Bicycle Repair & Maintenance: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Fixing, Tuning and Maintaining Every System on Your Bike.Covers Brakes, Gears, ...

Bicycle Repair & Maintenance: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Fixing, Tuning and Maintaining Every System on Your Bike.Covers Brakes, Gears, ...

Stop paying workshop prices for repairs you can do yourself in an afternoon. Whether your gears are skipping, your brakes are squealing, or your chain is worn beyond recognition, this comprehensive guide walks you through every repair with clear step-by-step instructions — no prior mechanical experience required. Written by a certified cycling technician and packed with 18 original technical diagrams, Bicycle Repair & Maintenance covers every system on the modern bicycle from first principles. You'll learn not just how to fix problems, but why they occur — so you can prevent them before they happen. WHAT'S INSIDE: Chapter by chapter, this book covers the complete bicycle: Anatomy and component identification — know exactly what you're working on before you touch a tool - Brakes — rim, disc, V-brake and hydraulic systems including full bleed procedure - Gears — cable indexing, limit screw adjustment, derailleur alignment and hanger straightening - Chain and drivetrain — measuring wear, deep cleaning, cassette and chainring replacement - Wheels — truing, spoke tension, tubeless conversion and pressure selection - Suspension — sag setup, rebound and compression damping, fork oil service - Bicycle fit — saddle height, reach, cleat position and pain location diagnosis - Frame geometry — understanding head angle, stack, reach and wheelbase - Workshop technique — torque values, thread preparation, bolt grades and creak isolation - Commuter maintenance — urban-specific wear patterns and weekly service schedules - Electronic shifting — Di2, SRAM AXS and Campagnolo EPS setup and troubleshooting PLUS full reference appendices: Complete torque specification table - Thread and standards reference (BSA, Italian, thru-axle, pedal threads) - Tools-by-job quick reference (27 common jobs) - Extended glossary of 35 technical terms - Annual service logs for Year 1 and Year 2 WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR: This guide is written for cyclists who are tired of being dependent on the bike shop for every adjustment. Whether you ride a road bike, mountain bike, gravel bike or daily commuter, the principles and procedures in this book apply directly to your bicycle. Beginners will find clear explanations of every term and tool. Intermediate riders will find the reference tables and torque specifications invaluable. Experienced mechanics will appreciate the systematic diagnostic protocols and the suspension tuning chapters. WHY THIS BOOK IS DIFFERENT: Most bicycle repair books show you what to do. This one shows you why — so you understand the mechanical logic behind every adjustment. When something unexpected happens on the road or trail, you'll have the knowledge to diagnose and fix it, not just follow a recipe. 110 pages. 18 original diagrams. Real torque values. Proven procedures. Pick up a spoke wrench and get started.