Intended for those who care for their bikes, this book provides money-saving tips and techniques for keeping bicycles in good working condition, as well as for making a variety of everyday and emergency roadside repairs. Renton offers advice on what to look for when buying a bike, guidelines for determining whether it should be fixed by a professional, and explanations of important riding rules and regulations. He also reviews bike accessories which enhance performance, foil thieves, and make riding more enjoyable. Topics discussed include the alignment of bike frames; replacing broken or bent wheel spokes; adjusting seats and handle bars; adjusting calliper and coaster brakes; and maintaining 1-18 speed transmissions.
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Verlagsgruppe
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Maße
Höhe: 254 mm
Breite: 178 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-8306-1987-0 (9780830619870)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
So you are purchasing a bike; bicycle frames, wheels and fendors; seats and steering mechanisms; transmission systems; brakes; accessories; state and provincial driving regulations; the latest innovations in bicycle construction and materials.
