Bicycle Repair Manual

✍ Scribed by Chris Sidwells

• Publisher: DK Adult
• Year: 2008
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 162
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

From mountain bikes and road racers to hybrids, the Bicycle Repair Manual helps riders keep their bikes in peak condition. Perfect for beginners and dedicated cyclists alike, this updated guide to bicycle repair includes the latest technological advances in cycling, troubleshooting charts, hints and tips for diagnosing and problem, and servicing schedules.

✦ Table of Contents

Introduction 7
Getting to know your bike 8
The basic bike 10
Anatomy of the bike 12
Bikes for general use 14
Specialty bikes 16
Setting up an adult’s bike 18
Setting up a child’s bike 20
Caring for your bike 22
Tools 24
Workshop principles 26
Cleaning your bike 28
Lubricating your bike 30
Making routine safety checks 32
Maintenance 34
Troubleshooting 36
Spotting danger signs 38
Preparing for wet weather 40
Maintaining your drivetrain 42
Cables and shifters How they work 44
Drop handlebar gear cables 46
Straight handlebar gear cables 48
Front and rear derailleurs How they work 50
Front derailleur 52
Rear derailleur 54
Hub gears How they work 56 Hub gear I 58
Hub gear II 60
Chain, cassette, and crankset How they work 62
Chains 64
Cassette and freewheel 66
Cranksets 68 Bottom brackets How they work 70
Cartridge bottom bracket 72
Hollow-axle bottom bracket 74
BMX bottom bracket 76
Pedals How they work 78
Pedal axle 80
Clipless pedals 82 Pedal cleats 84
Steering and wheels 86
Headsets How they work 88
Threadless headset 90
Threaded headset 92
Handlebars Straight handlebar 94
Drop handlebar 96
Hubs How they work 98
Open-bearing hub 100
Wheels Quick-release wheels 102
Puncture repair 104
Spokes and rims 106
Adjusting your brakes 108
Rim brakes How they work 110
Drop handlebar brake cable 112
Straight handlebar brake cable 114
Caliper brake 116
V-brake 118
Cantilever brake 120
Alternative brake designs 122
Hub-mounted brakes How they work 124
Replacing disc brake pads 126
Disc brake care 128
Hydraulic disc brake I 130
Hydraulic disc brake II 132
Roller-brake cable 134
Tuning your suspension 136
Suspension forks How they work 138
Front suspension 140
Coil/oil fork 142
Air/oil fork 144
Looking after suspension forks 146
Rear suspension How it works 148
Rear suspension 150
Glossary 152
Index 154
Acknowledgments 160