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. All it takes is an understanding of a few basic repairs. 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.Įither 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. After fumbling around to get the wheel off, you realize you forgot tire irons and only have a vague sense of how to change a tire. The moment you realize you will need to demonstrate your mechanical skills, or lack of, panic sets in. After about 30 minutes of imagining a life with Velo chick you notice your rear tire has been leaking air. You dressed the part: new kit, sweet Oakleys and your buddy’s Pinnarello Dogma. 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”. When “f***!” is the first thing that comes to mind, instead of, “Sweet, I finally get to use my new multitool”, well, that’s when you phone home to say you’ll be late for dinner. After a few more miles you’ve peaked with adrenaline and start to put more power down to get up a small, steep climb - and your chain snaps. It’s so sweet you decide to skip the parking lot and continue on. The newest 5th edition adds in-depth coverage of recent tech advances like: thru-axles, SRAM’s new eTap wireless shifting system, second generation electronic groups from Shimano and Campagnolo, direct-mount brake.

Imagine a crisp fall day where the trails are hooking up so nicely it feels like you’re riding on rails. This road version covers the wide range from time trial bikes to cyclocross machines, with every type of road bike in between.

Zinn road bike maintenance pdf