Anybody's Bike Book: A Comprehensive Manual of Bike Repairs [Paperback]

Tom Cuthbertson (Author), Rick Morall (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1998

Still unparalleled for its friendly tone, easy-to-follow instructions, and fun funky illustrations. A Ten Speed Classic!

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

This is the how-to-fix-it manual that launched Ten Speed Press nearly 20 years ago ( LJ 12/15/71). Aimed at riders who want to accomplish their own bicycle repairs rather than relying on a bikeshop, it remains quite good and fairly comprehensive. The new edition covers mountain bikes and index shifting as well as more traditional features and bikes. The main drawback is the illustrations: while clear, they aren't as good as photos. Libraries with Clarence W. Coles and Harold T. Glenn's Glenn's Complete Bicycle Manual ( LJ 7/73) and/or Bicycling Magazine's Complete Guide to Bicycle Maintenance and Repair ( LJ 5/1/86) might skip this, but the price makes it a real bargain.
- Thomas K. Fry, UCLA Libs.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Tom Cuthbertson was Ten Speed Press's first author, and his friendly bicycle repair manual not only inspired the name of our company, it made bicycle repair accessible for the casual and serious cyclist. As the technology of bicycles has evolved, so has his classic book.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Ten Speed Press; Revised edition (April 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0898159962
• ISBN-13: 978-0898159967
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #753,138 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #72 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Individual Sports > Cycling > Bike Repair

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A very clear and useful book!, December 17, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Anybody's Bike Book: A Comprehensive Manual of Bike Repairs (Paperback)

I think that this is the one book that anybody with a bike needs. It covers all aspects of bike mechanics from the simplest, like choice of tools, to more complex, like working on the power train. There is a lot of practical advice about dealing with problems on the road such as straightening the front end after a collision, to replacing broken spokes.

The writing style, and clear illustrations, make it easy to read.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My Favorite Bike Book!, November 1, 2000

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Jonathan C Quist (Hayward, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Anybody's Bike Book: A Comprehensive Manual of Bike Repairs (Paperback)

I bought my first copy of this book back in 1974 at the age of 14, and proceeded to tear every part of my bike apart, and more importantly, successfully put it back together! I recently began riding again, and the first thing I did was to buy the newest edition, and proceeded to tear apart my bike again! This book makes it fun to work on bikes! In fact, once I had finished completely overhauling it, I was a little bummed because all that is left to do now is to ride it...

The bood is well written, funny, informative, and covers almost everything. I highly recommend it to anyone who owns a bike and is interested in learning to maintain it!

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars SUPERB!, August 10, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Anybody's Bike Book: A Comprehensive Manual of Bike Repairs (Paperback)

This is the best bicycle repair manual on the market. I have used an older version of this book many times and it has never let me down. Highly recommended for all bicycle enthusiasts.