Cyclists will never fear the unknown landscape of bicycle repair on the road with this condensed edition of the perennial Rodale favorite, The Bicycling Guide to Complete Bicycle Maintenance and Repair by Todd Downs. This edition features a compact trim size that fits easily in a kit bag or pocket and is packed with information on maintaining and repairing bicycles that is suited for any traveling cyclist. This portable handbook distills the core fundamentals and serves as a guide to repairing and maintaining one's bike, focusing specifically on instructions with step-by-step photos, troubleshooting tips, links to videos, and helpful sidebar material. The book is clearly organized from front of bike to back with color-coded page tabs serving as a visual table of contents to key bike areas so that readers can find quickly and efficiently the information they need. Bicycling Essential Road Bike Maintenance Handbook edited by Brian Fiske is the perfect troubleshooting guide for every cyclist―beginner or intermediate―and will provide a welcome relief to any cyclist faced with unexpected issues on the road.
Author(s): Brian Fiske
Publisher: Rodale Books
Year: 2014
Language: English
Commentary: ---PDF (Conv. From .epub)---
Pages: 210
Tags: Bicycling, Road Bike, Maintenance
Title Page......Page 2
Contents......Page 3
The 7 Rules of Bike Repair......Page 7
Part 1 / Foundation......Page 8
Chapter 1: Frame......Page 9
Frame Care Basics......Page 10
What to Know About Frame Geometry......Page 11
Chapter 2: Headsets......Page 12
Headset Basics......Page 13
Adjust a Threadless Headset......Page 15
Not Sealed? Check the Direction......Page 14
Troubleshooting Headsets......Page 17
Part 2 / Contact Points......Page 18
Chapter 3: Pedals......Page 19
Pedal Basics......Page 20
Clipless Pedal Maintenance......Page 21
Cartridge-Type Spindle Service......Page 23
Troubleshooting Pedals......Page 26
Chapter 4: Saddle and Seatpost......Page 29
• Types of Saddle Clamps: Fine Adjustments Start Here......Page 30
• Set Your Saddle Height......Page 32
• Set Your Saddle's Fore-and-Aft Position......Page 34
Troubleshooting Saddles and Seatposts......Page 36
Chapter 5: Handlebar and Stem......Page 38
Remove and Install a Stem......Page 39
Wrap a Road Handlebar......Page 42
Troubleshooting Bars and Stems......Page 45
Part 3 / Controls......Page 46
Chapter 6: Shifters......Page 47
Shifter Basics......Page 48
Integrated Brake-Shift Lever Installation......Page 49
Shimano Di2 Installation and Setup......Page 52
Install Tips for Campy EPS V2......Page 62
Troubleshooting Shifters......Page 70
Chapter 7: Disc Brakes......Page 72
Disc Brake Maintenance......Page 73
Disc Brake Caliper Installation and Setup......Page 75
Troubleshooting Disc Brakes......Page 78
Rim Brake Basics......Page 81
• Aero [aka Integrated Brake-Shift] Lever and Cable Installation......Page 83
• Sidepull Brake Removal and Installation......Page 86
• Cantilever Installation and Adjustment......Page 88
• Brake Pad Maintenance......Page 90
Troublshooting Rim Brakes......Page 95
Part 4 / Drivetrain......Page 98
Chapter 9: Front Derailleur......Page 99
Front Derailleur Basics......Page 100
Front Derailleur Maintenance......Page 101
Install a Front Derailleur......Page 102
Adjust a Front Derailleur......Page 104
Troubleshooting Front Derailleurs......Page 107
Chapter 10: Crankset and Bottom Bracket......Page 109
Crankset and Bottom Bracket Basics......Page 111
Remove and Install a Shimano Two-Piece Crankset......Page 112
Remove and Install SRAM And Truvativ GXP Cranksets......Page 114
Remove And Install an FSA External Crankset......Page 116
Remove and Install Campagnolo Over Torque Cranksets......Page 118
Remove and Install Campagnolo and Fulcrum Ultra-Torque Cranksets......Page 121
Install a Sealed-Bearing Cartridge-Style Bottom Bracket......Page 123
Chainring Maintenance......Page 125
Crankset Maintenance......Page 126
Troubleshooting Cranksets and Bottom Brackets......Page 127
Chapter 11: Chain......Page 129
Chain Basics......Page 130
Cure Chainsuck......Page 131
Clean a Chain......Page 132
Remove a Quick-Connect Chain......Page 133
Remove a Chain......Page 134
Install a Chain......Page 136
Troubleshooting Chains......Page 137
Chapter 12: Cassette......Page 139
Cassette Maintenance......Page 140
Cassette Removal and Disassembly......Page 142
Troubleshooting Cassettes......Page 145
Chapter 13: Rear Derailleur......Page 148
Rear Derailleur Basics......Page 149
Remove and Install a Rear Derailleur......Page 150
Adjust a Rear Derailleur......Page 152
Chain Alert!......Page 153
Straighten a Bent Hanger......Page 154
Troubleshooting Rear Derailleurs......Page 156
Part 5 / Wheels......Page 157
Hub Basics......Page 158
Adjust Cone-and-Locknut Hubs......Page 160
Is That a Cartridge Bearing?......Page 161
Overhaul Cone-and-Locknut Hubs......Page 162
Overhaul and Adjust a Campagnolo Hub Equipped with an Oversize Axle......Page 166
Lubricatesealed Cartridge Bearings......Page 169
Troubleshooting Hubs......Page 171
Chapter 15: Wheels, Rims, and Tires......Page 172
Tire Thread Counts, Unraveled......Page 173
Tip for Disc Brake Users......Page 175
Patch a Tubeless Tire......Page 179
Patch a Tubular Tire......Page 183
Replace a Broken Spoke......Page 188
Troubleshooting Wheels and Tires......Page 190
Resources......Page 193
Index......Page 202
Copyright......Page 209
