Reviews
Regardless of your skill level, this book is a great manual to have on hand. In its 5th edition, Zinn adds to an already impressive knowledge base, keeping things up-to-date with current innovations and tools. It doesn't spend all of its 464 pages going over installation and maintenance procedures; there are also a lot of useful tips and tricks., Understanding the mechanics of your bike, knowing how to adjust it to suit your riding style, and knowing how to keep it running smoothly are essential to your mountain biking performance. Nobody teaches these skills better than the famous artiste 'Leonardo da Zinnski.', This book almost rates along with those 'missing manuals' that exist for computer software. When was the last time the manual that came with your bike bore any relation to it? Exactly. You could barely buy a decent tire for the price of this book and that should be justification enough., Lennard Zinn is an institution in the bicycle worlda legend. Legions of cyclists have learned to repair bikes from him, ridden bicycles he's built, or used his advice as guidance on how to better enjoy the world on two wheels., "Lennard Zinn is a veritable cycling Einstein, and as a naturally gifted teacher he has the unique ability to explain even the most difficult mechanical task." --Davis Phinney, Olympic medalist, U.S. Pro champion, and Tour de France stage winner "Understanding the mechanics of your bike, knowing how to adjust it to suit your riding style, and knowing how to keep it running smoothly are essential to your mountain biking performance. Nobody teaches these skills better than the famous artiste "Leonardo da Zinnski." --Ned Overend, World and National Mountain Bike Champion "Lennard Zinn is an institution in the bicycle world--a legend. Legions of cyclists have learned to repair bikes from him, ridden bicycles he's built, or used his advice as guidance on how to better enjoy the world on two wheels." -- Bicycle Timesmagazine "Regardless of your skill level, this book is a great manual to have on hand. In its 5th edition, Zinn adds to an already impressive knowledge base, keeping things up-to-date with current innovations and tools. It doesn't spend all of its 464 pages going over installation and maintenance procedures; there are also a lot of useful tips and tricks." -- Adventure Cycling magazine "Zinn is very good at taking you incrementally through the learning process--whether you are a beginner or expert mechanic." -- Out There Monthly magazine "This book almost rates along with those 'missing manuals' that exist for computer software. When was the last time the manual that came with your bike bore any relation to it? Exactly. You could barely buy a decent tire for the price of this book and that should be justification enough." -- TheWashingMachinePost.net "Simple to reaad and follow, the illustrated, large-format paperback manual features everything from replacing a flat to repairing components. It's a great addition to any new biker's library but offers invaluable advice for experts, too." -- Sports Guidemagazine "This 5th edition contains details on bike technology introduced since 2005. Includes sections on belt drives and internal gear hubs, which are completely ignored in almost ever other general audience repair book." -- Cyclelicio.us, Simple to read and follow, the illustrated, large-format paperback manual features everything from replacing a flat to repairing components. It's a great addition to any new biker's library but offers invaluable advice for experts, too., Praise for Lennard Zinn and His Bike Maintenance Guides "Longtime VeloNews technical writer Lennard Zinn's maintenance books are bibles for both pro and amateur wrenches...No workbench is complete without it.", This 5th edition contains details on bike technology introduced since 2005. Includes sections on belt drives and internal gear hubs, which are completely ignored in almost ever other general audience repair book., Zinn is very good at taking you incrementally through the learning processwhether you are a beginner or expert mechanic., Lennard Zinn is a veritable cycling Einstein, and as a naturally gifted teacher he has the unique ability to explain even the most difficult mechanical task., Lennard Zinn really is the world's most helpful and comprehensive human when it comes to bicycle repair and maintenance.
Table of Content
Introduction MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR 1 Tools 2 Basic Stuff: Preride Inspection, Wheel Removal, and General Cleaning 3 Emergency Repairs: How to Get Home When Something Big Breaks or You Get Lost or Hurt 4 Chains 5 Cable-Shift Transmissions: Front and Rear Derailleurs, Cables, and Shifters 6 Electronic Shifting Systems 7 Tires: Tires, Tubes, and Tubeless Tires 8 Wheels: Rims, Spokes, Hubs, Cassettes, and Freewheels 9 Disc Brakes 10 Rim Brakes: Cables, Levers, and Calipers 11 Cranks and Bottom Brackets 12 Handlebars, Stems, and Headsets 13 Pedals 14 Saddles and Seatposts 15 Wheelbuilding 16 Forks 17 Frames APPENDIXES A Troubleshooting Index B Gear Development C Mountain Bike Fitting D Torque Table Glossary Bibliography Index Illustration Index About the Author and Illustrators
