thirtyminbreak

I have been going through some hard times with my bike. Sitting on flats, bent spoke,I pump it up the reccomended psi and the tubes just pop. Urrggh. . And when I was adjusting the front brake it went out of commission. Just doesnt have any tension and there are too many parts for me to put my hands on as I will probably make the situation worse.

I am taking this bike to the shop for the first time to deal with these problems and any others that they will most likely find. Should of done it when I bought it a week ago.

Anyways, how/where do you guys get information on how to go about these basic adjustments or repairs?
Is there a book or does it just come naturally the longer you ride.

FYI: I do not know anyone who rides bikes at all, or owns any for that matter. Do bike shop people show people how to do some of these things?

Thanks

GP

Check Parktool.com and Sheldonbrown.com

daintonj

I tend to use google and youtube to find out how to basic maintenance. Although I do belive that Haynes now make a manual on bike maintenance, and the park tools website does have some useful guides. Google will definitely be your friend, although it does help to have a second bike to use while you've dismantled your existing bike.