Bicycle! : a repair & maintenance manifesto
Tracy, Sam2013
Book
Providing cyclists the know-how to take bicycle repair into their own hands, this manual covers bike care without technical terms. Written by a bicycle mechanic and laden with photographs and drawings, this guide is a valuable resource for professional bicycle workers and commuters. This updated edition includes an expanded index and a revised resource section. Topics include essential tools, bicycle components, on-the-road repairs, scavenging, locks, preventing rust, and more.
Main title:
Bicycle! : a repair & maintenance manifesto / Sam Tracy.
Author:
Edition:
2nd ed.
Imprint:
Oakland, Calif. : PM, c2013.
Collation:
248 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
I. Tools; II. Frames; A. Frame Damage; B. Creaks; C. Forks; III. Headsets; A. Threaded; B. Threadless; C. Overhauls; IV. Stems; A. Quill; B. Threadless; C. Adjustable; V. Wheels; A. Tubes; B. Rim Strips; C. Tube Sealants; D. Tires; E. Truing Wheels; VI. Seats and Posts; VII. Handlebars; A. Mountain; B. Road; VIII. Control Cables; IX. Brakes; A. Sidepulls; B. Centerpulls; C. Cantilevers; D. Linear Pull; E. Disc; F. Leverage; G. Hydraulic; X. Drivetrains; A. Friction; B. Indexing; 1. Rear Derailleurs; 2. Front Derailleurs; 3. Cable Adjustments -- C. Shift LeversD. Planetary Gearing; E. Chains; F. Pedals; G. Cranks; H. Bottom Brackets; 1. One-Piece; 2. Sealed-Cartridge; 3. Three-Piece; XI. Hubs; A. Freewheel; B. Cassette; C. Overhauls; XII. Boxing Bikes; XIII. Winter Riding; XIV. On-the-Road Repairs; XV. Scavenging, Rust, and Security; XVI. Building Your Own Wheels; XVII. Singlespeeds; XVIII. Recumbents; XIX. Fixed Gears.
ISBN:
9781604866407 (pbk)1604866403
Dewey class:
629.28772629.2877
Language:
English
Related title:
Bicycle! : A Repair & Maintenance Manifesto [ebook]
Subject:
BRN:
150842
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Library at the Dock | -Science and Nature | SCIENCE 629.2877 TRAC | Available |