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"Lennard Zinn is a veritable cycling Einstein, and as a naturally gifted teacher he has the unique ability to explain even the most difficult mechanical task." --Davis Phinney, Olympic medalist, U.S. Pro champion, and Tour de France stage winner
"Understanding the mechanics of your bike, knowing how to adjust it to suit your riding style, and knowing how to keep it running smoothly are essential to your mountain biking performance. Nobody teaches these skills better than the famous artiste "Leonardo da Zinnski." --Ned Overend, World and National Mountain Bike Champion
"Lennard Zinn is an institution in the bicycle world--a legend. Legions of cyclists have learned to repair bikes from him, ridden bicycles he's built, or used his advice as guidance on how to better enjoy the world on two wheels." -- Bicycle Times magazine
"Regardless of your skill level, this book is a great manual to have on hand. In its 5th edition, Zinn adds to an already impressive knowledge base, keeping things up-to-date with current innovations and tools. It doesn't spend all of its 464 pages going over installation and maintenance procedures; there are also a lot of useful tips and tricks." -- Adventure Cycling magazine
"Zinn is very good at taking you incrementally through the learning process--whether you are a beginner or expert mechanic." -- Out There Monthly magazine
"This book almost rates along with those 'missing manuals' that exist for computer software. When was the last time the manual that came with your bike bore any relation to it? Exactly. You could barely buy a decent tire for the price of this book and that should be justification enough." -- TheWashingMachinePost.net
"Simple to reaad and follow, the illustrated, large-format paperback manual features everything from replacing a flat to repairing components. It's a great addition to any new biker's library but offers invaluable advice for experts, too." -- Sports Guide magazine
"This 5th edition contains detai --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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In this book, Lennard Zinn explains and demonstrates how to completely and properly maintain every component of a mountain bike, including chains, derailleurs, shifters, wheels, brakes, cranks, bottom brackets, pedals, saddles, seatposts, suspension systems, handlebars, stems, headsets, forks, and frames.
He describes and rates every repair and counsels the novice bike mechanic how to decide whether or not to take the bike to a bike shop for professional attention. Extensive line drawings show how parts fit together and illustrate the tools required for every type of bike. Also explained are emergency on-trail repair tricks. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A great book on general mountian bike maintenance, Zenn's motorbike influence shining through... The savings you make from not having to go to the repair shop for services every few months are but a bonus compared to the confidence you will get from knowing how to properly service and maintain your bike! Includes handy tips on getting home when things break!
53 of 56 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Since buying this book I've changed bottom brackets, chainsets, installed chains, adjusted gears and brakes... I'm a mechanical novice and it's great understanding what makes your bike run smoothly. The illustrations DO work very well, especially where components are exploded. (The black & white photos used in many other manuals just don't work with the complexity of MTB components- you can't see any detail.) Top marks for the drawings and the excellent text. And it's fun. Buy it!
47 of 50 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As a relative beginner to the murky world of fixing my bike, this particular book seemed to be the answer to my prayers - as long as it could deliver the goods...
Let's not beat about the bush - the book does what it claims - and does it very well indeed. Zinn's writing style is relaxed and non-threatening - and yet highly informative and clear.
I'm finding that, as I use the book, I'm not just learning how to do things - but I'm learning why. The book is very good on helping you see the links and connections and I'm finding that this is increasing my enjoyment of my bike (a £350 GT hardtail - so nothing extravagant).
The illustrations - though basic, are very clear and easy to follow - again full marks.
All in all, I'm really pleased with this book - if I could only get my riding up to the same standard!
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Excellent
this book has saved me plenty of money by helping me prevent me damaging my bike in inexpert attempts to maintain it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Marc Gear
great!
Lot of stuff & hints, great detail !
But it lacks in photos and figures.
460 pages (!) but it is well written and really easy to read!
But it lacks in photos and figures.
460 pages (!) but it is well written and really easy to read!
Published 2 months ago by leokas
Not recommended
I would not recommend this book. Firstly the book is not index well so I found myself wasting to much time flipping through it trying to find the right information. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Easy_G
Maintenance Masterclass
Good book for beginners and experienced DIY cycle mechanics. The use of drawings instead of photographs helps with the detail and cuts out confusing backgrounds. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Josh
Mountain bike mechanic book
Hi,
I guess if this book was food it would have to be marmite you either love it or you loathe it. Me? I loathe this book. Read more
I guess if this book was food it would have to be marmite you either love it or you loathe it. Me? I loathe this book. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mr. Christopher Gray
zinn and the art of mountain bike maintenance
Great book must have for all mountain bikers wanting to work on there bike easy to follow and great pictures .
Published 10 months ago by Brian P
Very good book
Very easy to read with loads of decent illustrations and a little bit of humour.Makes some daunting repairs seem do-able,less intimidating. Read more
Published 11 months ago by B. Dunne
Not a book for beginners
I got this book today and am going to sell it immediately. This is not a book for someone like me who has just bought a bike and knows next to nothing. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Emma S. Quinton
Exhaustive, but dated look
This fat tome has everything required for the serious home cycle mechanic. But the diagrams are quite (deliberately) 'sketchy' so can be difficult to decode sometimes.
Published 12 months ago by Richard Hayter
All you need to know
Quite simply does what it says on the tin, or cover in this case ........ lol. Has all the info you will need to complete most of the jobs on your MTB, covers the "common" used... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Paul
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