What do you buy a mountain biker? The first edition does not deal with coil-and-oil shocks. It's very complete, even though the edition I have is four years old. Zinn and team seem to know their subject but aren't able to articulate it to paper. It’s so sweet you decide to skip the parking lot and continue on.Either scenario can be a moment to shine rather than a disaster — and in many other instances, a wealth of knowledge and the right tools can save you hundreds of dollars over the lifespan of your bike. Not only did it teach my to perform repairs on my own bike, now my friends ask me to adjust theirs. How do you keep a mountain bike running reliably?
to check out what's new on the mountain biking scene. The lightweights won't understand it and a more comprehensive text is more appropriate for a shop. Exploded diagrams and easy to follow instructions escort the reader through everything from flat repair to wheelbuilding with the same level of care. Failing to grease and clean components can result in a noisy ride at best. Mountain biking can be an expensive hobby. This book is somehow geared for the mechnically inclined, but new to the biking world type of person. Maybe, just maybe, peace with ones self can only be reached by following Zinn through this jumbled up book and making it out with your sanity.
The more experienced bikers will probably know a lot of what's in here, but I'd like to see a little more advanced information available. After about 30 minutes of imagining a life with Velo chick you notice your rear tire has been leaking air. The moment you realize you will need to demonstrate your mechanical skills, or lack of, panic sets in. We’ve picked out our favorite bike repair books so you can back to the car in time for steaks and, if you’re lucky, a second date with Velo Chick.Or how about this: You’re on a leisurely bike ride with that girl you’ve been dying to meet from the gym, the one you’ve dubbed “Velo Chick”.
All it takes is an understanding of a few basic repairs. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 7 Mountain Bike Maintenance Tips to keep your ride running smoothly. There's also an extensive appendix regarding proper bike-fitting which may be beneficial to buyers/builders.If you own a mountain bike, you need this book. This isn't really a weakness, just the book showing it's age. Velo Chick realizes you have no clue what you’re doing and, like a ninja, she jumps in to fix your flat in a nanosecond. It doesn't deal with my shock (coil Z2), but I figure that's the job of the owner's and shop manuals. Diagrams are easy to read and the instructions are easy to follow.Well-written, concise but comprehensive.I love this book!