Bicycle Repair Step by Step: How to Maintain and Repair Your Bicycle

by Robert Van der Plas

This new book from the world's leading writer on bicycle technology covers the 138 separate bicycle technical parts and maintenance/repair/replacement operations, each individually explained and illustrated. The book is illustrated step-by-meticulous-step with full colour illustrations and drawings. If you only have one cycle repair book, this is the it is both exhaustive and definitive, and easy to follow. - Know your Bicycle - Know your Tools - Basic Procedures - Preventive Maintenance - Wheel Removal & Installation - Wheel Hub Maintenance - Tyre Maintenance - Wheel Rim & Spoke Maintenance - Rim Brake Maintenance - Hub Brake Maintenance - Crankset Maintenance - Pedal Maintenance - Chain Maintenance - Handlebar Maintenance - Derallieur Gearing Maintenance - Hub Gearing Maintenance - Headset Maintenance - Saddle and Seatpost Maintenance - Frame and Fork Maintenance - Suspension Maintenance - Accessory Maintenance - Troubleshooting - Glossary - Bibliography - Index -

Genres: Reference

144 pages, Paperback

First published October 20, 1988

About the author

Robert (or Rob) Van der Plas is the author of numerous books on cycling, including The Penguin Bicycle Handbook, The Mountain Bike Book, Bicycle Technology, and Bicycle Repair. He lives in San Francisco. He has been called as an expert witness in numerous cases involving bicycle-safety and patent disputes.

Reviews

[J.T. · Rating 2 out of 5]

Floating bullet points in multiple columns on each page makes it look like the book was typeset in MS Word. I wouldn't call this a comprehensive guide. There is some helpful information but the images aren't especially memorable (with the exception of some included manufactures' illustrations of certain parts). Possibly a simple guide for total beginners.

[Gabe · Rating 4 out of 5]

It covered all bike components and had a lot of step by step photos to help complete any bike task you might need to conquer.

[eq · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wish it had more pictures... something. But informative, nonetheless.