The bicycling guide to complete bicycle maintenance & repair : for road & mountain bikes

640 Pages·2010·19.07 MB·English

Dedicated with deepest gratitude to my grandmother, Marjorie Howsen,
who never stops encouraging me to chase something grander.
And to the memory of Jerry Downs, whose generosity will be his timeless legacy.
Anatomy of a Road Bike
Anatomy of a Mountain Bike
Anatomy of a Triathlon/Time Trial Bike
Anatomy of a Hardtail Mountain Bike
Contents
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 1
HOME BICYCLE REPAIR
You Are in the Saddle
Creating a Special Work Space
Avoid Problems through Preventive Maintenance
Don't Be a Statistic
Taking It to the Next Level
Basic Principles of Bicycle Maintenance and Repair
• Boxing a Bike
CHAPTER 2
FRAMES
Frame Nomenclature
History of the Bicycle Frame
Frame Materials
The Basics of Frame Geometry
Fitting to the Frame
Frame Maintenance
Basic Frame-Alignment Checks
Repainting a Frame
A Worthy Investment
CHAPTER 3
SUSPENSION
Suspension Forks
Rear Suspension
Long Travel Bikes
Suspension Adjustments
General Suspension Tips
Troubleshooting
• Basic Suspension Adjustment