Zinn and the Art of Road Bike Maintenance (2nd Edition)
by Lennard Zinn
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Author: Lennard ZinnBrand: VELO
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2005-10-25
ISBN: 1931382697
Number of pages: 336
Publisher: VeloPress
Book Reviews of Zinn and the Art of Road Bike Maintenance (2nd Edition)
Book Review: The Best of the Bike Maintenance books
Summary: 5 Stars
"ZINN & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance" 2nd Edition, by Lennard Zinn
Looking over several of the bike maintenance books in the bookstore showed Zinn's book to be the best.
Many of the other books only covered maintenance in Part or a few chapters of the book or only as part of generalized information, whereas Lennard Zinn's book is dedicated to nothing but bike maintenance.
#1
I like the large black & white illustrations for every part of the bike. These schematics don't leave you with a fuzzy view, but an enlarged and very clear view of all the working parts
#2
I like the fact that all of the text is DOUBLE-SPACED throughout the entire book.
#3
One of the more puzzling aspects of maintenance is the array of bike tools needed. Zinn shows terrific black & white drawings of every tool neccessary (and the optional ones) and they are clearly named.
Zinn doesn't waste any time in this book with chapters on bike riding, energy foods, fashionable clothing, or training regimens. Some of the other books did waste space on these things and those are the kind of bike MAINTENANCE books I want to stay away from.
Zinn includes TORQUE TABLES in APPENDIX E, showing how many foot/pounds of Torque are to be applied to various components.
APPENDIX D is a word glossary, which is important.
APPENDIX C / ROAD BIKE FITTING, is how to measure yourself and fit yourself in to the right size of bike.
APPENDIX B is a GEAR CHART
APPENDIX A is a TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE, you know, like"
"strange noises in the GAZINKER...." or "muffler-bearings making noises..." or "What to do when the brake grease is leaking..."
Seriously, it's an excellent Troubleshooting Guide, in spite of my funny examples!
I'm happy to have found Zinn's book.
Summary of Zinn and the Art of Road Bike Maintenance (2nd Edition)
Road bikes are surprisingly complex machines, but there?s no need to spend excessive amounts on repairs and maintenance. The cost of a copy of Zinn and the Art of Road Bike Maintenance should be sufficient in most cases. This well-organized and -illustrated guide, which incorporates the latest in component technology and innovations, shows how to maintain every part of a road bike. This includes chains, derailleurs, shifters, wheels, brakes, cranks, bottom brackets, pedals, saddles, seatposts, handlebars, stems, headsets, forks, and frames ? all covered in Lennard Zinn?s trademark clear and concise prose. Novices and seasoned mechanics alike can benefit from the clear illustrations, exploded views of how components go together, and practical tips on how to completely and properly maintain all aspects of their road bikes to ensure hours of trouble-free riding. Zinn shows exactly when to tackle a maintenance project and when a trip to the bike shop for repair is unavoidable.
Lennard Zinn is a cycling god. Zinn and the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance is revered as a bible among the fat-tire set; he now extends the gospel to the rest of the cycling faithful in Zinn and the Art of Road Bike Maintenance.
From simple, routine maintenance to more complicated tasks, Zinn remains "convinced that anyone with an opposable thumb can perform any repair on a bike." He begins with "Basic Stuff" such as pre-ride inspections and cleaning the drive train, and continues on through the super-advanced task of wheel building--arguing that "the construction of a good set of bicycle wheels is actually a straightforward task." Zinn guides readers step by step through every possible repair on every possible part, handlebar grips to Maric Mektronic electronic shifting, with plain-speaking text and helpful illustrations. There's even a section on emergency repairs, including unexpected advice such as straightening a bent rim by hitting it against the ground: "You may be surprised how straight you can get a wheel this way."
This comprehensive manual is essential reading for those who love their bike. "All you have to do is follow the instructions and trust yourself." Indeed. --M. Stein
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