Book: Zinn & the Art of xxxx Bike Maintenance
06-01-08, 08:35 PM
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Book: Zinn & the Art of xxxx Bike Maintenance?
OK, so a lot of folks here swear by Lennard Zinn's books. So I've decided to get one. Only problem is, I own the Giant FCR3 (hybrid). So which of these 2 books should I get? And is there really much of a difference between the two or can 1 book cover both types of bikes?
Title: Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance
Author: Lennard Zinn
Number of pages: 336
ISBN: 1-931382-69-7
Price: $24.95
Title: Zinn & the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance
Author: Lennard Zinn
Number of pages: 432
ISBN: 1-931382-59-X
Price: $24.95
https://www.velopress.com/maintenance.php
Title: Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance
Author: Lennard Zinn
Number of pages: 336
ISBN: 1-931382-69-7
Price: $24.95
Title: Zinn & the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance
Author: Lennard Zinn
Number of pages: 432
ISBN: 1-931382-59-X
Price: $24.95
https://www.velopress.com/maintenance.php
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06-02-08, 04:25 AM
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The essential parts of both books are the same.
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Many components will have the same maintenance procedures, e.g. hubs, bottom brackets, derailleurs, headsets, etc.
The MTB book will cover suspension forks and frames, disc brakes, V-brakes, hand grips and MTB-type shifter/brake lever assemblies that aren't common on road bikes.
The road book will cover integrated brifters, caliper brakes, bar tape and other items MTB's don't use.
Depending on how your hybrid is configured, choose the one most compatible. I expect the MTB book will be closer.
The MTB book will cover suspension forks and frames, disc brakes, V-brakes, hand grips and MTB-type shifter/brake lever assemblies that aren't common on road bikes.
The road book will cover integrated brifters, caliper brakes, bar tape and other items MTB's don't use.
Depending on how your hybrid is configured, choose the one most compatible. I expect the MTB book will be closer.
06-02-08, 08:39 AM
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For the most part, that bike has mostly MTB parts, so I also recommend the MTB version of the book.
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Get both! and keep the link to Sheldon Brown's (RIP) website on you favorites or bookmarks on your computer. Armed thusly you will be able to repair anything.
