Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance 3rd Edition - Lennard Zinn. Velo Press 9781934030424

Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance 3rd Edition by Lennard Zinn

Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance, 3rd Edition, is a thorough update of the most complete and best-illustrated reference guide to road bike repair and maintenance. Whether you want to tackle the advanced task of increasing the number of speeds in your Campagnolo Ergopower shifter or simply lavish some loving care on a trusty old ten-speed, you will find everything you need inside, with clear diagrams and succint, step-by-step instructions.

This revised and enhanced third edition features expanded coverage of the latest technology, more detailed illustrations, and plenty of time-saving tips collected from pro-mechanics. And unlike other maintenance books out there, none of it comes at the expense of the tried and true parts that might still be in use on your faithful road or cyclo-cross bike.

Lennard Zinn is famous for his ability to make complicated, technical information accessible to anyone. Many a new bike-shop employee has opened a Lennard Zinn maintenance book and with Zinn's tutelage, emerged a shop mechanic. The world's most popular road bike repair manual will make a mechanic out of you, too!

Look inside to find:

Basic, step-by-step instructions for regular maintenance
How to choose a bike, including fitting and sizing
Problem solving: tips and tricks to unstick frozen parts, fix stripped threads, and think your way through the seemingly impossible
New ten-speed components, integrated-spindle cranks, clip-in pedals, and Ergopower and STI dual-control levers
Proper installation of the latest super-narrow ten-speed chains
Comprehensive coverage of road brakes, as well as special brakes and levers for cyclo-cross and touring
Special steps you must know for setting up superlight carbon-fiber components
Gluing tubular tires onto rims, including carbon-fiber rims
Building wheels
Complete bolt-tightening specifications
More than 300 illustrations

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments | Introduction

MAINTENANCE and REPAIR

Tools
Basic stuff
Emergency repairs
The chain
The shifting system
Wheels and tires
Brakes
Cranks and bottom brackets
Pedals
Saddles and seatposts
Stems, handlebars, and headsets
Cycling computers
Wheel building
Forks
Frames

APPENDIXES

Troubleshooting index
Gear chart
Road bike fitting
Glossary
Torque table

Bibliography | Illustration index | Index

About the Author

Lennard Zinn is well known in the cycling world for his savvy explanations of bicycles and bike components. He is a framebuilder, technical writer, avid cyclist, and bike lover who serves as the senior technical editor for VeloNews, Inside Triathlon, and Ski Racing magazines.