Cycle maintenance

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While a bicycle is lots of fun, it's also a mode of transportation, relatively sizeable investment, and delicate machine that needs proper care and repair. When was the last time you replaced your chain, checked the brakes, or changed a flat? With this handy illustrated guide, maintenance--from truing a wheel to updating brake cables-becomes simple routine. Expert advice on quick fixes includes emergency puncture repair, pre- and post-ride checklists. A backpack-friendly design makes this the u…

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Title Statements

Full title :Cycle maintenance / Richard Hallett.

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Edition Statements

Publication Date:2002.(A19-02/03)

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Hamlyn
Place of Publication:London
Language:eng
Publication Date:2002.(A19-02/03)

Notes

Includes index.

The Physical Object

Description:112 pages : : color illustrations ; : 35 cm

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:0600606767, 9780600606765
oclc:on1102250372
Dewey Decimal:629.28772

The bicycle labelled -- Pre-ride inspection -- Toolkits -- Wheel removal and replacement -- Tyre removal and replacement -- Tube and tyre repairs -- Cable installation -- Cleaning and lubricating the cycle -- Cup-and-cone bearings -- Rims and spokes -- Identify your brakes -- Sidepull and dual-pivot calipers -- Cantilever brakes -- V-brakes -- Hub brakes and gears -- Brake levers -- Dual-function levers -- SRAM Gripshift cables -- Downtube levers -- Identify your crankset -- Cartridge bottom brakets -- Square-taper cranks -- Octalink-splined cranks -- Cottered cranksets -- Chainrings -- Identify your derailleur -- Rear mech -- Front mech -- Identify your chain -- Derailleur type -- Utility type chain -- Identify your freewheel -- Cassette freewheels -- Threaded freewheels -- Identify your pedals -- Clipless pedals -- Cleats and shoes -- Bars and stem -- Handlebar tape -- Saddle and seat post -- Frame checks -- Fitting luggage -- Mudguards -- Lighting -- Troubleshooting.