Zinn and the Art of Road Bike Maintenance (2nd Edition)
by Lennard Zinn

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• Paperback
• More than 300 illustrations

Book Reviews of Zinn and the Art of Road Bike Maintenance (2nd Edition)

Book Review: Indispensible maintenance guide that keeps my bikes out of the shop
Summary: 5 Stars

Summary of Zinn and the Art of Road Bike Maintenance (2nd Edition)

From simple, routine maintenance to more complicated tasks, Zinn remains "convinced that anyone with an opposable thumb can perform any repair on a bike." He begins with "Basic Stuff" such as pre-ride inspections and cleaning the drive train, and continues on through the super-advanced task of wheel building--arguing that "the construction of a good set of bicycle wheels is actually a straightforward task." Zinn guides readers step by step through every possible repair on every possible part, handlebar grips to Maric Mektronic electronic shifting, with plain-speaking text and helpful illustrations. There's even a section on emergency repairs, including unexpected advice such as straightening a bent rim by hitting it against the ground: "You may be surprised how straight you can get a wheel this way."

This comprehensive manual is essential reading for those who love their bike. "All you have to do is follow the instructions and trust yourself." Indeed. --M. Stein

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