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Essential bicycle maintenance & repair

Shanks, Daimeon2012
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In Essential Bicycle Maintenance & Repair, Daimeon Shanks shares his expertise as a bicycle mechanic and teaches cyclists how to maintain and repair their bikes with minimal investment in specialized tools. Written for the DIY enthusiast, not the professional mechanic, the book takes a straightforward approach to cycling s most common repairs. Numbered step-by-step instructions and close-up photo sequences accompany each repair, making them easy to follow and implement. Information on choosing the best frame, selecting tyres and understanding types of brakes is presented along with instructions on installing caliper, cantilever and V-brakes. Readers also have access to a quick reference that lists the most common problems, including troubleshooting shifting and derailleurs, and suggested appropriate repairs. Essential Bicycle Maintenance & Repair is an essential resource for any cyclist and will ensure more time is spent riding and less time and money are spent on repairs.
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Author:
Imprint:
Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, 2012.
Collation:
xiii, 207 pages : black and white illustrations, 28 cm.
ISBN:
9781450407076
Dewey class:
629.28772629.2877
Local class:
629.287
Language:
English
BRN:
2061230
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