/ In this part. . . f we had to pick just one part of this book to recommend, it would be this one. If you follow the advice in these chapters and make a commitment to regular bike maintenance, you won’t need to spend …
Bike Repair
In This Chapter ^ Looking at the length of the crank arm ^ Choosing the right gearing ^ Paying attention to all things saddle ^ Finding the right frame size ^ Handling handlebars Я n the course of maintaining and repairing your bike, you need …
If you’re lucky, you’ll never have to repair your bike anywhere but in the comfort of your own shop at home. But nobody’s that lucky. The fact is, if you ride long enough, sooner or later you’re going to break down on the side of …
Although it’d be nice to have an individual room in which to set up your own bike shop, most people don’t have that much extra space. Fortunately, you don’t need a large space. You just need an area that’s long enough and wide enough to …
In This Chapter ^ Preventing flat tires ^ Removing a wheel, tire, and tube ^ Patching a punctured tube and fixing a tire ^ Putting the tire, tube, and wheel back together again hy does it always seem like a flat tire comes at the …
Adjusting your brakes is important to ensure that you can slow down or come to a stop quickly and effortlessly each time you squeeze the brake levers. In this section, we tell you how to adjust your brakes in order to maximize their effectiveness. Sometimes …
If you buy a new chain, you’ll find that it’s probably much too long for your bike — manufacturers sell chains longer than necessary so that they can fit a variety of different types of bikes. You need to make sure you’re using the proper …
In This Chapter ^ Working on pedals ^ Removing and installing crank arms ^ Dealing with chainrings ^ Handling the bottom bracket
In This Chapter ^ Performing a safety inspection of your bike before you ride ^ Assembling a tool kit for daily rides and extended trips ^ Minimizing wear and tear and preventing accidents ^ Cleaning and lubricating your bike after a ride ^ Stowing away …
ДИВ/ The crank arm determines the circumference in which the pedals rotate. The larger the crank arm, the larger the circumference in which you’ll be pedaling. A longer crank arm gives you more leverage when you pedal. Riding with a longer crank arm is kind …