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Augie
07-28-04, 06:52 PM
Can anyone suggest a good, detailed primer on bicycle mechanics? I'm really interested in learning to work on my own bike, but I'm a complete novice. I can change a tire, and that's about it. I can't really afford to drop $100 on a mechanics textbook right now, but is there some kind of "teach yourself bicycle mechanics" book out there? How did you all learn to work on your bike?
Thanks!

moabrider47
07-28-04, 08:16 PM
Zinn and the Art of Mtn or Road bike maintenance, or read up on ParkTool.com, or read through the $100 Barnett's Manual set in this forum for free (look for the sticky at the top of the thread list)

-Moab
Smorgasbord
07-28-04, 08:17 PM
First, if you haven't already, play around on Sheldon Brown's site. He has a number of great articles. http://www.sheldonbrown.com

Second, Park Tool has a section of their site describing how to work on a bike (after all, it is in their interest to encourage people to purchase their own tools for bike work). http://www.parktool.com/repair_help/index.shtml

Third, read this forum and don't be afraid to ask questions.

Augie
07-28-04, 10:54 PM
Thanks everybody! :)
shaq-d
07-28-04, 11:43 PM
also, you learn to work on your bike by actually working on your bike... i use the park tools as a reference whenever i need something done i dont' know how to do.

sd