Bike Maintainence Book?
07-20-09, 02:38 PM
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Bike Maintainence Book?
Just ordered this book
https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/...odd+downs%2527
But I need to know if there any other good,possibly even better book(s) that have pictures, easy to follow instructions and will work with either of our hybrids and possible road bikes in the future.
I'm getting a new saddle for my birthday on Saturday but would love to know how to replace the old one with it asap (I have no patience) I'm sure my husband or I could "just figure it out" but I want to make sure we do it and other maintainence/upgrades the right way.
Thanks in advance
https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/...odd+downs%2527
But I need to know if there any other good,possibly even better book(s) that have pictures, easy to follow instructions and will work with either of our hybrids and possible road bikes in the future.
I'm getting a new saddle for my birthday on Saturday but would love to know how to replace the old one with it asap (I have no patience) I'm sure my husband or I could "just figure it out" but I want to make sure we do it and other maintainence/upgrades the right way.
Thanks in advance
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07-20-09, 03:08 PM
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Fiona,
There are about 80 million or so, bicycle maintenance sites on the internet.
There are about 80 million or so, bicycle maintenance sites on the internet.
07-20-09, 03:12 PM
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P.S. Plus they are easier to hold while reading in bed..lol
But will for sure be googling too
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07-20-09, 03:35 PM
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My vote:
Park Tool - "Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair"
P.S.
Don't let your husband near your bike.
This is your baby. He'll just screw it up.
Park Tool - "Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair"
P.S.
Don't let your husband near your bike.
This is your baby. He'll just screw it up.
07-20-09, 03:37 PM
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Thanks
will look up that book.. LOL But does that mean I can mess with his ? bike that is..haha. I had kinda said I'd be the maintainence person
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07-20-09, 03:42 PM
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Anyways, here's a picture of my just bathed bike sitting in the garden, sunning itself.
Underneath the seat, next to the seatpost, you'll see a silver cylinder.
Stick something in it that fits and turn whichever way loosens it.
That will release the seatrails. Do the opposite when you get your new saddle.
$5 please.
07-20-09, 03:47 PM
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Everytime I talk to you, my computer freezes. What the **** is wrong with you? I think that you're probably a witch!
Anyways, here's a picture of my just bathed bike sitting in the garden, sunning itself.
Underneath the seat, next to the seatpost, you'll see a silver cylinder.
Stick something in it that fits and turn whichever way loosens it.
That will release the seatrails. Do the opposite when you get your new saddle.
$5 please.
Anyways, here's a picture of my just bathed bike sitting in the garden, sunning itself.
Underneath the seat, next to the seatpost, you'll see a silver cylinder.
Stick something in it that fits and turn whichever way loosens it.
That will release the seatrails. Do the opposite when you get your new saddle.
$5 please.
LOL..Not the 1st time I've been called that.
Do you take MC or Visa? Or can I just flatter you with oohing and ahhhing over your bike
Its purdy!! I just love Specialized's more and more each dayI'm using your directions on Saturday. Will update with a pic afterwards
07-20-09, 03:52 PM
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Looking forward to the pic.
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I like the Bicycling book you ordered. I also have Howard Zinn's "Zinn and the Art of Road Bike Maintenance". There are times when I get stuck trying to figure out a problem and end up consulting both of these books, Sheldon Brown's website, the Park Tool site and Bicycle Tutor too.
For most repairs, I start by looking at the Park Tool site, then take the two books out to the garage for reference.
For most repairs, I start by looking at the Park Tool site, then take the two books out to the garage for reference.
07-20-09, 08:39 PM
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I like the Bicycling book you ordered. I also have Howard Zinn's "Zinn and the Art of Road Bike Maintenance". There are times when I get stuck trying to figure out a problem and end up consulting both of these books, Sheldon Brown's website, the Park Tool site and Bicycle Tutor too.
For most repairs, I start by looking at the Park Tool site, then take the two books out to the garage for reference.
For most repairs, I start by looking at the Park Tool site, then take the two books out to the garage for reference.
I saw the Zinn books too but wasnt sure if if they were good so I'm glad you can recommend them and i have the Park Tool book on my wishlist now
Thanks for the recommends
07-21-09, 07:27 AM
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This is a pretty good one:
https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Do-Yo...8182662&sr=1-1
I've got her MTB book,but this one is more general. The Park Tool book is also good.
https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Do-Yo...8182662&sr=1-1
I've got her MTB book,but this one is more general. The Park Tool book is also good.
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