Mountain Bikes: Maintaining, Repairing & Upgrading

by Herman Seidl

"The soaring popularity of mountain bikes is reviving an industry that nearly succumbed....This manual discusses...how to choose the right style for the potential rider's needs...with details of fork construction, suspension technology, and the steering system...on the drivetrain [it] includes conversion tables and discussion of gear ratios....Covers different gear-shifting systems and derailleurs...brakes, wheels, saddles, and accessories. This will be a popular book in the public library."--Booklist. 128 pages (all in color), 6 5/8 x 8 5/8.

128 pages, Paperback

First published December 31, 1993

Reviews

[Kat · Rating 2 out of 5]

Good book, and am interested in the technical aspects - to a degree! - but quickly became bored with the sheer quantity of tech-talk in this book. Also, terms aren't explained or defined if you're unfamiliar with bike terminology, so it's easy to get lost. Didn't finish.