The Total Bicycling Manual: 268 Tips for Two-Wheeled Fun
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Overview
You never forget how to ride a bike . . . but do you know how to get a great deal on a used bike (and avoid getting ripped off!), set up your commuter bike for optimal safety (without sacrificing fun), plan the perfect family ride for kids of all ages, and train for your first endurance ride? Bicycle Times magazine reaches hundreds of thousands of “everyday cyclists”—riders who care more about having a great ride than spending a year’s salary on a tricked-out racing bike. Their mission is to make cycling fun and accessible for everyone . . . families, commuters, travelers, and weekend warriors included.
This book is the one practical manual every cyclist should have—right next to the toolbox or stashed in a pannier. A quick but comprehensive intro chapter on finding the right bike for every need (and why so many cyclists are sure they need one of each!), which includes detailed information on what to look for in a new or used bike, when to pay a little more for components, and where you can economize creatively.
Filled with practical, wheels-on-the-ground tips, this book will make you a better rider, take you places you never thought you’d go, and make sure you never get stranded by the roadside without the tools or know-how to fix your ride.
Packaged in a durable, wipe-clean flexicover with metallic corner-guards, this practical manual withstands heavy-duty use indoors and out.
Cycling Basics
Choose the right Bike for You
Customize Your Ride
Your Helmet Can Save Your Life
Dress for Any Weather
Clipless Pedals and Cycling Shoes—Yes or No?
Understand the Drive Train
Give Me a Brake
Find a Fixie
Try an E-Bike
Ride the Road
Take to the Trails
Cruisers and Fat Bikes
Bikes for Kids
Riding Skills and Adventures
Fit Your Bike to Your Body
Make Simple Adjustments
Brake Confidently
Use Your Gears for Maximum Efficiency
Know the Rules of the Road
Use GPS and Fitness Apps
Bike for Fitness
Commute in Comfort
Ride a Bike in a Dress
Pedal in Any Shoes (Including Stilettos!)
Dominate Trail Rides
Get Off Road
Try Cyclocross
Get Around Town
Lock It Up
Seek Out a Velodrome
Try a Road Race
Train for Endurance Rides
Ride with the Family
Take a Bike Vacation
Ride in the Rain
Ride in Snow
Repair and Maintenance
Buy the Tools You Need
Do a Basic Tune-Up
Fix a Flat
Fix a Blowout
True a Wheel
Change a Bottom Bracket
Replace Brake Cables
Switch Out Your Brakes
Shim a Seat
Pimp Your Ride
Cut Down a Basket
Troubleshoot a Headset
Install Racks
Keep Everything Greased Up
Do Emergency Repairs
Pack a Touring Toolkit
Winterize Your Bike
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781681881591 |
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| Publisher: | Weldon Owen |
| Publication date: | 07/31/2018 |
| Pages: | 224 |
| Product dimensions: | 7.50(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.80(d) |
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236 Change Your Fork
Swapping out forks is a pretty easy item on newer-model bikes which use a threadless fork and stem.
STEP 1 Start by removing the wheel, then disconnect the rim brake by removing the cable from one end. There is no need to cut the cable.
STEP 2 To remove the brake assembly, just loosen the hex bolt(s) and slip the bolt and brake mechanism off the mount. There is no need to detach the cable, which makes this process a whole lot easier. With disc brakes, the assembly is attached near the axle of your wheel. The hex bolts mounting the mechanism to the fork are just as easy to remove.
STEP 3 If you aren’t swapping out stems, you can leave your bars attached to the front of the stem while you remove the fork. Go ahead and loosen the hex bolt that secures the top cap to your headset. Remember that this bolt isn’t under a ton of pressure.
STEP 4 Finally, loosen the bolts holding the stem to the steerer tube and slide the stem and any spacers up and off. At this point, you should be able to slide the entire fork from the headset by just pulling it down. To install the new fork, just perform the steps above in reverse order.
Table of Contents
Gear
1 Find Your Shop
2 Get Acquainted
3 Avoid The Big Box
4 Build A Good Bond
5 Find The Best Used Bike
6 Buy Used
7 Know The Risks
8 Get Offline
9 Go For Quality
10 Don't Skip The Test Ride
11 Get Ready For The Test
12 Think Outside The Lot
13 Test Ride A Used Bike
14 Get The Most From A Test Ride
15 Know Your Parts
16 Know The Options
17 Rule The Road
18 Climb Every Mountain
19 Take A Cruise
20 Get Recreational
21 Get On Track
22 Get Fixed
23 Ride To Work
24 Try Out Cyclocross
25 Join The Cargo Cult
26 Pedal With Power
27 Ride Like Frankenstein
28 Step On Through
29 Sit Back And Enjoy The Ride
30 Know Your Materials
31 Study Geometry
32 Gear(s) Up!
33 Hit The Trail
34 Know Your Options
35 Ride Like A Girl
36 Size It Up
37 Suspend Yourself
38 Travel Safely
39 Lock Yourself Out
40 Wheel It Out
41 Understand Alloy
42 Wheel And Deal
43 Evaluate A Tire
44 Get Oriented
45 Tread Lightly
46 Try Going Tubeless
47 Go Bar Hopping
48 Meet Your Seat
49 Saddle Up
50 Think With Your Butt
51 Give Yourself Two Weeks
52 Know Your Drivetrain
53 Shift With Confidence
54 Make The Shift To Electric
55 Turn The Crank
56 Choose Your Chainring
57 Choose Your Drive
58 Dont Get Derailed
59 Fit It Right
60 Play Your Cassette
61 Pedal Away
62 Skip The Clip
63 Cage Your Feet
64 Clip Into Clipless
65 Have A Nice Fall
66 Listen To Your Cables
67 Stop It
68 Brake It Your Way
69 Accessorize Your Ride
70 Fend For Yourself
71 Lock It Up
72 Always Lock Up
73 Keep Everything Secure
74 Go For The Long Haul
75 Computerize Your Ride
76 Stay In Touch
77 Don't Lose Your Bike
78 Invest In Your Head
79 Fit Your Lid
80 Shield Your Eyes Right
81 Choose Your Shoes
82 Fit Your Feet
83 Hot Foot It
84 Tread On Me 84
85 Make Sure It Fits 85
86 Get An In-Store Fit
87 Fit Good, Feel Good
88 Go With A Pro
89 Seat It Properly
90 Measure Your Rear
91 Diagnose Misfit
92 Dial In Your Bars
Riding
93 Take A Toolkit
94 Get Pumped
95 Bring A Bottle
96 Cool It
97 Find Your Cadence
98 Check Your Stem
99 Position Your Hands
100 Slow Your Roll
101 Ride Fast, Ride Safe
102 Take The Corners
103 Don't Get Caught Up
104 Don't Drop Your Phone
105 Bag It
106 Carry A Bike
107 Don't Go Dark
108 Reflect On This
109 Get Wired
110 Shine On You Crazy Diamond
111 Do A Track Stand
112 Ride Assertively
113 Tackle Traffic
114 Speak With Your Hands
115 Talk To Your Team
116 Call Out Cars
117 Don't Get Doored
118 Get It On Film
119 Stick To The Sharrow
120 Look Before You Leave
121 Prep For A Crash
122 Ride In The Rain
123 Guard Against Splashes
124 Dress For Downpour
125 Fake It
126 Stay Safe Out There
127 Cross Tracks Safely
128 Get Fat
129 Don't Slip And Slide
130 Rub It In
131 Dress In Layers
132 Keep Your Feet Dry
133 Wear A Jacket
134 Ride In A Skirt
135 Ride A Bike In Heels
136 Commute Cleanly
137 Dress For Success
138 Put Your Money Where Your Back Is
139 Get Paid To Ride
140 Carry That Weight
141 See How Far You Can Go
142 Go Pro
143 Deliver The Goods
144 Get Creative
145 Get Involved
146 Race Like A Gravy Dog
147 Join The Movement
148 Share A Bike
149 Do Bike Share Right
150 Amp It Up
151 Pick A Lock
152 Carry Your Weight
153 Keep It Locked
154 Confound Thieves
155 Find Your Ride Buddies
156 Bring The Kids
157 Trail Safely
158 Try A Tandem
159 Carry A Crowd
160 Strike A Balance
161 Teach A Kid To Ride
162 Get To Know BMX
163 Have Some Family Fun
164 Gear Up For BMX
165 Try A Group Ride
166 Stay Hydrated
167 Fuel Yourself
168 Add A Little Something
169 Plan Your Ride
170 Join A Casual Group
171 Pay To Play
172 Take A Riding Holiday
173 Use Public Transportation
174 Get Up And Go
175 Rack It Up
176 Dress Up
177 Choose Your Material Wisely
178 Don't Be Like Fred
179 Sit Pretty
180 Lube Up
181 Go Commando
182 Keep It Clean
183 Protect Your Modesty
184 Watch The Tour De France
185 Take The Stage
186 Try A Criterium
187 Go The Distance
188 Ride A Rando
189 Set Up For A Long Ride
190 Don't Get Lost
191 Use GPS Right
192 Orient Yourself
193 Dress For The Trails
194 Protect Yourself
195 Crush The Descent
196 Climb Any Mountain
197 Ace Handling
198 Cross It Up
199 Kit Up For Cross
200 Try The Track
201 Ride The Inside
202 Hop On A Trainer
Maintain
203 Get The Necessites
204 Add These Basics
205 Build Your Dream Workshop
206 Get Ready To Ride
207 Do A Post-Ride Check
208 Put Your Bike To Rest
209 Find A Good Mechanic
210 Keep Up With Maintenance
211 Take Care Of Tune-UPS
212 Schedule Your Maintenance
213 Seriously, Use Lube
214 Maintain Stopping Power
215 Clean Your Machine
216 Carry Spares
217 Gas Up
218 Get Some Air
219 Wrap 'Em Up
220 Get A Grip (Again)
221 Go Inside (Or Out)
222 Swap Out Your Bars
223 Swap A Stem
224 Adjust Brake Cable Tension
225 Clean And Adjust Brake Pads
226 Get Your Pads Centered
227 Fix A Scratch
228 Customize Carbon Fiber
229 Paint A Metal Frame
230 Mount Your Accessories
231 Rack It Up
232 Get In Position
233 Setup A Stem Mount
234 Cut Your Tubes
235 Keep Bolts Tight
236 Change Your Fork
237 Diagnose Frame Issues
238 Clean And Lube Your Chain
239 Measure Chain Wear
240 Install A New Chain
241 Know Your Chainrings
242 Remove Chainrings
243 Check Your Bolts
244 Remove The Cassette
245 Understand Cassettes
246 Dial In Your Cleats
247 Install New Cleats
248 Put On Your Pedals
249 Adjust Pedals
250 Fix Drivetrain Difficulties
251 Banish Brake Problems
252 Take Care Of Tire And Wheel Issues
253 Bring It Back
254 Stop Hitting Yourself
255 Patch A Tube
256 Check Your Tire
257 Fix A Flat
258 Change Tires
259 Check For True
260 Find A Loose Spoke
261 Tighten Your Spokes
262 Be True To Your Stand
263 Hear Your Spokes
264 True A Wheel
265 Build Your First Wheel
266 Enter The Void
267 Put It Together
268 Respect The Call