Essential Bicycle Maintenance & Repair

Keep your bike running smoothly for the long haul with Essential Bicycle Maintenance & Repair. Whether you ride for training, competition, or pure enjoyment, a well‑tuned bike is key to performance, efficiency, and safety — and this guide shows you exactly how to achieve it.

Author Daimeon Shanks takes a friendly, confidence‑building “you can do it” approach, making bike maintenance accessible for every rider. With simple step‑by‑step instructions, close‑up photos, illustrations, and practical advice, the book walks you through more than 100 common repairs and adjustments, including:

• Adjusting derailleurs and solving shifting issues
• Truing wheels and fine‑tuning hubs
• Installing caliper, cantilever, or V‑brakes
• Repairing a broken chain on the roadside
• Fixing flats quickly and easily
• Maintaining pedals and cleats
• Installing or adjusting a headset
• Fitting handlebars, from aero bars to flat bars
• Setting up your saddle for comfort and efficiency
• Deciding whether a triple crank set suits your riding

Designed to save you time, money, and frustration, Essential Bicycle Maintenance & Repair is a practical, approachable guide no cyclist should be without.