Bike Maintenance For Dummies

Keep your bike and yourself in good shape

If you're a part of the Lycra brigade and need some guidance on maintaining your machine, this book is for you! Discover practical advice on testing your brakes, adjusting your seat height, replacing a wheel, and much more.

Open the book and find:

• Help with attaching safety lights

• How to clean your chain properly

• Tips for finding and fixing a puncture

• Ways to check tyre pressure

Autorentext

Gavin Wright is one of Australia's most knowledgeable cycling journalists who has appeared on television and radio, talking about cycling and good health. Gavin has cycled the world and ridden with champions.

Zusammenfassung
Keep your bike and yourself in good shape If you're a part of the Lycra brigade and need some guidance on maintaining your machine, this book is for you! Discover practical advice on testing your brakes, adjusting your seat height, replacing a wheel, and much more.

Open the book and find:

• Help with attaching safety lights
• How to clean your chain properly
• Tips for finding and fixing a puncture
• Ways to check tyre pressure

Inhalt

Introduction 1

Chapter 1: Your Bike: The Basics 7

Chapter 2: Bells and Whistles 21

Chapter 3: Can You Fix It? Yes, You Can! 49

Chapter 4: Checks and Adjustments 75

Chapter 5: Maintaining Yourself 97