Bicycling Maintenance & Technical Books

This page last updated on 3/17/07


These titles come from a variety of publishers and cover bicycle construction & repair. If you are looking for something that is well illustrated, we suggest Bicycle Repair Step by Step. It has over 250 photos & drawings so you can see exactly what the author is talking about. If you want something to take with you on the bike, please consider Roadside Bicycle Repair. The Paterek Manual for Framebuilders is an excellent resource for framebuilders. Tim Paterek once taught a class on this subject, & these are his class notes.

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         Item #: B0104
TITLE: Anybody's Bike Book
Author(s): Tom Cuthbertson
Pages: 256 6" x 9" pages
Price: $ 14.95 @ 20.0% off = $ 11.96
      Over 750,000 copies in print. This book is a straight-forward guide to fixing bikes of all types. Lists the basic tools, and explains procedures step by step. Morrall's cartoon-like drawings aid in the explanation.
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         Item #: B2618
TITLE: Barnett's Manual Volume 1: Introduction, Frames, Forks & Bearings
Author(s): John Barnett
Price: $ 29.95
     
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         Item #: B2619
TITLE: Barnett's Manual Volume 2: Wheels, Tires & Drivetrain
Author(s): John Barnett
Price: $ 29.95
     
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         Item #: B2620
TITLE: Barnett's Manual Volume 3: Handlebars, Seats, Shift Systems, Brakes & Suspension
Author(s): John Barnett
Price: $ 29.95
     
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         Item #: B2621
TITLE: Barnett's Manual Volume 4: Appendix & Worksheets
Author(s): John Barnett
Price: $ 29.95
     
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         Item #: B2617
TITLE: Barnett's Manual, 4th Edition (4-volume set)
Author(s): John Barnett
Pages: over 1000 detailed illustrations
Price: $125.00
      Completely updated version of the ultimate technical bicycle repair manual. Includes the latest technological innovations in suspension design as well as numerous inproved techniques & tool choices. Long considered the benchmark for professional bicycle repair manuals, Barnett's includes over 1000 detailed illustrations, worksheets, & extensive reference information. The updated manual has been restructured into a 4-volume slipcased set. Each volume is printed on grease-resistant paper that has been perforated & pre-drilled so that they can be used as individual volumes or easily remounted into a 3-ring binder.
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         Item #: B0290
TITLE: Basic Maintenance and Repair
Author(s): editors of Bicycling & Mountain Bike magazines
Pages: 122 pages, 33 illustrations
Price: $ 8.95 @ 20.0% off = $ 7.16
      This manual from the editors of Bicycling & Mountain Bike magazines covers basic maintenance items such as:
      * Repairing flats
      * Trueing wheels
      * Servicing brakes
      * Overhauling cranksets
      * Emergency on-road repairs
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         Item #: B2905
TITLE: Bicycle Design: Towards the Perfect Machine
Author(s): Mike Burrows
Pages: 160 7.25" x 9.25" pages, photos
Price: $ 26.95 @ 20.0% off = $ 21.56
      This is the long-awaited masterwork from the world's most famous & irreverent bicycle designer & inventor. The first book to bridge the huge gap between Richard's Bicycle Book, and Whitt & Wilson's Bicycling Science, Bicycle design is the essential handbook if you want to know how to go faster, or if you simply love cycle technology. Inside you'll find no-nonsense explanations of everything from aerodynamics to suspension forks.
      Mike Burrows is an engineer who designs bicycles for Giant. He pioneered the carbon fiber monocoque racing bike, as ridden by Chris Boardman to Olympic gold in 1992, and the compact road bike. For many years, he has also designed, built & raced recumbents.
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         Item #: B1954
TITLE: Bicycle Maintenance
Author(s): Ben Searle
Price: $ 29.95
      This guide is an essential resource for all cyclists willing to undertake the maintenance of their own machine. It includes step-by-step instructions for beginners, & features lots of useful detail from an experienced mechanic. This guide is lavishly illustrated with photographs & diagrams.
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         Item #: B0755
TITLE: Bicycle Repair Step by Step
Author(s): Rob van der Plas
Pages: 128 7.375" x 9.25" pages, 250 color photos & drawings
Price: $ 18.95 @ 20.0% off = $ 15.16
      This repair manual is aimed at those who are not technically inclined. It includes step-by-step instructions and full-color photos.
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         Item #: B0087
TITLE: Bicycle Technology: Understanding, Selecting, and Maintaining the Modern Bicycle
Author(s): Rob van der Plas
Pages: 256 7.375" x 9.25" pages, 500 illustrations
Price: $ 16.95 @ 20.0% off = $ 13.56
      "Bicycle technology is up-to-date with pictures of spanking new equipment."
      - Bicycle Action
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         Item #: B0588
TITLE: Bicycling Magazine's Complete Guide to Bicycle Maintenance & Repair
Author(s): editors of Bicycling & Mountain Bike magazines
Pages: 324 8.25" x 11" pages, 348 illustrations, 9 charts
Price: $ 19.95 @ 20.0% off = $ 15.96
      This guide covers mountain bikes plus the latest trends in road bikes. It includes the latest information in clear, understandable language on:
      * Suspension forks
      * Cassette hubs
      * Index shifters
      * Clipless pedals
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         Item #: B0907
TITLE: Bicycling Science
Author(s): Frank Whitt & David Wilson
Pages: 364 pages, illustrations, photos
Price: $ 24.95 @ 20.0% off = $ 19.96
      "The human being used as an engine may not be the way you look at a bicycle, but that's how nature looks at it. This exceptional book analyzes, compares, & judges the measurable aspects of people-power & the bicycle being ridden. Happily (the authors) haven't hidden the findings in a mass of jargon. The chapter on people-powered devices other than bicycles is fascinating."
      - J. Baldwin, The CoEvolution Quarterly
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         Item #: B1143
TITLE: Cuthbertson's All-in-one Bike Repair Manual: For Both Road & Mountain Books
Author(s): Tom Cuthbertson
Pages: 228 6" x 9" pages, 89 illustrations
Price: $ 11.95 @ 20.0% off = $ 9.56
      This is a beginner's repair manual for road & mountain bikes. Combines critical elements of older bikes with up-to-date info on maintenance & repair of the latest road and mountain bikes.
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         Item #: B0752
TITLE: High-Tech Cycling
Author(s): edited by Edmund R. Burke, PhD
Pages: 293 6"x9" pages, 145 illustrations
Price: $ 19.95 @ 20.0% off = $ 15.96
      Ed Burke and other top cycling experts explain the most recent advances in cycling science. This book examines:
      * Selecting comfortable & efficient riding equipment
      * The physics of mountain bike suspensions
      * The effects of body size, weight, & positioning on performance
      * Optimal pedal cadence & equipment adjustment
      * Biomechanics of cycling
      * The energy costs of cycling & how to refuel
      * Resistance training programs for off-road cyclists
      * Prevention of knee injuries
     
      "This book combines the best advice of the cycling science community. I highly recommend it."
      - Erin Hartwell, 1992 Olympic silver medalist
     
      "High-Tech Cycling is the most complete book of cycling technology ever written."
      - Lon Haldeman, veteran of 30 coast-to-coast races & tours
     
      "This is a tremendous compendium. Ed has assembled some of the greatest cycling minds of our time & put them to good use!"
      - Lennard Zinn, Technical Editor for Velo News & Inside Triathlon magazines
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         Item #: B0767
TITLE: Mountain Bike Emergency Repair
Author(s): Tim Toyoshima
Pages: 109 4.5" x 6" pages, 41 illustrations
Price: $ 7.95 @ 20.0% off = $ 6.36
      This handy-sized books show how to make temporary repairs on the trail with few or no tools, and how to make permanent repairs with tools. It also has tips on finding post-crash problems, preventative maintenance, & the "7 essential bike survival tools."
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         Item #: B0084
TITLE: Mountain Bike Maintenance: Repairing and Maintaining the Off-Road Bicycle
Author(s): Rob van der Plas
Pages: 128 6" x 9" pages, 140 color photos
Price: $ 14.95 @ 20.0% off = $ 11.96
      "Complete and Surprisingly up-to-date."
      - Bicycle Guide
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         Item #: B1161
TITLE: Mountain Bike Repair & Maintenance
Author(s): Lindorf
Pages: 72 pages, color photos
Price: $ 14.95 @ 20.0% off = $ 11.96
      Features fully illustrated instructions on general maintenance & emergency repair of tires, broken chains, gear problems, spokes, & more.
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         Item #: B1660
TITLE: Mountain Bikes: Maintaining, Repairing, & Upgrading
Author(s): Herman Seidl
Pages: 128 6.5" x 8.5" pages, 142 color illustrations
Price: $ 12.95
      Advice on every aspect of mountain bike maintenance.
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         Item #: B1504
TITLE: Pedro's Simple Trailside Repair Guide
Pages: single 18" x 24" waterproof sheet, folded to 6" x 9"
Price: $ 6.95 @ 20.0% off = $ 5.56
      Describes in photos & text:
      * Basic trailside repairs
      * Post-ride cleaning & lubing
      * Schedule for replacing various parts
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         Item #: B1505
TITLE: Richards' Bicycle Repair Manual: Everything You Need to Know to Keep Your Bicycle in Peak Condition
Author(s): Richard Ballatine & Richard Grant
Pages: 96 5.75" x 8.25" pages, color photos
Price: $ 8.95 @ 20.0% off = $ 7.16
      Covers simple roadside repairs to complete overhauls, from emergency situations to general upkeep, in easy-to-follow photographic sequences enhanced by text. Every type of bike is covered, & a trouble-shooting chart is included.
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         Item #: B1254
TITLE: Road Bike Maintenance: Repairing & Maintaining the Modern Bicycle
Author(s): Rob van der Plas
Pages: 128 6" x 9" pages, 140 color photos & drawings
Price: $ 12.95 @ 20.0% off = $ 10.36
      This comprehensive guide to maintenance of the modern road bike provides clear explanations & is lavishly illustrated with color photographs.
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         Item #: B0944
TITLE: Sloane's Complete Book of Bicycling
Author(s): Eugene A. Sloane
Pages: 400 6.125" x 9.25" pages, 200 photos
Price: $ 16.00 @ 20.0% off = $ 12.80
      This classic book covers the latest in shifting mechanisms, pedal & frame designs, suspension systems, tires, and more.
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         Item #: B1420
TITLE: Sloane's New Bicycle Maintenance Manual
Author(s): Eugene A. Sloane
Pages: 336 6" x 9" pages, over 250 photos, charts
Price: $ 14.95 @ 20.0% off = $ 11.96
      The combination of illustrations & Sloane's detailed instuctions makes tasks like adjusting brakes, removing derailleurs, & painting a frame projects you can take on at home. Other topics include:
      * Tires
      * Cranks
      * Chainwheels & chains
      * Handlebars & stems
      * Wheel adjustment
      * Touring maintenance
      * Seats
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         Item #: B1977
TITLE: The Art of Wheelbuilding
Author(s): Gerd Schraner
Pages: HARDCOVER, 104 pages, color photos, illustrations
Price: $ 21.95 @ 20.0% off = $ 17.56
      Hands-on compilation of Schraner's 45 years of building wheels as a master wheelbuilder for professional riders & amateurs. Features easy-to-follow diagrams & provides information on component selection, preparation & assembly, with tips for road, mountain bike, tandem & disc brakes. Includes chapters on hand-built & machine-built wheels, spokes, nipples, hubs, rims, and lacing & truing.
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         Item #: B1662
TITLE: The Bicycle Book: The Complete Maintenance Guide
Author(s): Geoff Apps
Pages: 80 8.25" x 9.75" pages, over 200 color illustrations
Price: $ 8.98
      Covers all bicycle components, explaining design & function. Clear instructions & step-by-step illustrations demonstrate diagnosis & repair methods for any problem, including:
      * Flat tire
      * Broken chain
      * Loose brake cables
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         Item #: B0073
TITLE: The Bicycle Repair Book: The New Complete Manual of Bicycle Care
Author(s): Rob van der Plas
Pages: 192 pages, 6 x 9, 300 illustrations
Price: $ 9.95 @ 20.0% off = $ 7.96
      "... full of those ultra-clear illustrations and instructions on everything from efficient cleaning to making your own equipment. What a deal! It beats all others."
      - Cyclist Magazine
     
      "... contains a wealth of well-organized and clearly illustrated descriptions of ... mechanical techniques for keeping every part of your bike working. This book works!"
      - Bicycle Rider Magazine
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         Item #: B0751
TITLE: The Bicycle Wheel
Author(s): Jobst Brandt
Pages: 150 7.25" x 9.25" pages, HARDCOVER, 65 illustrations, charts
Price: $ 24.99 @ 20.0% off = $ 19.99
      Covers all aspects of building & maintaining spoked wheels. Contains 65 black & white illustrations. Technical information is presented in a very readable manner.
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         Item #: B1158
TITLE: The Haynes Bicycle Book: Step-By-Step Repair & Maintenance
Author(s): Bob Henderson
Pages: 192 8.5" x 10.5" pages, 15 b/w and 637 color photos
Price: $ 19.95 @ 20.0% off = $ 15.96
      Covers:
      * Setting up your bike
      * Routine maintenance
      * Repair procedures
      * Troubleshooting
      * Accessories & modifications
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         Item #: B1652
TITLE: The Paterek Manual for Bicycle Framebuilders
Author(s): Tim Paterek
Pages: 380 8.5" x 11" pages, hundreds of illustrations, charts, 3-ring binder
Price: $ 99.95
      This book is written by Tim Paterek, who once ran his own frame-building school. Topics covered include:
      * Frame geometry
      * Braze-ons & other options
      * Materials
      * Recommended labor rates
      * Making fixtures
      * Tools
      * Suppliers
      * Lugless building
      * Brazing, TIG welding, MIG welding
      * Precision measuring
      * Painting
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         Item #: B2848
TITLE: The Recumbent Bicycle
Author(s): Gunnar Fehlau
Pages: 180 7.5" x 9" pages, color & b/w photos
Price: $ 24.00 @ 20.0% off = $ 19.20
      First published in Germany in 1996, the English-language edition traces the history of the recumbent bike, surveys its use today, and gives tips on frame building & fairings.
      Author Gunnar Fehlau presents the historical development before the recent breakthroughs, describing the work of Georges & Charles Mochet, Paul Rinkowski, Chester Kyle & other pioneers.
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         Item #: B1174
TITLE: Zinn & the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance
Author(s): Lennard Zinn
Pages: 320 8.5" x 11" pages, 350 illustrations
Price: $ 21.95 @ 20.0% off = $ 17.56
      VeloNews columnist Zinn delivers a straight forward overview of mountain bike maintenance as he covers everything from repairing a simple flat to a complete bicycle overhaul. Contains complete information on the latest developments in shifters, disc & hydraulic brakes, pedals, front & rear suspension, seatposts and other components. Numerous illustrations, including exploded diagrams, aid in the presentation.
     
      "Zinn & the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance" is written in a refreshing & accessible style. Reading this book is a sure way to prevent having to push your bike home."
      - John Barnett, author of Barnett's Manual, the definitve book on bicycle mechanics
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         Item #: B2479
TITLE: Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance
Author(s): Lennard Zinn
Pages: 296 8.5" x 11" pages, 295 b/w illustrations
Price: $ 19.95 @ 20.0% off = $ 15.96
      The most well organized & best illustrated guide to road bike maintenance & repair ever. Maintaining every part of a road bike is covered in a clear & concise manner, including all of the latest technology innovations.
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