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"Lennard Zinn's book is packed with in-depth explanations and useful diagrams." -- "VeloNews "magazine
"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
"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. So unless you currently ride on a high-profile pro team with your own mechanic (and maybe even then), "Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance" is an absolute 'must-have' book." -- Davis Phinney, Olympic medalist, U.S. Pro champion, and Tour de France stage winner
"There really is no other bicycle repair manual like this. "Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance" is very up-to-date, very clear--thanks to the profuse illustrations--and accurate and comprehensive. This book essentially takes the place of a collection of several other books, component manufacturer's assembly sheets, and the collective wisdom of years of hands on bicycle maintenance. And it's all in a very enjoyable format intended to be encouraging and confidence-building." -- USCyclingReport.com
""Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance" has instructions on anything an aspiring wrench would want to know. What impresses most is Lennard's overall approach of simplifying a task and reminding us how rewarding it is to perform our own service." -- PodiumCafe.com
"If ever there was a classic text on bike maintenance, this has to be it. The joy of this third edition, like its predecessors, is that it goes from super simple right through to complete re-builds. All are explained by a combination of Zinn's unique humour-filled, insightful and clear text, with Todd Telander's brilliant illustrations." -- 220Triathlon.com
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You only need one look inside to see why "Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance" has become one of the world's best-selling books on bike repair. This smartly organised and clearly illustrated guide to road bike repair and maintenance - now with colour for easier reference - can make a mechanic out of anyone. Lennard Zinn's expert advice makes quick work of taking care of every part of a road bike. Zinn can teach anyone how to completely and properly maintain all aspects of a bicycle to ensure years of trouble-free riding. Newcomers and experienced mechanics alike will benefit from the hundreds of illustrations, the exploded views of how components go together, and Zinn's practical, time-saving tips. The level of detail is astonishing, but Zinn's friendly advice is confidence-inspiring, and his years of experience make tackling even the most daunting task fun and easy. All the latest high-tech equipment is covered in this new edition, but Zinn does not neglect older bike technology. Indeed, no matter what road bike you may have in your garage, chances are you'll find it - and the way to fix it - in these pages. This new edition includes the basics - even if your mechanical skills stop at pumping tires, Lennard's guidance will show you how to maintain your bike in perfect condition. The advanced - no matter how arcane the task, Lennard has time-saving tips to speed your work. Integrated spindle cranks, carbon forks, internal headsets, ceramic bearings - they're all in here with exploded diagrams to show you the way. The latest tech - Lennard makes sense out of the newest components including: Campagnolo's 11-speed, Shimano's electronic Dura-Ace, SRAM's Red shifters, Campagnolo's Ultra-Torque cranks, and more. Older components - still spinning a SunTour freewheel? Let Lennard's years of experience help you make sense of old metal. Cyclocross - new cyclocross-specific information throughout, along with more Pro Tips, more illustrations, more recommendations - more of what you need to know.
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Level 2 repairs are a bit more complex, and I recommend that you attack them with specific tools and a well-organized workspace with a shop bench. Read the first page
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62 of 62 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
After searching through Amazon for a decent book on how to look after my beloved road bicycle I finally settled on Zinn and am glad to say that I am delighted with this book. It covers pretty much everything, from basic emergency repairs to complex workshop stuff. Great layout, lots of diagrams and a sense of humour. If you're getting serious about your cycling and want to know how look after and repair your bike this is great. Also has calculations for things like frame sizes and an excellent trouble-shooting table. I love it!
46 of 46 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have been looking for a detailed book on road bike maintenance for a while and bought this on the back of a Velonews recommendation.
I am a hack mechanic able to bodge jobs on the basic bits of the bike however, with the guidance in this book I have been able to, and more importantly confident to completely strip down and rebuild my Audax bike (27 sp STI setup) and fixed gear commuter.
If you are handy with a spanner and willing to give it a go I think that this book enables you to save substantial sums on shop maintenance with confidence. The text is clear and the exploded illustrations make detail work much easier. I have not seen a better bike maintenance book and cannot think of any information missing that I would need to carry out any maintenance or build up job.
30 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
In fact, probably the best book about road bike maintenance. Barnett's is bigger and a bit more detailed (good for LBS, not necessarily so for single bike-lovers): but, in many cases, Zinn is not only easier to follow, but also more effective. It has some flaws (e.g. not so detailed about wheel truing), but they are minor ones. I recommend this book, really.
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Detailed and specific book for race/road bikes
After deciding to start cycling again for long distance I needed to fix my bike but was struggling to figure it out on the fly. Read more
Published 26 days ago by Casper C
Ideal book
This is the most comprehensive bike manual I have ever read. It is written in an easy to understand style with plenty of good illustrations. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Audax Rider
The Zinn of bike tech referencing
A very useful reference covering all steps of bike mechanics. Plenty of step by step explainations with clear line drawings and exploded diagrams showing all the seperate... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Emu
Really disappointing
Save your cash and spend some time surfing for instructional videos, or buy some magazines, there are plenty of good ones out there. Read more
Published 6 months ago by D. A. Logan
Perfect
I love this book. Lots of nerdy detail delivered in an easy to read format with a good sense of humour. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Eamon Green
Zinntillating
My son is absolutely delighted with this. He's about to go off on a 300 mile charity bike ride and loves the clarity and comprehensivenss of this book. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Amazon Addict
Well written and easy to understand. Illustrations are all drawn but...
This book is excelent. The author has a wealth of experince but is never patronising and his instructions are clear and easy to follow. Read more
Published 13 months ago by crash144019
Zinn - the art of road bike maintenance
Very informative manual and just what I was looking for. Would be 5 * if the diagrams were better ie. not hand drawn but having said that, they are still adequate.
Published 13 months ago by fasteddie
Absolutely the best!
The best book on road bike maintenance there is.
Only trouble is I can't clean the oil off the pages!
Only trouble is I can't clean the oil off the pages!
Published 15 months ago by Dobcrosseagle
From Zinn to the bin
While I can appreciate the author's extensive knowledge on the subject. The format of the book lets him down. He employed the use of Mr.Telander's artistic skills. Read more
Published 15 months ago by The glow in the dark
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