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Zinn and the Art of Road Bike Maintenance (Paperback)

by Lennard Zinn (Author), Jonathan Vaughters (Foreword), Todd Telander (Illustrator) "Level 2 repairs are a bit more complex, and I recommend that you attack them with specific tools and a well-organized workspace with a shop..." (more)
Key Phrases: steering tube, standover clearance, freehub body, Mavic Mektronic, Freehub Buddy, Chris King (more...)
4.6 out of 5 stars  (32 customer reviews)


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Editorial Reviews
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Lennard Zinn is a cycling god. Zinn and the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance is revered as a bible among the fat-tire set; he now extends the gospel to the rest of the cycling faithful in Zinn and the Art of Road Bike Maintenance.

From simple, routine maintenance to more complicated tasks, Zinn remains "convinced that anyone with an opposable thumb can perform any repair on a bike." He begins with "Basic Stuff" such as pre-ride inspections and cleaning the drive train, and continues on through the super-advanced task of wheel building--arguing that "the construction of a good set of bicycle wheels is actually a straightforward task." Zinn guides readers step by step through every possible repair on every possible part, handlebar grips to Maric Mektronic electronic shifting, with plain-speaking text and helpful illustrations. There's even a section on emergency repairs, including unexpected advice such as straightening a bent rim by hitting it against the ground: "You may be surprised how straight you can get a wheel this way."

This comprehensive manual is essential reading for those who love their bike. "All you have to do is follow the instructions and trust yourself." Indeed. --M. Stein

From Library Journal
Today's bicycles are complicated machines that can be expensive to maintain and repair. Zinn (The Mountain Bike Owner's Manual) has written this book to help both the leisure bike rider and expert mechanic handle almost any problem associated with road bikes. In an effort to appeal to people of varying mechanical abilities, the book separates bicycle repair procedures into three levels, depending on difficulty. Level one is reserved for novices, while levels two and three are for more mechanically savvy bike owners. Each chapter covers a certain bicycle component and includes the tools needed to repair that particular part. Zinn also includes troubleshooting guides at the conclusion of each chapter and, for those interested only in general maintenance, a chapter that covers the basics of keeping a bike road-worthy. Whether someone is experienced at repairing bicycles or is just a weekend rider, this book includes everything to keep bikes rolling. Recommended for all public libraries.DPatrick Mahoney, Off-Campus Lib. Svcs., Central Michigan Univ., Mount Pleasant
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Product Details
  • Paperback: 284 pages
  • Publisher: VeloPress (April 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1884737706
  • ISBN-13: 978-1884737701
  • Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  (32 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #167,630 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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