Bibliograph

Bike repair & maintenance, by Christopher Wiggins

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Bike repair & maintenance, by Christopher Wiggins

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Bike repair & maintenance

Oclc number

878011685

Responsibility statement

by Christopher Wiggins

Series statement

Idiot's guides

Summary

At first glance, a bicycle appears to be a very simple machine. However, today's bicycles are complex, and for the person who is passionate about cycling, keeping a bicycle in peak operating condition is paramount to fully enjoying their sport.Idiot's Guides: Bike Repair and Maintenance features 400+ full-colour, step-by-step photographs. It will teach riders of all levels how to maintain and repair their own bikes for years of top performance and enjoyment. With coverage for both road and mountain bikes, readers will learn from seasoned technicians not only how to perform all of the most basic (yet essential) maintenance, but also how to perform common repairs on all areas of the bike including the frame, suspension, crank sets, derailleur, brakes, gears, pedals, shifters, and much more. Content also includes adding functional improvements to the bike, such as adding extra gears

Table Of Contents

Bike basics -- Wheels and tires -- Brakes -- Shifters and derailleurs -- Freewheels and cassettes -- Chains -- Hubs -- Saddles and seatposts -- Pedals -- Steering systems -- Frames -- Suspension -- Cranks and bottom brackets -- Accessorizing your bike -- Emergency road repairs

Target audience

adult

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Bike repair and maintenance

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