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Is there "one book" every cyclist should have?

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Old 02-02-08, 09:23 PM
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Is there "one book" every cyclist should have?
Hi,

I'm getting more and more into road biking, and I've been learning how to tune, clean, and fit according to the old books. With all the new changes though, STI, indexed, new materials and such, is there a single book that covers cleaning, fitting, care and other related things? Or are the changes small enough that I can just keep reading Glenns manual?

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For repair in particular, get Zinn & The Art of Road Bike Maintenance. Fitting I'm not so sure of... plus the park tools site has cleaning and repair info as well. Sheldon Brown is also a good resource online.
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You already have it. It is called the Internet. Now Goggle Park Tools and look at there how to section then Google Sheldon Brown and you will be all set



Originally Posted by Youngin
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, is there a single book that covers cleaning, fitting, care and other related things?
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You already have it. It is called the Internet. Now Goggle Park Tools and look at there how to section then Google Sheldon Brown and you will be all set

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All my wrenching reference comes from those two sites and I haven't F'd up any of my bikes.... yet!
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The Park Tool book is very good if you want something in print. Also, Branford bike online has some good tuning tips (especially for Campagnolo components).
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I would like something in print. I enjoy reading stuff like that. :-) Young fred in the making; me.
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I just read The Rider by Krabbe

I thought it was pretty great.
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Originally Posted by patentcad
Sorry, I don't read fiction.

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Sorry, I don't read fiction.

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Silly Weenie. Never tempt fate.
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Originally Posted by patentcad
Silly Weenie. Never tempt fate.
What fate are you referring to?

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What fate are you referring to?
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Your imminent doom.
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I feel a P&R moment coming on.....


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What fate are you referring to?

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Originally Posted by patentcad
Your imminent doom.
Are you saying that I'm going to hell? Jesus is that you?

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Originally Posted by Youngin
Hi,

I'm getting more and more into road biking, and I've been learning how to tune, clean, and fit according to the old books. With all the new changes though, STI, indexed, new materials and such, is there a single book that covers cleaning, fitting, care and other related things? Or are the changes small enough that I can just keep reading Glenns manual?

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Zinn's Cycling Primer. It's not a beginner book, but Lennard conveying the wisdom he was given by his co-racers, coaches, trainers, colleagues, and other mentors over his career in racing and building bikes. Not as good a repair book as Art of Road Bike Maintenance, nor a training manual along the lines of Friel's Handbook, but an unmatched collection of bits of knowledge, especially (IMHO) in sizing and fitting. A decent primer in racing and peloton technique, as well!

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Are you saying that I'm going to hell?
As a bike weenie, in some ways, you are already there.
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Silly Weenie. Never tempt fate.
Pascal's Wager is intellectually bankrupt.
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Pascal's Wager is intellectually bankrupt.
That should be on billboards and school entrances.
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Originally Posted by schnee
Pascal's Wager is intellectually bankrupt.

How so?
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Originally Posted by Mike V
Sorry, I don't read fiction.

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Then you'll want to skip the part in Lance's book where he says:

"I did not have intravenous relations with that drug"

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