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5.0 out of 5 stars Novice pedal pushers bible
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4.0 out of 5 stars Useful in conjunction with Youtube.
It has some useful information for basic repairs... not so heavy on the maintenance side but there is some in there. The pictures and drawings are in black and white, but mostly visible. Only a few are difficult to see. However, they are in 2-dimensions and they don't show you HOW to do the thing, they only show you the general area and the part you want to manipulate. The phrasing in the instructions can be hard to follow without a good visual reference unless you're already a master bike mechanic (which you aren't if you're thinking about buying this). So, buy this for general reference and rely on Youtube for video. The two together are better than either one alone.
5.0 out of 5 stars my review
Found it above my mail box and looking through it it looks like it will help me a lot to maintain my beloved bike.
3.0 out of 5 stars Good DATED Guide
This is a good guide for any bicycling novice: easy-to-read, complete, well-organized and helpfully descriptive. I bought a used copy for nearly half the price of a new one. Unfortunately, this guide was printed over 11 years ago and only focuses on road and mountain bikes with hardly any mention of hybrids, gravel and BMX bikes.
5.0 out of 5 stars Very in depth coverage of so many procedures that any novice should be comfortable working on their bike
This is one of the best self help books I've read. I ride for my birthday health and enjoyment a lot. Whether it's my morning 10 to 20 miler, a Saturday 30 miler or my recent 400 mile tour of the Romanian Alps this information is a definite collection of knowledge that I can employ to ensure my comfort and safety while biking. Thanks goes out to the authors for their efforts and kudos for a job well done.
5.0 out of 5 stars So glad I bought this book!!
Saved money bc I bought a used copy in Good Condition. Has pictures & is very detailed. Definitely recommend if you have a traditional conventional bike.
4.0 out of 5 stars Handy book for bike repairs
I needed a book for making repairs and improvements on my recumbent trike. I am a bit mechanical but was not familiar with some of the new types of bikes. I haven't worked on a bike since the early 60's so the gears, cables, dic brakes, and cassette on the rear wheel, and all the accompanying adjustments is all new to this old timer. Easy to understand and good diagrams.
5.0 out of 5 stars Dummies guide
I've made it about halfway through the book and have mixed feelings. It is good for entry level and people like me who want a strong foundation before proceding. So far I would give this book a 5 star on the basics and things easy to overlook. I just wish that it had more indepth guidance. Usually when I maintenance something I will take every bearing and screw out to overhual and inspect it. So far this book wouldn't serve that purpose. I also purchased the Zinn book and am awaiting it too arrive. I am hoping what with this as the entry the Zinn will take me to moderate to advanced maintenance. I recommend the dummies guide as a 101 course book for all riders. If you feel comfortable or wish to advance further then look elsewhere. It is a guide for dummies/beginners, so keep that in mind.
Great, highly relevant and entertaining,
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Great information for those with no local bike shop
I have read a lot about bicycle maintenance and repair online, because I live in a rural area with the closest bike shop I know of 150 miles away. Many online sources have poor pictures, and assume you know the technical names of every part. I finally purchased this book, and it has everything I need to know how to do, as well as things I may not attempt to do myself, but I should know about when I do have to seek professional work (such as truing the wheels). The illustrations and photographs are great, and the book is laid out logically. It includes discussion of the tools you might need to do your own serious bike repair and maintenance, including things like the shop space required and lighting needed, that I had never considered, as well as discussion of some things you can do using items you already have at home. The writer takes you from the place of knowing nothing about bike repair through some of the most technical but necessary repair and maintenance topics. I love my bike, and am glad I bought this book, so I can take care of it.
Oversimplified
There's nothing wrong with the content and the descriptions of how things work are quite good, but the procedures to actually do the repairs need far more detail and better illustrations. For less than ten dollars extra you can get Park Tools Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair which is a far better resource if you are actually trying to work on bikes. I ended up buying the big blue book anyway and it's worth the extra few bucks. You can also leverage Park Tools Youtube content for some excellent videos that show you the job being done for your type of components which is priceless both literally (they're free) and figuratively. They are of course in the business of selling their tools and they're good tools but I don't begrudge them that when their content is tool agnostic and it's well presented.
Makes Servicing Your Bicycle Easy
Well written with good pictures. Covers most minor maintenance and repairs
Perfect
Just what I wanted.
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Imported From: United States
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5.0 out of 5 stars Novice pedal pushers bible
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4.0 out of 5 stars Useful in conjunction with Youtube.
It has some useful information for basic repairs... not so heavy on the maintenance side but there is some in there. The pictures and drawings are in black and white, but mostly visible. Only a few are difficult to see. However, they are in 2-dimensions and they don't show you HOW to do the thing, they only show you the general area and the part you want to manipulate. The phrasing in the instructions can be hard to follow without a good visual reference unless you're already a master bike mechanic (which you aren't if you're thinking about buying this). So, buy this for general reference and rely on Youtube for video. The two together are better than either one alone.
5.0 out of 5 stars my review
Found it above my mail box and looking through it it looks like it will help me a lot to maintain my beloved bike.
3.0 out of 5 stars Good DATED Guide
This is a good guide for any bicycling novice: easy-to-read, complete, well-organized and helpfully descriptive. I bought a used copy for nearly half the price of a new one. Unfortunately, this guide was printed over 11 years ago and only focuses on road and mountain bikes with hardly any mention of hybrids, gravel and BMX bikes.
5.0 out of 5 stars Very in depth coverage of so many procedures that any novice should be comfortable working on their bike
This is one of the best self help books I've read. I ride for my birthday health and enjoyment a lot. Whether it's my morning 10 to 20 miler, a Saturday 30 miler or my recent 400 mile tour of the Romanian Alps this information is a definite collection of knowledge that I can employ to ensure my comfort and safety while biking. Thanks goes out to the authors for their efforts and kudos for a job well done.
5.0 out of 5 stars So glad I bought this book!!
Saved money bc I bought a used copy in Good Condition. Has pictures & is very detailed. Definitely recommend if you have a traditional conventional bike.
4.0 out of 5 stars Handy book for bike repairs
I needed a book for making repairs and improvements on my recumbent trike. I am a bit mechanical but was not familiar with some of the new types of bikes. I haven't worked on a bike since the early 60's so the gears, cables, dic brakes, and cassette on the rear wheel, and all the accompanying adjustments is all new to this old timer. Easy to understand and good diagrams.
5.0 out of 5 stars Dummies guide
I've made it about halfway through the book and have mixed feelings. It is good for entry level and people like me who want a strong foundation before proceding. So far I would give this book a 5 star on the basics and things easy to overlook. I just wish that it had more indepth guidance. Usually when I maintenance something I will take every bearing and screw out to overhual and inspect it. So far this book wouldn't serve that purpose. I also purchased the Zinn book and am awaiting it too arrive. I am hoping what with this as the entry the Zinn will take me to moderate to advanced maintenance. I recommend the dummies guide as a 101 course book for all riders. If you feel comfortable or wish to advance further then look elsewhere. It is a guide for dummies/beginners, so keep that in mind.
Great, highly relevant and entertaining,
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Great information for those with no local bike shop
I have read a lot about bicycle maintenance and repair online, because I live in a rural area with the closest bike shop I know of 150 miles away. Many online sources have poor pictures, and assume you know the technical names of every part. I finally purchased this book, and it has everything I need to know how to do, as well as things I may not attempt to do myself, but I should know about when I do have to seek professional work (such as truing the wheels). The illustrations and photographs are great, and the book is laid out logically. It includes discussion of the tools you might need to do your own serious bike repair and maintenance, including things like the shop space required and lighting needed, that I had never considered, as well as discussion of some things you can do using items you already have at home. The writer takes you from the place of knowing nothing about bike repair through some of the most technical but necessary repair and maintenance topics. I love my bike, and am glad I bought this book, so I can take care of it.
Oversimplified
There's nothing wrong with the content and the descriptions of how things work are quite good, but the procedures to actually do the repairs need far more detail and better illustrations. For less than ten dollars extra you can get Park Tools Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair which is a far better resource if you are actually trying to work on bikes. I ended up buying the big blue book anyway and it's worth the extra few bucks. You can also leverage Park Tools Youtube content for some excellent videos that show you the job being done for your type of components which is priceless both literally (they're free) and figuratively. They are of course in the business of selling their tools and they're good tools but I don't begrudge them that when their content is tool agnostic and it's well presented.
Makes Servicing Your Bicycle Easy
Well written with good pictures. Covers most minor maintenance and repairs
Perfect
Just what I wanted.
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