Introduction 1
Part I: Getting Started 7
Chapter 1: Channeling Your Inner Grease Monkey 9
Chapter 2: Bike Physiology: Understanding How Your Bike Works 19
Chapter 3: Setting Up Shop: Repairing Your Bike at Home 35
Chapter 4: Making like MacGyver: Handling Repairs on the Road 53
Chapter 5: Help! When You Need Professional Assistance 69
Part II: Basic Bike Repairs 81
Chapter 6: Burning Rubber: Tires and Tubes 83
Chapter 7: Hugging the Curb: The Wheels 99
Chapter 8: Stopping Short: The Brakes 119
Chapter 9: Taking Your Seat: Saddles and Seat Posts 143
Chapter 10: Hitting the Links: The Chain 155
Chapter 11: Gearing Up: Freewheels and Cassettes 173
Part III: Shifting into a Higher Gear: Advanced Bike Repairs 189
Chapter 12: Holding It All Together: The Frame and Suspension 191
Chapter 13: Putting the Pedal to the Metal: The Drivetrain 207
Chapter 14: Dropping It into Gear: The Shifting System 231
Chapter 15: Turning on a Dime: The Steering System 251
Part IV: Keeping Your Bike on the Road 271
Chapter 16: An Ounce of Preventive Maintenance 273
Chapter 17: Regular Bike Maintenance 289
Part V: The Part of Tens 299
Chapter 18: Ten (Or So) Steps to Take before You Ride 301
Chapter 19: Ten Considerations in Fitting Your Bike 309
Chapter 20: Ten Ways to Improve the Performance and Comfort of Your Bike 319
Index 325
Dennis Bailey has been actively involved in bike repair and maintenance for almost two decades. He has worked on bikes on bike tours in the United States, Europe, and Latin America. Keith Gates has been repairing bikes for more than 30 years and provides personalized service as the owner of A-1 Cycling, with locations in Manassas and Herndon, Virginia.
"...this hands-on resource guide has all the tips you need...Bike Repair & Maintenance For Dummies is an excellent guide." (Caravan Club Magazine, April 2009)
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