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It gets a mention now and again from members who've indulged, but as always, there's a ton of books out there but until you've got it, you dont know how good it'll be.
About £13 from Amazon for the third edition. I love it
424 pages with chapters on tools, all the stuff you're likely to need.
Emergency repairs, i'd have never thought of some of the quick fixes.
All the drivetrain (in seperate sections), chain, cassettes, all the different crankset systems, BBs, headsets...how to, or if they can be fixed DIY style, maintenance, replacement etc etc etc.
Gear charts, UCI regulations, wheel truing, wheel building, hub mainenance, torque tables, chapters on frame and forks, pedal systems...how to's on all subjects..bike fitting, its all very comprehensive, right down to what repairs you can make on STI shifters, the internal differences between early and late Campag ergos, care and repair of freehubs...it just goes on and on.
Most manufacturers are covered and their products albeit more at the top end, but older stuff as well.
The downsides...its softback, so i feel the need to treat it with kid gloves and the illustrations are drawn...maybe its just me, they just seem a little basic. Also they dont cover much on FSA stuff, shame as mines got FSA cranks and BB, but i suppose the principle still apply.
Ive had maintenance books brought for me, trouble is most are so basic, they tell you nothing you dont already know. Zinn goes so much deeper, its a good read and interesting even if you dont use its information straight away.
I'd recommend it without a seconds hesitation. Best bike book ive seen.
About £13 from Amazon for the third edition. I love it
424 pages with chapters on tools, all the stuff you're likely to need.
Emergency repairs, i'd have never thought of some of the quick fixes.
All the drivetrain (in seperate sections), chain, cassettes, all the different crankset systems, BBs, headsets...how to, or if they can be fixed DIY style, maintenance, replacement etc etc etc.
Gear charts, UCI regulations, wheel truing, wheel building, hub mainenance, torque tables, chapters on frame and forks, pedal systems...how to's on all subjects..bike fitting, its all very comprehensive, right down to what repairs you can make on STI shifters, the internal differences between early and late Campag ergos, care and repair of freehubs...it just goes on and on.
Most manufacturers are covered and their products albeit more at the top end, but older stuff as well.
The downsides...its softback, so i feel the need to treat it with kid gloves and the illustrations are drawn...maybe its just me, they just seem a little basic. Also they dont cover much on FSA stuff, shame as mines got FSA cranks and BB, but i suppose the principle still apply.
Ive had maintenance books brought for me, trouble is most are so basic, they tell you nothing you dont already know. Zinn goes so much deeper, its a good read and interesting even if you dont use its information straight away.
I'd recommend it without a seconds hesitation. Best bike book ive seen.
