Mountain Bike Maintenance - Paperback
by Guy Andrews (Author), Gary Fisher (Foreword by)
Whether readers are experienced or beginner mountain bikers, knowing how to keep their bike in peak condition is essential for enjoyment of the sport. Being able to recognise the early warning signs of trouble--and knowing what to do about them--means less time and money wasted getting a bike fixed and more time out on the trail.
With color photographs throughout, this practical manual includes illustrated, step-by-step guides to repairing and maintaining every single part of a bike. It also includes advice on tools and workshop setup, how to avoid problems in the first place, and how to carry out emergency on-the-trail repairs. This is the essential companion handbook for any mountain biker.Whether you are an experienced or beginner mountain biker, knowing how to keep your bike in peak condition is essential to your enjoyment of the sport. Being able to recognize the early warning signs of trouble--and knowing what to do about them--means less time and money wasted getting your bike fixed and more time out on the trail.Clearly illustrated throughout and fully up to date with the latest bikes and bike technology, this practical, comprehensive, and easy-to-follow handbook includes: an introduction to the mountain bikeadvice on tools and how to set up a workshopadvice on how to avoid problems in the first placeillustrated step-by-step guidelines to fixing and maintaining every part of your bikeon-the-trail repair tips
Guy Andrews is an experienced magazine editor and freelance writer who has worked for all the UK cycling publishers throughout his career. He was technical editor of Mountain Biker International magazine for four years before becoming editor at Cycling, also for four years.
He now runs a PR and marketing agency for the cycling industry which has worked with many of the major U.K. suppliers and distributors. He worked on DK's Compete Bike Book as technical and logistics consultant. He is the author of A Rough Guide to Cycling in London and continues to contribute features for cycling magazines. He also teaches cycle maintenance to bikeshop mechanics and personal clients.At the heart of every product lies a unique story, driven by our passion for quality and innovation. Each item enhances your everyday life and sparks joy.