Review "Lennard Zinn's book is packed with in-depth explanations and useful diagrams." "Velo" magazine "Lennard Zinn is a veritable cycling Einstein, and as a naturally gifted teacher he has the unique ability to explain even the most difficult mechanical task. So unless you currently ride on a high-profile pro team with your own mechanic (and maybe even then), "Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance" is an absolute must-have' book. Davis Phinney, Olympic medalist, U.S. Pro champion, and Tour de France stage winner "Lennard Zinn is an institution in the bicycle world a legend. Legions of cyclists have learned to repair bikes from him, ridden bicycles he's built, or used his advice as guidance on how to better enjoy the world on two wheels." "Bicycle Times" magazine "Today's bicycles are complicated machines that can be expensive to maintain and repair. Zinn has written this book to help both the leisure bike rider and expert mechanic handle almost any problem associated with road bikes." "Library Journal" ""Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance" has instructions on anything an aspiring wrench would want to know. What impresses most is Lennard's overall approach of simplifying a task and reminding us how rewarding it is to perform our own service." Podium Cafe "Lennard Zinn really is the world's most helpful and comprehensive human when it comes to bicycle repair and maintenance." "Bike magazine" "When you read Zinn's books, it's like he's sharing secrets from the pro ranks with you The illustrations in this book are as informative as they are enjoyable to look at. This is a super helpful manual that belongs on every roadie's workbench." RoadBikeRider.com ""Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance" is simple, easy to follow and the illustrations are magnificent If you are looking for a bicycle repair manual, get this book." Cycloculture "Lennard Zinn's book might be the work that launched a 1,000 repair projects. Or, at least, it placated many home mechanics when they started cursing skipped shifts or loose headsets." "Canadian Cycling magazine" "If ever there was a classic text on bike maintenance, this has to be it Like its predecessors, it goes from super simple right through to complete re-builds. All are explained by a combination of Zinn's unique humour-filled, insightful and clear text, with Todd Telander's brilliant illustrations." "220 Triathlon" "Zinn is very good at taking you incrementally through the learning process whether you are a beginner or expert mechanic." "Out There Monthly magazine" "There really is no other bicycle repair manual like this. "Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance" is very up to date, very clear thanks to the profuse illustrations and accurate and comprehensive And it's all in a very enjoyable format intended to be encouraging and confidence-building." USCyclingReport.com "There is a wealth of excellent info in this rather large tome Zinn makes little pre-supposition as to the technical abilities of his readers and it's this aspect that makes you feel that you can manage the majority of the repairs detailed in the book." TheWashingMachinePost.net "Simple to read and follow, the illustrated, large-format paperback manual features everything from replacing a flat to repairing components. It's a great addition to any new biker's library but offers invaluable advice for experts, too." "Sports Guide magazine"" From the Back Cover Zinn & the Art of Rod Bike Maintenance: The World’s Best-Selling Bicycle Repair and Maintenance GuideThe World’s Best Repair Guide for Bikes!If you are looking for easy-to-follow instructions on how to repair a bicycle, Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance is the best guide you’ll find. No matter what kind of bike you own—an aging 10-speed with hard-to-find parts or a brand-new, tricked-out race machine—Lennard Zinn’s guide to all road and cyclocross bicycles is a one-stop reference that will show you the correct way to maintain and repair any bike.Whether you are a novice bike mechanic or an experienced gearhead, you will find complete DIY instructions for basic and advanced bicycle care, accompanied by hundreds of detailed illustrations, exploded views of how parts go together, and time-saving tips. Itemized tool lists explain what you’ll need to do the job, whether you are stocking a workshop or tackling a roadside repair.Bicycle Basics• How to do your own bike fit• Simple instructions for regular bicycle care• Maintenance schedules to keep your bike running trouble-freeComplete Bike Repair• How to fix every bike part: Brakes, wheels, tires, headsets, derailleurs, pedals, chains, hubs, handlebars, saddles—you name it, it’s coveredSolve Common Bicycle Problems• Diagnose and fix problems like a skipping chain, rough shifting, squeaky brakes, or a stuck seatpost with troubleshooting tables and tipsEverything Covered, Old & New• Campagnolo EPS and Shimano Di2 electronic shifting systems (all types); all Ergopower and Dual Control STI systems, including 11-speed; all SRAM DoubleTap• Mechanical and hydraulic disc brakes for road and cyclocross bicycles• All bottom brackets, cup-and-cone to BB90 and everything in betweenThe Ultimate Reference• Exhaustive troubleshooting index; glossary of terms; torque specifications; gear chart for compact and regular cranks; bike fit tablesOver 650 Illustrations and Exploded Views!Lennard Zinn was a member of the U.S. national racing team and has been riding and fixing bikes for more than 50 years. A professional frame builder and bike designer, Lennard is also the technical writer for Velo magazine and hosts the popular Q&A column on VeloNews.com. His other books include Zinn & the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance, Zinn & the Art of Triathlon Bikes, Zinn’s Cycling Primer, The Mountain Bike Performance Handbook, and The Mountain Bike Owner’s Manual. He lives and works in Boulder, Colorado. See all Product description
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