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by Lennard Zinn (Author) "You can't do much work on a bike without tools ..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 378 pages
  • Publisher: VeloPress; 4th Revised edition edition (1 May 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 193138259X
  • ISBN-13: 978-1931382595
  • Product Dimensions: 27.8 x 21.6 x 2.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
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The reference guide to mountain bike maintenance and repair. Over 360 illustrations. Basic, step-by-step instructions for regular maintenance plus in-depth instructions for front & rear shocks and suspension. Sections on how to build wheels and maintain and set up disc brakes. How to choose a bike' including fitting and sizing. Problem solving and Shimano's latest. Complete bolt tightening specifications.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Best by far, 18 Sep 2002
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This review is from: Zinn and the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance (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!
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39 of 39 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for the home mechanic, 13 Jan 2002
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This book is the best I have come across for anyone wishing to maintain their MTB at home, it is easily understood and I felt by using drawings it made the text easier to understand than a series of photographs may have done
My only criticism would be that it does not cover the Marzocchi range of forks only Manitou and Rockshox, but seeing as the manuals are downloadable from the net it is only a small complaint.
If you want to keep your bike out of the Bike Shop and save yourself a good few pounds this is money well spent
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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Well worth the money - excellent advice and guidance!, 7 Jan 2002
This review is from: Zinn and the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance (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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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent resource
This is the most comprehensive maintenance book I have come across. I do use others as well e.g. the Haynes book, but Zinn has the greatest detail and has some very useful... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Henry

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Buy for DIY Maintenance
Good book for the first time bike maintenance. Should save a lot of money over the years.
Published 2 months ago by Mr. C. F. Mitchell

5.0 out of 5 stars STEP BY STEP WHAT COULD BE EASIER!!
This is a great step by step book showing you how to fix your mountain bike when you have a major problem or a puncture. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Jason Thorne

5.0 out of 5 stars The necessary companion
I have had this book for a couple of years now -a slightly less up to date version- and it has, without a doubt saved me a fortune. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mr. S. J. Earl

4.0 out of 5 stars clear and concise
A very useful guide which has given me confidence to change the bike's brakes and gears and I'm sure will save me money in the future. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Wil

4.0 out of 5 stars Zinn and the art of mountain bike maintenance
Having bought a second-hand mountain bike recently, web searches soon revealed this to be the "bible" of looking after a mountain bike as a novice and non-specialist... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Tony B

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy it now!
This is the first time if felt the urge - for reasons good or bad - to log on and write a review. The book is simply excellent. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mr. P. D. Jagoe

2.0 out of 5 stars Average
Was very disappointed after reading the reviews. Have really wasted my money. Just paid out again for the Park Tools book which is far superior for the novice mechanic
Published 17 months ago by J. Sawyer

5.0 out of 5 stars Great instruction manual, very good value
I've had the 2nd edition for ages and just bought the 4th edition which is updated with disc brakes, tubeless tyres, rear suspension and more on suspension forks. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Simon Chetwynd

5.0 out of 5 stars Good for the Bike Novice
Liked this book. I know very little about bikes not having had one since age about 16, many moons ago. Read more
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