes are taught by the expert mechanics at full cycle on the hill and include a personal copy of the park big blue book of bicycle repair and a 15% discount on park and pedros. How repairs should be made or, even better, avoided. Below is a sample list of available bike maintenance services and estimated prices. Learn bicycle repair and maintenance public library city. Pocket bike maintenance tells you everything you will need to know about your bike and, more importantly, keep it trouble free and on the road. This will be a handson class, and you will be doing a tuneup on your bicycle or we can provide one if you prefer. Jun 19, 2011 a maintenance stand is a big help because it lifts the wheels off the ground and puts the bike at a convenient height. From basic repairs like how to fix a flat tire to advanced overhauls of drivetrains and brakes, lennard zinns clearly illustrated guide makes every bicycle repair and maintenance job easy for everyone.
Oct 21, 20 many people ask what service and maintenance is required to run an electric bike ebike. Here is some basic information and general tips to keep your ebike running like a dream. Mar 01, 2012 the total bike maintenance book is a comprehensive guide to keeping all the main types of bike road, hybrid and mountain in tiptop condition. Ive not yet had the pleasure of taking a look at more recent additions, but im sure it has. Complete bicycle maintenance 2012 0857331183, 9780857331182 i will fear no evil, robert a. We stock norco and santa cruz bikes but are happy to sell our knowhow on every possible brand. Just like any regular cycle, your ebike is going to need routine maintenance.
The fifth edition offers coverage of all the newest mountain bike tech without neglecting the bikes and components from the last decade. Bicyclesmaintenance and repair wikibooks, open books. Also if the bike is particularly dirty then a degreaser is. Off season bike maintenance while the winter season often means that you spend less time on your bike, it doesnt necessarily mean that you should spend less time with it. Brakes testing your brakes it is vital that your brakes work well. Complete bike maintenance new and expanded edition. Bikes that are ridden offroad or in the rain will need a little more tlc than one that ventures over the brooklyn bridge once per month. Description a complete bicycle maintenance guide, this book has been updated to cover the changes in frame design and materials since the previous edition. For road, mountain, and commuter bicycles this is a very well written and illistrated manual. Bicycle repair workshops can be found in a variety of locations. Forum main general bmx talk best bmx bike maintenance book. In addition, there is more about shimano and campagnolo combines gear and brake levers for sports bikes.
Youll build a solid foundation on how all the parts of a bike work and how to do your own repairs. From how to fix a flat tire to replacing advanced components, lennard zinn offers the best ways to fix a bike, no matter how old or out of service it may be. With a well maintained bike, the need to make roadside repairs will be reduced. Learn bicycle repair and maintenance public library.
The fifth edition offers coverage of all the newest mountain bike tech without. The complete book of bicycle maintenance 4th edition. Back when i first started maintaining my bike, and was nearly put off for life by zinn and todd, i bought a copy of mel allwoods book. A guide to biking discusses choosing a bicycle, clothing, and equipment, bike safety and maintenance, and bicycle sports. The workshops, which will give participants a general understanding of basic bike maintenance, are scheduled as follows. No frills here but the basic stuff everybody needs to know that can help you save money and have fun. Circle city bicycles will be offering a class on basic bicycle maintenance. Here is a good reference manual if you wish to learn how to do your own wrenching on your trike. The bike kitchen provides library users with access to shopgrade bicycle tools, professional assistance, along with handson learning opportunities and educational resources. Since college students typically comprise a largerthanaverage cycling population, many shortterm bike repair or maintenance. Shimano or sram offer maintenancefree drum brakes, which will work consistently in all weathers with very little adjustment. The bicycle maintenance log is a feature for basic and premium subscribers. Institute of museum and library services under the provisions of the library services and technology act, administered in. Every area of bike maintenance and repair is covered, using stepbystep photos and accompanying text, to create a straightforward, easytounderstand manual that will prove invaluable to any cycling.
The total bike maintenance book is a comprehensive guide to keeping all the main types of bike road, hybrid and mountain in tiptop condition. Bicycle repair and maintenance for the regular bike rider. I own several bicycles and want to do my own maintenance and if one does, this is in my view the book to own. Just like gears, there are completelysealedfromtheelements braking systems out there that will give years of maintenancefree stopping. Bryce tryons snakepit his private norcal skatepark. The book covers everything from basic maintenance, through emergency repairs to stuff that almost everyone will take the bike to the repair shop for.
Every area of bike maintenance and repair is covered, using stepbystep photos and accompanying text, to create a straightforward, easytounderstand manual that will prove invaluable to any. Keep your bike in tiptop shape by planning and tracking your maintenance. Your bike has seen many miles throughout the course of the year, and this is an excellent time to give it a tuneup before you zero out your cycle computer and start logging the miles for 2010. To get your wheels trued take your bike to a bike shop, attend a bike maintenance workshop or get a good book on bike maintenance and learn how to do this yourself. Bike maintenance rock n road bicycles, the only exclusive. The chainbreaker bike book teaches you how to fix and love your own bike, and that is a part of the selfreliance and freedom that cycling can bring. The bicycling guide to complete bicycle maintenance and repair is available at and, more than likely, at your local bike shop, so check with them first, because if you actually buy things from them they might be nicer to you when you come in with the frankensteinsmonstertrainwreck that youve turned your bicycle into while. Your bike has seen many miles throughout the course of the year, and this is an excellent time to give it a tuneup before you zero out your cycle computer and start logging. Learn more about the extra features gained by upgrading your account today. It is written for those bizarre twowheeled guys, but most of the stuff in this book works for trikes too. It is up to date with all the newest bike components. The total bike maintenance book by mel allwood waterstones.
Mountain bikes are made to take a beating, but theyre not bombproof. More information to be announced soon on this forthcoming title. The maintenance schedule for a bike can vary somewhat on how often its ridden and what condition its in to begin with. Unfortunately, trying to encompass the full gamut of bike types is a bit ambitious in this book length, meaning you may need to guess between steps at times.
Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Before you can get started setting up maintenance schedules and logging part swaps, youll need to add your bicycle as a piece of gear. Jan 12, 2011 the bicycling guide to complete bicycle maintenance and repair is available at and, more than likely, at your local bike shop, so check with them first, because if you actually buy things from them they might be nicer to you when you come in with the frankensteinsmonstertrainwreck that youve turned your bicycle into while. Complete bicycle maintenance haynes 6th revised edition by mark storey isbn. Bicyclesmaintenance and repair wikibooks, open books for.
Written by one of the worlds leading authorities on bicycle repair and maintenance, park tool director of education, calvin jones, the big blue book is the. Aug 19, 2014 full of practical information and handy tips covering almost every bike built since 1970, the book gives any rider the confidence and knowledge required to tackle regular maintenance, repairs and major overhauls. The bicycling guide to complete bicycle maintenance. Yes, theyre still printing this book, but do we still need it. For any cyclist, bicycle maintenance is a particularly useful skillset to acquire. Youll love having it running well and you can be pleased with tuning it yourself and knowing how to do it in the future.
The bicycle maintenance log requires a basic or premium account. If you are looking for a bicycle repair manual, get this book. Book in for a maintenance course and learn to keep your bike running smoothly. It was hard to find the right section, instructions were hard to follow and the illustrations didnt help makes things clear. We offer a 1hour bike repair class or a more intensive 6week maintenance course.
So when it comes to swotting up on first class fettling and learning your ferrules from your. To test them, stand over your bike, put the front brakes on and try pushing forward. Dec 20, 2012 reading it nearly put me off bike maintenance for life. Institute of museum and library services under the provisions of the library services and technology act, administered in california by the state librarian. Repairs at supply cost see below repurchasing of secondhand bikes self service wash and repair stations west side. Well its been a long time coming, but its finally here. Please contact rock n road bicycles today to set up a routine maintenance visit for your bike so we can take that burden off your hands and leave you more time and energy for riding not fixing your bike. Nevertheless, the standout book here was lennard zinn. As compared to driving, not only is cycling cheaper and better for the environment, there is an intangible feeling of. Everything a new cyclist needs to know to gear up and start riding tori bortman.
This project is supported by the friends of the central library and the u. Bbb4 big blue book of bicycle repair 4th edition park tool. Doing this task at least once a month will really help keep your bike running smoothly. I own a trail bike and a road bike and this book helps me keep them in great condition by doing the maintenance stuff myself. Learn the basics of bike repair at home the bicycling guide book 1 ebook. Zinn and the art of mountain bike maintenance 6th edition.
Lesser changes like the aheadset and hiddenset headsets and frontloading stems are also covered. Add to this an excellent set of appendices, troubleshooting tips and a superb index, and this book should be on the shelf of any mountain my bible of bike repair and maintenance. As compared to driving, not only is cycling cheaper and better for the environment, there is an intangible feeling of freedom and connectedness that comes with riding a bike. Priority bicycles low maintenance belt drive bikes.
Pocket bike maintenance by mel allwood cycling books at the. However, you can approximate a stand by tying a rope to a roof beam and looping it around the saddle. The fully revised and updated sixth edition of the bestselling guide to bike maintenance from the worlds leading authority on cycling whether they own the latest model or a classic with thousands of miles on it, beginner and experienced cyclists alike need a guide that will help them get their bikes out of the shop faster and keep them on the road longer. Many people ask what service and maintenance is required to run an electric bike ebike. If you want to learn bike repair, look into one of our bike repair classes.