by Brad Graham
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by DG Wilson
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This book shows how to specify the frame and other components to optimize a bike for the individual cyclist's personal use and preferences. It shows what to look out for in frames, components and accessories, and how to select the ones that are most suitable for the reader's riding style. It covers frames, steering, drivetrain, wheels, gearing, brakes, saddles, suspension and accessories, with particular emphasis on the balance between weight and strength. The author gives detailed instructions on how to install and adjust the various parts for maximum performance, and information is provided for road bikes mountain bikes, tandems and special bikes.
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Building Your Perfect Bike is an excellent resource for anyone who is dissatisfied with stock bikes on the market, or who has unusual fit problems (short torso, long femur, whatever), or who simply wants the sense of pride and accomplishment that comes from building a bicycle. But even if the reader doesn't plan on building a bike, there are hundreds of tips on bike fit, choosing components and accessories, and the pros and cons of new products on the market. How wide should your handlebars be? What do you look for in a lighting system? Do linear-pull brakes, such as Shimano's V-brakes, have any shortcomings? It's all here, in an entertaining, easy-to-read book with over 100 clear color photos.
Building Your Perfect Bike is an excellent resource for anyone who is dissatisfied with stock bikes on the market, or who has unusual fit problems (short torso, long femur, whatever), or who simply wants the sense of pride and accomplishment that comes from building a bicycle. But even if the reader doesn't plan on building a bike, there are hundreds of tips on bike fit, choosing components and accessories, and the pros and cons of new products on the market. How wide should your handlebars be? What do you look for in a lighting system? Do linear-pull brakes, such as Shimano's V-brakes, have any shortcomings? It's all here, in an entertaining, easy-to-read book with over 100 clear color photos.
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