Bicycle! : A Repair & Maintenance Manifesto
There is nothing sacrosanct about bike repair. Its pursuit only requires the will to learn. At their finest hours bikes exist on a level above mere machines, and there's no reason why the joy should end when the ride is over.Bicycle!With detailed descriptions of all maintenance tasks and repair situations, clearly illustrated with photographs and drawings, this guide will serve the need for a serious rider's manual. Professional bicycle workers'messengers, mechanics, pedi-cab drivers'as well as bicycle commuters have been waiting for this book. This second edition includes an abundance of helpful photos, an expanded index, and an updated resources section. Moreover, it benefits from insights gained through five years' worth of additional mechanic experience including low-cost and no-cost repair solutions the author developed while serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Mauritania.Some of the Topics Covered:Essential ToolsBike Components (Maintaining, Adjusting, Repairing)On-the-Road RepairsBuild Your Own (Scavenging)Locks / Thief DeterrentsRust, the Elemental Bike NemesisAnd much, much more!
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- ISBN: 9781604866551
- Physical Description 1 online resource 256 pages
- Publisher [Place of publication not identified] : PM Press, 2013.
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Reproduction Note: | Electronic reproduction. [S.l.] PM Press 2013 Available via World Wide Web. |
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Bicycle! : A Repair and Maintenance Manifesto
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Tracy's second edition boasts five years' worth of additional hands-on experience since his first, gained during his bicycling pursuits around the globe.Ã He writes in a humorous, unintimidating tone, e.g., saying of bike frame creaks,Ã "they exist to mock us." Maintenance, repair, and selecting the right type of bike are all covered, and,Ã from headsets to wheels and brakes to drive trains, the mechanics are discussed.Ã Additional helpful chapters include "Winter Riding," "Boxing Bikes," and "Scavenging, Rust, and Security."Ã From seasoned bike builders to novice bike riders, everyone will find something of value in this manifesto. VERDICT A smart buy for any library serving a bike culture. (c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.