The Complete Do-It-Yourself Bike Book: Everything You Need to Know to Fix, Maintain and Get the Most Our of Your Bike

by Mel Allwood

Mel Allwood covers every area of bike maintenance and repair using step-by-step photos and detailed text, to provide a clear, thorough manual for beginner and expert cyclists alike. Instructions are broken down into each mechanical area of the bike, offering assistance and trouble-shooting ideas for any problem that you may encounter — from the simple to complex, such as the tools you need for emergency on-the-road repair, overhauling troublesome pedals, and more. Useful short cuts and hints for all kinds of repairs will equip you with the know-how to prevent expensive and time-consuming trips to bike shops. The Complete Do-It-Yourself Bike Book provides you with practical information to help you save money and get the most out of your bike, plus other advice that will make you feel safer and surer on the road, choosing the right bike and gear for your kind of riding security and safety riding tips for touring and traveling cycling with kids

Genres: Reference, Nonfiction

256 pages, Paperback

First published April 24, 2007

About the author

Melanie Allwood is a respected British cycling expert and former mechanic for the Brixton Cycles mountain bike race team.

Reviews

[Rebecca]

We'll see if this is really a good book after I start trying to fix my bike.

Well, it was good for changing my tires, but I think I need something more specific. Wasn't organized quite as well as I'd like for repairs.