Bicycle Repair Manual, 6th Edition

by Chris Sidwells

Overview

From regular maintenance for optimum performance to emergency repairs, this illustrated guide is the perfect handbook for beginners and experienced cyclists alike.

The Bike Repair Manual is packed with insightful information on the anatomy and functioning of all types of bikes – road, racing, mountain, hybrid, BMX, and children's.

Step-by-step sequences show you how to carry out repairs, from vital servicing to improving your bike’s performance both on and off-road. Learn how to maintain the main elements, such as brakes, drivetrain, and steering, as well as the complex components, including hub gears, hydraulic brakes, and suspension forks. Detailed chapters cover everything from the correct, safe way to set up your bike and the must-have kit for successful repairs to troubleshooters for keeping your bike in top form. 

Featuring easy-to-follow photographic tutorials and handy add-ons, such as a step locator and toolbox, Bike Repair Manual is the essential guide for every cyclist.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781465456274
Publisher:	DK
Publication date:	07/18/2017
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.20(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

As an author and journalist with extensive technical knowledge of bikes, gained over many years as a bike-shop owner and racer of road, track, mountain, and cyclocross bikes, Chris Sidwells has written on a range of cycling-related subjects. Chris also writes and photographs for magazines including Cycling Weekly, Cycle Sport, and Cycling Active. He is based in the UK.

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

Specialized bikes 16

Bikes for enthusiasts 18

Setting up an adult's bike 20

Setting up a road bike 22

Setting up a child's bike 24

Accessorizing your bike 26

Installing a cyclocomputer and GPS 28

Caring for your bike 30

Tools 32

Workshop principles 34

Cleaning your bike 36

Lubricating your bike 38

Making routine safety checks 40

Maintenance 42

Troubleshooting 44

Spotting danger signs 46

Preparing for wet weather 48

Maintaining your drivetrain 50

Cables and shifters

How they work 52

Drop handlebar gear cable 54

Bar-end gear cable 56

Straight handlebar gear cable 58

Internal cable routing 60

Electronic gear shifters 62

Front and rear derailleurs

How they work 64

Front derailleur 66

Rear derailleur 68

Hub gears

How they work 70

Hub gear 72

Chain, cassette, and crankset

How they work 74

Chains 76

Fixed-gear transmission 78

Cassette and freewheel 80

Cranksets 82

Bottom brackets

How they work 84

Cartridge bottom bracket 86

Hollow-axle bottom bracket 88

Press-fit bottom bracket 90

Pedals

How they work 92

Pedal axle 94

Clipless pedals 96

Pedal cleats 98

Steering and wheels 100

Headsets

How they work 102

Threadless headset 104

Threaded headset 106

Handlebars

Straight handlebar 108

Drop handlebar 110

Aero bars 112

Hubs

How they work 114

Open-bearing hub 116

Wheels

Quick-release wheels 118

Puncture repair 120

Spokes and rims 122

Adjusting your brakes 124

Rim brakes

How they work 126

Drop handlebar brake cable 128

Straight handlebar brake cable 130

Caliper brake 132

V-brake 134

Cantilever brake 136

Hub-mounted brakes

How they work 138

Replacing disc brake pads 140

Disc-brake care 142

Changing brake fluid 144

Roller-brake cable 146

Tuning your suspension 148

Suspension forks

How they work 150

Front suspension 152

Coil/oil fork 154

Air/oil fork 156

Lefty suspension 158

Taking care of suspension forks 160

Rear suspension

How it works 162

Rear suspension 164

Taking care of rear suspension 166

Glossary 168

Index 170

Acknowledgments 176