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Informationen zum Autor Dennis Bailey has been actively involved in bike repair and maintenance for almost two decades. He has worked on bikes on bike tours in the United States, Europe, and Latin America. Keith Gates has been repairing bikes for more than 30 years and provides personalized service as the owner of A-1 Cycling, with locations in Manassas and Herndon, Virginia. Klappentext 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 Zusammenfassung 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. 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 ...
