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Mountain Bike Maintenance: How to Fix Your Mountain Bike [Paperback]

Rob Van der Plas
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  • Paperback: 152 pages
  • Publisher: Van Der Plas Publications,U.S.; illustrated edition edition (7 Dec 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1892495538
  • ISBN-13: 978-1892495532
  • Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 16.1 x 1.1 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 105,959 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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The mountain bike has continued to evolve, with new types of brakes, front and rear suspension, and many other improvements. To take advantage of these improvements, it is essential to maintain the bike, and the best way to do that is doing as much of that work as possible yourself. This systematic and clearly illustrated book gives step-by-step instructions for handling the most common maintenance and repair jobs yourself. This title covers the following topics - Know Your Mountain Bike; Basic Procedures; Preventative Maintenance; Tools To Use; Wheel Removal and Installation; Tyres; Rim and Spokes; Hubs; Rim and Disc Brakes; Derailleur System; Crankset; Chain; Pedals; Seat; Steering System; Frame and Forks; Front and Rear Suspension; and Accessories.

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Rob van der Plas is an internationally renowned bicycle engineer who has been writing books on the subject for many years. His earlier writings include The Penguin Bicycle Handbook, The Mountain Bike Book, and Bicycle Technology. He grew up in Holland and England, before settling in the San Francisco Bay Area - near the birthplace of the mountain bike itself.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Bike repair manual 30 Dec 2010
By cdw
Format:Paperback
Well worth the money.
Very well written book, easy to follow.

If you only buy one book on bike repair, then this is the one.
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handy info 26 Jun 2010
Format:Paperback
this book helped me solve the gear changing problem i had on my bike and it did not confuse my brain
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