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felinity's review against another edition
I didn't rate this one because it's like a beginner trying to rate a detailed chef's manual. I'm glad I checked the library before the bookstore because although this is a very detailed and informative book, it's not what I needed. I should have realized this early on, when there were apparently 30 or so "required" tools for bike maintenance. It's a wonder my previous bike was still going strong after 7 years where "maintenance" meant pumping up the tires, oiling the chain, wiping it down to get rid of grit and mud, and the occasional patch/tube replacement and the only special tool I had was a tyre lever...
Anyway, if you're looking for something to tell you exactly how to tweak, maintain and repair your bike and you're more than just a casual rider, this is going to be an excellent book for you. There are plenty of pictures to illustrate the actions described in the text, and online videos to provide more clarification. The book covers every bit of the bike from the frame through to the handlebars and types of chain and gears, even how to box it up for travel.
If you're looking for a beginner's maintenance guide, keep looking; this is not the book for you.
Anyway, if you're looking for something to tell you exactly how to tweak, maintain and repair your bike and you're more than just a casual rider, this is going to be an excellent book for you. There are plenty of pictures to illustrate the actions described in the text, and online videos to provide more clarification. The book covers every bit of the bike from the frame through to the handlebars and types of chain and gears, even how to box it up for travel.
If you're looking for a beginner's maintenance guide, keep looking; this is not the book for you.
pastaviking's review
3.0
I keep looking for a book on bikes that is easy to follow and non-geeky. No luck yet. What i really want to find is a book on vintage road bikes, since that's what i'm into. This one was more how to pimp out your totally pimping $5000 bike. Not me so much.
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