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An updated version of the most acclaimed bike repair guide, Barnett's Manual takes the mystery out of every procedure, emphasizing detail, logic, and measurement to make repairs with speed and efficiency and eliminate guesswork. Arranged according to the way mechanics actually need information, the manual functions as both a stand-alone resource and an important training tool for professionals and amateurs.
This new edition includes extensive reference information, more than 1,000 illustrations, and worksheets. Each volume features grease-resistant perforated pages that can snap easily into a three-ring binder.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Probably the best there is...,
By G. P. (Berlin, Germany) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Barnett's Manual: The Ultimate Technical Bicycle Repair Manual (Paperback)
Extremely extensive, with lots of practical information, hints and tips. Definitely it is not for the beginner but it completely covers everything anyone whould like to know about bicycle maintenance. I hope the next re-prints will include all the new products of the evolving bicycle world.
1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
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This review is from: Barnett's Manual: The Ultimate Technical Bicycle Repair Manual (Paperback)
Definitely not for the novice mechanic, it's the most extense bicycle manual out there, it's full of tips based in experience and very well written. They are about to release the latest edition (2008) and will only be available in pdf format, but that's great too.
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5.0 out of 5 stars (4 customer reviews) 79 of 80 people found the following review helpful:
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Comprehensive with many details, yet perhaps a little dated,
By J. Grattan "Ideas can move the world" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Barnett's Manual: The Ultimate Technical Bicycle Repair Manual (Paperback)
I haven't seen any bicycle maintenance books that come close to providing the kind of detail that Barnett's Manual does - detail in such areas as exact measurement and classification of parts and threads, tool part numbers for many manufacturers, and elaborate torque specifications. The Manual actually consists of four volumes with vol 4 consisting of material extracted from the previous three for easy access. The repairs and adjustments are conducted via written step-by-step procedures. Many of the adjustments utilize self-adhesive markings that are put on the bike for the purpose of exactly increasing or decreasing the tightness of bearing adjustments. Proper torquing is always specified. The Manual attempts to be comprehensive covering both road and mountain bikes and all sorts of groupos. Some of these are covered better than others. The manuals also deal with frame preparation using facing and threading tools. In some ways the manuals are a little dated. For example the wheel building and truing sections use traditioanl rims and spokes, not to mention traditional hubs. But modern wheels are using vastly reduced spoke counts, exotic spoke materials and shapes, and cartridge type hubs. The translation from the old to the new is hardly discussed, if at all. Cartridge hubs in particular are given insufficient weight. On the other hand the adjustment of newer STI derailleur systems is superb, not to mention threadless headsets, V-brakes, etc. The author probably would contend that his manuals facilitate learning the principles of bicycle repair and maintenance and that dealing with new technologies would follow the same guide lines. And there is of course some truth in that. However, a purchaser of these manuals could be disappointed if he or she expects every bicycle part to be covered in detail, becasue they are not.
26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome Tecnical Manual,
By James Allen - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Barnett's Manual: The Ultimate Technical Bicycle Repair Manual (Paperback)
If you have ever needed to change a part on your bike, upgrade to something better, change out your drivetrain, tune your derailleur's, or even true a wheel... this is the book for you! With awesome in depth pictures, and step by step technical procedures for doing just about anything to the bike that you so dearly love. John Barnett's experience with bike repairs far surpasses that of the guy that you normally bring it into for those expensive repairs, so spend the money for the book, and save money in the future while at the same time learning from one of the top professionals in his business! Do it, it's an awesome book!
17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
great manual,
By "slave100" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Barnett's Manual: The Ultimate Technical Bicycle Repair Manual (Paperback)
This book is a weath of knowledge and experence. It covers items that I never have know about and am able to do more work on my bike than ever before. It has detail explinations about how to perform repairs and maintance and will tell you if you need to start with another procdure first before starting the procedure you are about to work on.
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