Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance
by Lennard Zinn
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Author: Lennard ZinnBrand: VELO
Illustrator: Todd Telander
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2009-06-01
ISBN: 1934030422
Number of pages: 384
Publisher: VeloPress
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- ISBN13: 9781934030424
- Condition: New
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Book Reviews of Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance
Book Review: After one day with this book...
Summary: 4 Stars
I spent the better part of yesterday reading through this book and working on my badly-out-of-tune bike. I learned how to properly clean and maintain my bike, adjust derailleur positioning, cable tension, limits, and how to true the wheels. I also learned a bunch of emergency repair techniques. By the end of the day, my bike was properly cleaned and lubed, was shifting quickly and smoothly, and my noticeably wobbly back wheel was perfectly straight. I did all of these things using only my Topeak Alien II (which I highly recommend) and a makeshift bike stand. Today, I took my bike out on a 3-hour ride to test it and it worked flawlessly. I'm giving this book a 4-star rating now because I haven't had enough time to read through the whole thing yet, but I can say that it definitely deserves a 5-star rating for basic bike maintenance instruction.
The book is well illustrated and the instructions are very much to the point and generally very easy to follow. The pages are 8.5 by 11", so there's plenty of room for large illustrations and the text spacing makes it very easy on the eyes. It explains each process for multiple brands (Shimano, Campy, SRAM, etc.), which is extremely useful because the directions describe the exact part you're working on. It is well written and the author's personality comes out to some degree and makes it entertaining to read. The illustrations are excellent and very helpful--there are many exploded-view drawings of parts so you can see exactly how it works and how to take it apart and put it back together. Overall, it has been an excellent resource so far and one day's use has saved me a ton of money.
Summary of Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance
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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