Zinn and the Art of Road Bike Maintenance, 2nd Edition

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« Item   Item » Zinn and the Art of Road Bike Maintenance, 2nd Edition Author: Lennard Zinn; Illustrated by Todd Telander. Building wheels. Complete bolt-tightening specifications. Comprehensive coverage of road brakes, as well as special brakes and levers for cyclo-cross and touring. Find basic, step-by-step instructions for regular maintenance, how to choose a bike, including fitting and sizing. Gluing tubular tires onto rims, including carbon-fiber rims. More than 300 illustrations. New 10-speed components, integrated-spindle cranks, clip-in pedals, and Ergo power and STI dual-control levers. Problem-solving: tips and tricks to unstick frozen parts, fix stripped threads and think yourself through the seemingly impossible. Proper installation of the latest super-narrow-ten-speed chains. Softcover; 355 pages; black-and-white illustrations. Special steps you must know for setting up superlight carbon-fiber components. Tackle the advanced task of increasing the number of speeds in your Campy Ergopower shifter or simply lavish some love on a trusty old 10-speed. This revised and expanded edition features coverage of the latest technologies, more illustrations and plenty of time-saving tips from pro mechanics. Velo Press; copyright 2005. More info + price