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.
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
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Introduction 1
Part I: Getting Started 7
Chapter 1: Channeling Your Inner Grease Monkey 9
Chapter 2: Bike Physiology: Understanding How Your Bike Works 19
Chapter 3: Setting Up Shop: Repairing Your Bike at Home 35
Chapter 4: Making like MacGyver: Handling Repairs on the Road 53
Chapter 5: Help! When You Need Professional Assistance 69
Part II: Basic Bike Repairs 81
Chapter 6: Burning Rubber: Tires and Tubes 83
Chapter 7: Hugging the Curb: The Wheels 99
Chapter 8: Stopping Short: The Brakes 119
Chapter 9: Taking Your Seat: Saddles and Seat Posts 143
Chapter 10: Hitting the Links: The Chain 155
Chapter 11: Gearing Up: Freewheels and Cassettes 173
Part III: Shifting into a Higher Gear: Advanced Bike Repairs 189
Chapter 12: Holding It All Together: The Frame and Suspension 191
Chapter 13: Putting the Pedal to the Metal: The Drivetrain 207
Chapter 14: Dropping It into Gear: The Shifting System 231
Chapter 15: Turning on a Dime: The Steering System 251
Part IV: Keeping Your Bike on the Road 271
Chapter 16: An Ounce of Preventive Maintenance 273
Chapter 17: Regular Bike Maintenance 289
Part V: The Part of Tens 299
Chapter 18: Ten (Or So) Steps to Take before You Ride 301
Chapter 19: Ten Considerations in Fitting Your Bike 309
Chapter 20: Ten Ways to Improve the Performance and Comfort of Your Bike 319
Index 325
