Recommended Bicycle Repair Books:

Big Blue just got bigger and better! Freshly updated to include new topics, techniques and equipment. Packed with hundreds of photos and hundreds of procedures, the BBB-2 provides both the novice and veteran mechanic the information needed to perform nearly any repair from trailside repairs to complete overhauls. Written by Park Tool Director of Education Calvin Jones, the Big Blue Book is the perfect reference guide and step-by-step repair manual for nearly any bike, including road, mountain, bmx, and single-speed. We wrote the book on bicycle repair.

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Sutherland's 7th Edition Bicycle Mechanics Book is a guide to all areas of bicycle repair, featuring 15 comprehensive, fully documented and illustrated chapters covering the brands, the parts, and the technological advances of the past nine years.

• All the latest headset standards
• Stem angle and length guide
• Comprehensive cleat, pedal and shoe guides
• Complete coverage of bottom brackets and cranksets
• Cassette and drivetrain compatibility guidelines
• Huge brake chapter, including all rim and disc designs
• Fork suspension identification guides
• Much more on design, fitting and standards for all bike parts; hubs, bearings, frames, chainlines, etc.

Lennard Zinn explains and demonstrates how to maintain and repair the different components of a mountain bike. Lists basic tools and equipment and how to select the size of a built-up bicycle from body measurements.

Lennard Zinn explains and demonstrates how to completely and properly maintain every component of a mountain bike, including chains, derailleurs, shifters, wheels, brakes, cranks, bottom brackets, pedals, saddles, seatposts, suspension systems, handlebars, stems, headsets, forks, and frames.

• Describes and rates every repair and counsels the novice bike mechanic how to decide whether or not to take the bike to a bike shop for professional attention.
• Extensive line drawings show how parts fit together and illustrate the tools required for every type of bike.
• Explains emergency on-trail repair tricks.
• Completely revised and updated to include the most recent information on state-of-the-art mountain bike components.

A senior technical writer for VeloNews and Inside Triathlon, Lennard Zinn shares his experience and insight. Each chapter is devoted to a specific part of the bicycle, maintenance and emergency on-the-road repairs.

• Paperback
• More than 300 illustrations

Newcomers and experienced mechanics alike will benefit from the clear illustrations, exploded views of components, and practical tips on how to completely and properly maintain all aspects of their tri bikes in order to ensure hours of trouble-free riding. Written by Lennard Zinn.

• Paperback
• Includes hundreds of detailed illustrations and exploded diagrams.

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