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"Bike Repair Manual" by Chris Sidwells

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"Bike Repair Manual" by Chris Sidwells

"Bike Repair Manual" by Chris Sidwells
Dorling Kindersley | 2005 | ISBN: 1405302534 9781405302531 | 160 pages | PDF | 13 MB

This practical guide ensures you can keep any bike in peak condition. Step-by-step photography shows readers how to clean, maintain and repair their bicycles. This manual also features troubleshooting charts to help diagnose problems and identify which parts to clean and adjust.

This book covers everything from replacing brake blocks to adjusting suspension.
Clear, jargon-free advice steers you through a complete maintenance programme, easy-to-use "How it Works" section illustrates the mechanical operations.
Ideal for both beginners and dedicated cyclists alike, this is the bible of bicycle repairs.

Contents
Introduction
1 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR BIKE
The basic bike
Anatomy of the bike
Bikes for general use
Specialist bikes
Setting up an adult's bike
Setting up a child's bike
2 CARING FOR YOUR BIKE
Tools
Workshop principles
cleaning your bike
Lubricating your bike
Making routine safety checks
servicing
Troubleshooting
Spotting danger signs
Preparing for wet weather
3 MAINTAINING YOUR TRANSMISSION
Cables and shifters
How they work
Drop handlebar gear cables
Straight handlebar gear cables
Front and rear mechs
how they work
Front mech
Rear mech
Hub gears
how they work
Hub gear I
Hub gear II
chain, cassette, and chainset
How they work
Chains
Cassette and freewheel
Chainsets
Bottom brackets
How they work
Cartridge bottom bracket
Hollow-axle bottom bracket
Bmx bottom bracket
Pedals
How they work
Pedal axle
Clipless pedals
Pedal cleats
4 STEERING AND WHEELS
Headsets
How they work
Threadless headset
Threaded headset
Handlebars
Straight handlebar
Drop handlebar
Hubs
How they work
Open-bearing hub
Cartridge hub
wheels
Quick-release wheels
puncture repair
spokes and rims
5 ADJUSTING YOUR BRAKES
Rlm brakes
How they work
Drop handlebar brake cable
Straight handlebar brake cable
Calliper brake
V-brake
cantilever brake
Alternative brake designs
Hub-mounted brakes
How they work
Cable disc brake
Hydraulic disc brake I
Hydraulic disc brake II
Roller-brake cable
Coaster brake
6 TUNING YOUR SUSPENSION
Suspension forks
How they work
Front suspension
Coil/oil fork
Air/oil fork
Rear suspension
how it works
Rear suspension
Glossary
index
Acknowledgments
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