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A complete bicycle maintenance guide, this book has been updated to cover the changes in frame design and materials since the previous edition. Lesser changes like the "Aheadset" and "Hiddenset" headsets and front-loading stems are also covered. In addition, there is more about Shimano and Campagnolo combines gear and brake levers for sports bikes. Full of practical information and handy tips covering almost every bike built since 1970, the book gives any rider the confidence and knowledge required to tackle regular maintenance, repairs and major overhauls.

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143 of 145 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good. Worth adding to the book shelf, 17 Mar 2004

By	Dominic Batstone (London) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

The pictures are large in colour and accurate (nice close-ups). There are decent technical cutaways diagrams when required. The details cover the aspects of common modern bikes. This includes things like elastomer forks as well as newer oil forks and air (although it is a bit vague on air forks). I found the sections on derailleur adjustments and wheel bearing replacements to be very good, as these are the things I do on a regular basis. I also have "zinn and the art of mountain bike maintenance" which seems to get a lot of 5* reviews, but in my honest opinion, this book is better as it covers a smaller more popular range of components (maybe more UK specific?) The text is also more precise and the diagrams clearer. If you are concerned I would check them out first in a bookshop as they are two totally different books, but if you do decide buy this I don't think you'll be disappointed. It’s quite a good price too!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good place to start, 9 Dec 2002

By	Alistair Fraser (Aberdeen, Scotland) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Bike Book (Hardcover)

Before buying this book I only had a very basic knowledge, and found this book very helpful.
Since buying it, I have fitted a new Rear Mech, and adjusted both front and rear gears so they now run very smoothly, fitted and learned to adjust V-brakes. Learned how to properly wash & lubriacate my bike and the importance of doing it, and am soon about to tackle installing a new Bottom bracket, front crankset, front mech, new gear shifters and chain.
This book explained procedures very clearly, with helpful colour diagrams for each step. I would say though that the book is aimed at beginners, and once you get to to a more experinced level you would probably require a more technical book that explains things in greater details.
But if like me, you want to get into doing your own maintenance, repairs and upgrades this is as good a place to start as any

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for beginners, 10 Jul 2000

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This review is from: The Bike Book (Hardcover)

I am a housewife who does a lot of her shopping by bicycle, but was rather ignorant about cycle technicalities. But no longer, as with the help of this excellent book I have now successfully repaired and serviced my three current bikes: a small folding bike, a racing bike and a ladies shopper bike. The pictures and text are very clear, it just takes a little more time to grasp all the new jargon if you are a complete beginner.

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5.0 out of 5 stars All you need for DIY bike maintenance
Those people from Haynes have done it again!The 5th edition of the Bike Book gives easy to follow and concise instructions on bike mechanics from the simplest adjustments through... Read more

Published 28 days ago by N. Ratcliffe

3.0 out of 5 stars Covers Most Areas but Lacks Final Detail?
I really want to like this book - it is well laid out, glossy, with pictures but I am left feeling that I wouldn't want to rely on it to start a really complex job. Read more

Published 2 months ago by P. Winchcombe

3.0 out of 5 stars Good for a beginner but missing some important things
I've learnt a lot from this book, coming from a knowledge of very little about bike mechanics. I found the book really useful for learning how to perform maintenance to stop... Read more

Published 3 months ago by Alison

4.0 out of 5 stars A little thin but very good...
I decided to build a bike and not knowing much about how I thought it useful to buy some books on the matter... This was by far the most used of the three I bought. Read more

Published 4 months ago by J. Horsnell

4.0 out of 5 stars Very useful book
Great book with lots of helpful hints, is aimed at beginner and experienced cyclist, good all rounder!

Published 4 months ago by S. G. Norcombe

4.0 out of 5 stars No need for me anymore!
Let me first say, really good book, high in detail for 100% of bike maintenace every person owning a bike should do. Typical Haynes difficulty rate for each task. Read more

Published 5 months ago by S. Day

1.0 out of 5 stars Not enough detail on important asspects
I didn't get along with this book at all, it wastes so much time on what a bike is, and then not enough time or pictures explaining the important maintenance aspects. Read more

Published 7 months ago by Wilfy Haven

4.0 out of 5 stars Useful for a novice
Having returned to cycling after a gap of over thirty years, I found this book clear and helpful. At very least, it has guided me as to what maintenance I am willing to undertake... Read more

Published 10 months ago by C. Isbell

4.0 out of 5 stars Too many terms not explained before being used.
There are copious amounts of high quality photographs in the book, although some of them are so small one can't see the searched for detail. Read more

Published 12 months ago by T. S. Ward

5.0 out of 5 stars The best book I have seen for bike repair or maintenance
This book ideal for beginners to bicycle repair and maintenance. There are lots of photographs in the book which make things easier to understand. Read more

Published 15 months ago by Mr. B

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