Bike Repair and Maintenance for Dummies Paperback - 2009 - 1st Edition
by Dennis Bailey; Keith Gates
From the rear cover
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!
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Get to know your bike - understand its parts and how they work together
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Set up your repair area - assess your space and stock up on the tools of the trade
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Handle common bike repairs - from tires to wheels, from brakes to the chain, get your hands dirty with routine repair procedures
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Go beyond the basics - tackle advanced repairs involving the frame and suspension, pedals, and shifting and steering systems
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Keep your bike wheeling along - perform preventive maintenance and annual tune-ups to keep your bike in good working order
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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:
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What you can fix - and what you can't
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How to handle breakdowns on the road
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Ways to tune your bike for performance
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Monthly and annual maintenance for your bike
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Steps to take to ensure safety and comfort
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Detailed photos and illustrations to guide you
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How to store your bike long-term
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- Title Bike Repair and Maintenance for Dummies
- Author Dennis Bailey; Keith Gates
- Binding Paperback
- Edition number 1st
- Edition 1
- Pages 368
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher For Dummies
- Date 2009-02-01
- Features Bibliography, Index, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
- ISBN 9780470415801 / 0470415800
- Weight 1.15 lbs (0.52 kg)
- Dimensions 9 x 7.3 x 0.9 in (22.86 x 18.54 x 2.29 cm)
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2008943495
- Dewey Decimal Code 629.287
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