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Author:

Mason, Paul. 1967-

Title:

Bike mechanic / by Paul Mason.

Publisher:

Capstone Press,

Copyright Date:

2011

Description:

48 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 22 cm.

Subject:

Bicycles--Maintenance and repair.

Notes:

Includes chronology. Includes glossary. Includes bibliographical references (p. 45) and index.

Contents:

Why become an expert mechanic? - Types of bikes - Tools and rules for happy mechanics - Birth of the bicycle - Bike cleaning - Are you sitting comfortably? - Set up and adjust brakes - Fitting new disc-brake pads - Adjusting gears and chains - Cleaning chains and gears - Fitting a new chain - Fixed wheels and single speeds - Servicing the cranks - Bottom brackets - Tires, tubes and punctures - Bicycle tourist - Get your head around the headset - Changing handlebars - Become a pro mechanic - Troubleshooting.

Summary:

With step-by-step instructions and photography, this guide takes you from basic bike maintenance through to full-on bike modification.

Series:

Velocity. Instant expert

ISBN:

1429668822
9781429668828 (lib.)

LCCN:

2011010222

Locations:

BOPG851 -- Ames Public Library (Ames)

REPC017 -- Greenfield Public Library (Greenfield)

VBPC034 -- Postville Public Library (Postville)