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Tales from the Toolbox

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The book is a very quick read. I liked the behind the scenes life of a pro-bike mechanic. What I did not see was the real grit behind the public image. I think the author tried to convey what comprised his work while withholding what we all really want to hear about. "Who's jerk and why, who's a great guy and why?" If you want a more raw look at pro cycling consider Paul Kimmage's - Rough Ride.

The book has a wonderful premiss. To hear about the behind the scenes of a professional cycling team mechanic. But unfortunately the book is a bit sporadic in the telling of the tales. There just doesn't seem to be much flow through out the book. That being said, I thought that several of the stories were wonderfully viseral. They really convey the more day to day trials and tribulations that a pro mechanic has to deal with. And even though they were sort of stuck into the end of the book I must say I thought his chapters on bike washing and tool selection were the best part. The book is definately intriguing enough to recommend to anyone who wants to know what its really like to be a pro mechanic.