Mountain Bike Maintenance Maintaining and Repairing the Mountain Bike,9781892495532

Mountain Bike Maintenance Maintaining and Repairing the Mountain Bike

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Edition: 1st
ISBN13: 9781892495532
ISBN10: 1892495538
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2006-10-01
Publisher(s): Van der Plas/Cycle Publishing
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Summary

To get the most out of your mountain bike, it had better be in good shape, and that's what this book will help you achieve. From basic cleaning and preventive maintenance to trailside repairs and sophisticated equipment overhauls, it's all covered in a clear and accessible format. The author has taken great pains to make sure every latest piece of mountain biking equipment is covered and that every instruction speaks for itself. You need this book if you value your mountain bike.

Author Biography

Rob van der Plas is the author of numerous books on cycling, including The Penguin Bicycle Handbook, The Mountain Bike Book, Bicycle Technology, and Bicycle Repair. He lives in San Francisco. He has been called as an expert witness in numerous cases involving bicycle-safety and patent disputes.

Table of Contents

Introduction 7
1. KNOW YOUR MOUNTAIN BIKE
9
Parts of the Mountain Bike
10
2. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
16
Pre-Ride Inspection
17
Monthly Inspection
18
Annual Inspection
21
Cleaning the Bike
25
3. WHEEL REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
28
Replace Front Wheel
29
Replace Rear Wheel
30
Wheels Without Quick-Release
32
4. TIRE MAINTENANCE
33
Tire Inflation
35
Inner Tube Replacement
37
Puncture Repair
40
Tire Cover Repair
42
Tire Cover Replacement
42
5. RIM & SPOKE MAINTENANCE
44
The Rim
45
Wheel Truing Check
46
Wheel Truing
47
Emergency Buckled Wheel Repair
49
The Spokes
50
Individual Spoke Replacement
51
Wheel Spoking/Rim Replacement
52
6. HUB MAINTENANCE
54
Hub Bearing Check
55
Hub Bearing Adjustment
56
Hub Lubrication & Overhauling
57
Cartridge Bearing Maintenance
59
7. RIM BRAKE MAINTENANCE
61
Common Rim Brake Features
63
Brake Test
64
Brake Adjustments
66
Replace Brake Cable
70
Replace Brake Levers
71
Hydraulic Rim Brakes
74
8. DISK BRAKE MAINTENANCE
75
Operating Principle
75
Brake Test
76
Disk Check & Maintenance
77
Brake Cleaning & Maintenance
77
Brake Caliper Maintenance
78
Hydraulic System Maintenance
79
Replace Brake Pads
81
Replace Disk
82
9. DERAILLEUR GEAR MAINTENANCE
84
The Rear Derailleur
85
Adjust Rear Derailleur
87
Rear Derailleur Overhaul
89
Replace Rear Derailleur
90
Adjust Front Derailleur
91
Replace Derailleur Cable
94
Replace Front Derailleur
95
Shifter Maintenance
97
Freewheel & Cogs
97
Adapt Gear Range
99
10. CRANKSET MAINTENANCE 101
The Cranks
101
Tighten Crank
102
Remove & Install Crank
104
The Bottom Bracket
107
Maintenance of Adjustable Bottom Bracket
107
Replace Bottom Bracket Cartridge
110
The Chainrings
112
Tighten Chainring
112
Replace Chainring
112
Straighten Chainring
114
11. CHAIN MAINTENANCE 115
Chain Line
116
General Chain Maintenance
116
Chain Replacement
117
Chain Length
119
12. PEDAL MAINTENANCE 120
Replace Pedals
122
Adjust Release Force of Clipless Pedal
123
Adjust Conventional Pedal Bearings
123
Overhaul Conventional Pedal
124
Maintenance of Cartridge-Bearing Pedal
126
Adjusting Shoe Plates
127
Convertible Pedals
127
Toeclips
128
13. STEERING SYSTEM MAINTENANCE 129
Adjust Handlebar Height
130
Adjust Handlebar Angle
131
Replace Handlebars
131
Replace Stem
132
Replace Handgrips
134
Install Bar-Ends
134
Headset Maintenance
135
Overhaul or Replace Threadless Headset
135
Adjust Threaded Headset
139
Adjust Threadless Headset
140
Overhaul or Replace Threaded Headset
141
Fork Inspection
143
Front Fork Installation
144
14. SEAT & SEATPOST 145
Adjust Seat Height
145
Adjust Seat Angle & Position
147
Replace Seat
148
Replace Seatpost
149
Suspension Seatposts
150
Maintenance of Leather Seat
150
15. FRAME MAINTENANCE 152
Frame Inspection
153
Frame Alignment Check
154
Dropout Alignment Check
154
Paint Touch-Up
155
Repainting a Frame
156
16. FRONT SUSPENSION MAINTENANCE 155
Suspension Terminology
158
Suspension Stems
159
Suspension Forks
160
Suspension Fork Check
160
Suspension Fork Maintenance
161
17. REAR SUSPENSION MAINTENANCE 163
Shock Unit Maintenance
164
Suspension Troubleshooting
165
18. ACCESSORY MAINTENANCE 167
General Accessory Comments
168
Lighting Equipment Maintenance
168
Lights With Built-In Batteries
168
Lights with Central Battery
170
Reflectors
171
Pump
172
Bicycle Computer
172
Lock
172
Luggage Rack
173
Fenders
173
Warning Devices
174
Water Bottle Cage
174
Bibliography 175
Index 176

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