Bibliograph

Bicycle repair manual, Chris Sidwells

Type

Label

Bicycle repair manual, Chris Sidwells

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Bicycle repair manual

Nature of contents

handbooks

Oclc number

184823161

Responsibility statement

Chris Sidwells

Summary

Presents a concise guide to bicycle repair and provides illustrated photographs describing how to set up, clean, and repair bikes including road and mountain bikes

Table Of Contents

Introduction -- Getting to Know Your Bike -- The basic bike -- Anatomy of the bike -- Bikes for general use -- Specialty bikes -- Setting up an adult's bike -- Setting up a child's bike -- Caring for Your Bike -- Tools -- Workshop principles -- Cleaning your bike -- Lubricating your bike -- Making routine safety checks -- Maintenance -- Troubleshooting -- Spotting danger signs -- Preparing for wet weather -- Maintaining Your Drivetrain -- Cables and shifters: How they work -- Drop handlebar gear cables -- Straight handlebar gear cables -- Front and rear derailleurs: How they work -- Front derailleur -- Rear derailleur -- Hub gears: How they work -- Hub gear I -- Hub gear II -- Chain, cassette, and crankset: How they work -- Chains -- Cassette and freewheel -- Cranksets -- Bottom brackets: How they work -- Cartridge bottom bracket -- Open-bearing bottom bracket -- BMX bottom bracket -- Pedals: How they work -- Pedal axle -- Clipless pedals -- Pedal cleats -- Steering and Wheels -- Headsets: How they work -- Threadless headset -- Threaded headset -- Handlebars: Straight handlebar -- Drop handlebar -- Hubs: How they work -- Open-bearing hub -- Cassette hub -- Wheels: Quick-release wheels -- Puncture repair -- Spokes and rims -- Adjusting Your Brakes -- Rim brakes: How they work -- Drop handlebar brake cable -- Straight handlebar brake cable -- Caliper brake -- V-brake -- Cantilever brake -- Alternative brake designs -- Hub-mounted brakes: How they work -- Cable disc brake -- Hydraulic disc brake I -- Hydraulic disc brake II -- Roller-brake cable -- Coaster brake -- Tuning Your Suspension -- Suspension forks: How they work -- Front suspension -- Coil/oil fork -- Air/oil fork -- Rear suspension: How it works -- Rear suspension

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