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Lennard Zinn explains that it doesn't take special skills to learn how to care for one's bike, only "a passion for spreading new grease on old parts." Clearly, his ambition is to share with newcomers the Zen-like joy of bike maintenance. But it's seasoned bike mechanics that should be tripping over each other for a copy of this comprehensive and
ambitious manual. Zinn differs from other how-to books by guiding readers--with plain-speaking text--through almost every imaginable repair on almost every imaginable part. He covers everything from rebuilding hubs, to loosening seized stems, to installing six different types of bottom brackets. He even risks cycling blasphemy by walking mere mortals through the art of wheel building--an intimidating task that can take years to perfect. Although best suited for the old pros, his guide is user- friendly, funny, and essential to anyone willing to love their bike. --Ben Tiffany
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| Pros | Written in a manner that both a beginer and a pro could easily understand. Written so well that you could even read this repair book from cover to cover like a regular book and enjoy it. Very in depth and encompassing. Difficulty ratings on each project to help you decide if you want to tackle the job or not. Even has torque tables for various kinds of components. | | Cons | I wish it came in a laminated version so that I wouldn't have to keep replacing it from wearing out the pages! :) | | Verdict | Hands down the best bike repair book out there. Make sure you get the latest version so you'll be up to date on the latest componentry. Get one and enjoy! |
| Verdict | Great book for general maintenance. A few years old now... a tad outdated, but helpful none the less!!! |
| Verdict | This is a great book. Could find any holes in the coverage; -- had it all (even old brakes that aren't found anymore). Procedures were broken down into steps that ANYONE can successfully complete. Highly recommended. |
| Verdict | Great book good advice has some really good exploded views. I've learned a lot from this book. |
| Verdict | Have it in the Bike Room at the ready. Has come in handy many times. |
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