MountainBikesHome.com » Maintenance http://mountainbikeshome.com/blog Mountain Bikes Home Wed, 23 May 2012 08:37:18 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Mountain Bike Maintenance: Maintaining And Repairing the Mountain Bike http://mountainbikeshome.com/blog/mountain-bike-maintenance-maintaining-and-repairing-the-mountain-bike/ http://mountainbikeshome.com/blog/mountain-bike-maintenance-maintaining-and-repairing-the-mountain-bike/#comments Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:19:27 +0000 Blogmaster http://mountainbikeshome.com/blog/mountain-bike-maintenance-maintaining-and-repairing-the-mountain-bike/
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Fully illustrated step-by-step instructions on maintaining the modern mountain bike. Included are chapters on all parts of the mountain bike covering the most recently introduced components like disk brakes and full-suspension systems.Contains 250 full-color photographs and diagrams.Thumb-indexed for easy reference.
Mountain Bike Maintenance: Maintaining And Repairing the Mountain Bike

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Learn how to replace the brake pads on amountain bike in this free online video on cycling maintenance. Expert: Mickey Denoncourt Contact: www.spookybikes.com Bio: Mickey Denoncourt owns Spooky Bikes, at www.spookybikes.com. Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso

]]> http://mountainbikeshome.com/blog/cycling-maintenance-for-mountain-bikes-replace-brake-pads-on-hayes-system-mountain-bikes/feed/ 22 Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance http://mountainbikeshome.com/blog/zinn-the-art-of-road-bike-maintenance/ http://mountainbikeshome.com/blog/zinn-the-art-of-road-bike-maintenance/#comments Wed, 15 Jun 2011 16:03:37 +0000 Blogmaster http://mountainbikeshome.com/blog/zinn-the-art-of-road-bike-maintenance/
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Road bikes are surprisingly complex machines, but there’s no need to spend excessive amounts on repairs and maintenance. The cost of a copy of “Zinn and the Art of Road Bike Maintenance” should be sufficient in most cases. This well-organized and -illustrated guide, which incorporates the latest in component technology and innovations, shows how to maintain every part of a road bike. This includes chains, derailleurs, shifters, wheels, brakes, cranks, bottom brackets, pedals, saddles, seatposts, handlebars, stems, headsets, forks, and frames — all covered in Lennard Zinn’s trademark clear and concise prose. Novices and seasoned mechanics alike can benefit from the clear illustrations, exploded views of how components go together, and practical tips on how to completely and properly maintain all aspects of their road bikes to ensure hours of trouble-free riding. Zinn shows exactly when to tackle a maintenance project and when a trip to the bike shop for repair is unavoidable.

Amazon.com Review
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
Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance

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Product Description
Complete step-by-step guide, from simple repairs to major overhauls.

Mountain bikes endure a great deal of punishment.

Mountain Bike Maintenance explains how to keep a bike trouble-free on- or off-road.

From fixing flat tires to replacing worn brakes, from headset to chainset, this book is crucial for every level of mountain-biker from beginners to veterans.

Mountain Bike Maintenance shows how to: – Make maintenance a pleasure — not a chore – Customize your bike for special conditions or a personal riding style – Increase a bike’s speed – Do roadside repairs – Extend a bike’s life.

This book is filled with practical advice, new technologies, tricks, tips and shortcuts — an essential reference for mountain bike owners.
Mountain Bike Maintenance: The Illustrated Manual

]]> http://mountainbikeshome.com/blog/mountain-bike-maintenance-the-illustrated-manual/feed/ 0 Bicycling Magazine’s Complete Guide to Bicycle Maintenance and Repair for Road and Mountain Bikes http://mountainbikeshome.com/blog/bicycling-magazines-complete-guide-to-bicycle-maintenance-and-repair-for-road-and-mountain-bikes/ http://mountainbikeshome.com/blog/bicycling-magazines-complete-guide-to-bicycle-maintenance-and-repair-for-road-and-mountain-bikes/#comments Wed, 25 May 2011 16:01:22 +0000 Blogmaster http://mountainbikeshome.com/blog/bicycling-magazines-complete-guide-to-bicycle-maintenance-and-repair-for-road-and-mountain-bikes/
Product Description
Fix a broken chain with a shoelace!
Improve shifter performance with dishwashing detergent!

Inside are thousands of tips to repair and maintain any road or mountain bike. Whether it’s the latest model or a classic that has thousands of miles on it, beginners or experienced riders can keep their bikes on the road longer and spend less time in the repair shop. With this ultimate repair manual:

* Build a dream bike workshop with complete plans and comprehensive tool lists
* Wow ride partners with tricks for fixing breakdowns with a minimum of tools
* Roll wheel hoops and save time and money
* Dial in suspension shocks for comfortable rides
* Discover top tricks from professional mechanics
* Expertly work on any style of brakes, including the V-Brake
* Overhaul freewheels and cassettes for peak performance
* Service clipless pedals for maximum safety

What’s new in the expanded and revised fourth edition?

* Updated text that covers the latest models and parts
* Over 160 new photos so you get repairs right the first time
* Clearer, better designed captions so you can read as you repair
* Troubleshooting sections to quickly identify and correct common problems
* Web sites and phone numbers of bicycle and parts manufacturers
* An updated glossary with the latest in bike lingo

Amazon.com Review
Your local bike mechanic might have you thinking that “wrenching” is right up there with rocket science. But the truth is, anyone can master the ins and outs of bicycle maintenance under the guidance of a good teacher. In lieu of a professor, the editors of Bicycling and Mountain Bike magazines have created a shop companion, which they refer to as “another tool for working on your bike.” They guide you from the basics of your pre-ride checklist to tuning your derailleurs and overhauling your hubs. And they offer updated information on maintaining front shocks and even a handful of rear suspensions. What’s more, they can walk you through the arduous task of rebuilding ancient parts that some shop mechanics haven’t even heard of. If you’ve ever tried to work on your own car, you’ve undoubtedly developed a healthy fear of automobile shop manuals. But unlike the cryptic list of part numbers and equations you’ll find at Pep Boys, this guide is written by people who want you to see just how rewarding bike maintenance can be. –Ben Tiffany
Bicycling Magazine’s Complete Guide to Bicycle Maintenance and Repair for Road and Mountain Bikes

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Mountain Bike Maintenance

]]> http://mountainbikeshome.com/blog/mountain-bike-maintenance/feed/ 0 The Bicycling Guide to Complete Bicycle Maintenance & Repair: For Road & Mountain Bikes http://mountainbikeshome.com/blog/the-bicycling-guide-to-complete-bicycle-maintenance-repair-for-road-mountain-bikes/ http://mountainbikeshome.com/blog/the-bicycling-guide-to-complete-bicycle-maintenance-repair-for-road-mountain-bikes/#comments Fri, 01 Apr 2011 10:10:12 +0000 Blogmaster http://mountainbikeshome.com/blog/the-bicycling-guide-to-complete-bicycle-maintenance-repair-for-road-mountain-bikes/
Product Description
The fully revised and updated sixth edition of the best-selling guide to bike maintenance from the world’s leading authority on cycling

Whether they own the latest model or a classic with thousands of miles on it, beginner and experienced cyclists alike need a guide that will help them get their bikes out of the shop faster and keep them on the road longer. For more than 20 years, The Bicycling Guide to Bike Maintenance & Repair has done just that.

With troubleshooting sections to quickly identify and correct common problems, 450 photographs and 40 drawings to clarify all the step-by-step directions so even the complete neophyte can get repairs right the first time, and Web sites and phone numbers of bicycle and parts manufacturers, this is truly the ultimate bicycle repair and maintenance manual. Now better than ever, the newest edition contains the latest information on component kits and carbon fork specifications.



 

The Bicycling Guide to Complete Bicycle Maintenance & Repair: For Road & Mountain Bikes

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Product Description
“The Complete Book of Mountain Bike Maintenance” is a comprehensive guide to keeping your bike healthy. Every area of bike maintenance and repair is covered, using step-by-step photos and accompanying text, to create an easy-to-understand manual that will prove invaluable to any mountain bike enthusiast. Written by a leading expert, the book is broken down into each mechanical area of the bike, providing assistance, tips and trouble-shooting ideas for every problem that may arise. The book covers the simple to the more complex, from the tools needed to emergency off-road repair, from overhauling troublesome pedals to wheel building. Whatever the symptom, “Mountain Bike Maintenance” provides the solution to the problem, aided by ‘how-to’ sequences that provide visual direction to the task at hand.
Complete Do It Yourself Mountain Bike Maintenance Book

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Product Description

Zinn & the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance is the world’s best-selling book on mountain bike maintenance and repair. This smartly organized and clearly illustrated guide—now in two colors for easier reference—can make a bike mechanic out of anyone.

Lennard Zinn’s expert advice makes quick work of mountain bike repair. Newcomers and experienced mechanics alike will benefit from the hundreds of illustrations, the exploded views of how components go together, and Zinn’s practical, time-saving tips. Zinn’s friendly advice and years of experience make tackling even the most daunting task fun and easy.

All the latest high-tech equipment is covered in this new edition, but Zinn does not neglect older bikes. Indeed, no matter what mountain bike you may have in your garage, chances are you’ll find it—and the way to fix it—in these pages.
 

Amazon.com Review
Lennard Zinn explains that it doesn’t take special skills to learn how to care for one’s bike, only “a passion for spreading new grease on old parts.” Clearly, his ambition is to share with newcomers the Zen-like joy of bike maintenance. But it’s seasoned bike mechanics that should be tripping over each other for a copy of this comprehensive and ambitious manual. Zinn differs from other how-to books by guiding readers–with plain-speaking text–through almost every imaginable repair on almost every imaginable part. He covers everything from rebuilding hubs, to loosening seized stems, to installing six different types of bottom brackets. He even risks cycling blasphemy by walking mere mortals through the art of wheel building–an intimidating task that can take years to perfect. Although best suited for the old pros, his guide is user- friendly, funny, and essential to anyone willing to love their bike. –Ben Tiffany
Zinn & the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance

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Product Description
“The Complete Book of Mountain Bike Maintenance” is a comprehensive guide to keeping your bike healthy. Every area of bike maintenance and repair is covered, using step-by-step photos and accompanying text, to create an easy-to-understand manual that will prove invaluable to any mountain bike enthusiast. Written by a leading expert, the book is broken down into each mechanical area of the bike, providing assistance, tips and trouble-shooting ideas for every problem that may arise. The book covers the simple to the more complex, from the tools needed to emergency off-road repair, from overhauling troublesome pedals to wheel building. Whatever the symptom, “Mountain Bike Maintenance” provides the solution to the problem, aided by ‘how-to’ sequences that provide visual direction to the task at hand.
The Complete Do it Yourself Mountain Bike Maintenance Book

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