Bike Repair

The cost of doing business

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Like any business, every bicycle store is in the business to make money. This doesn’t mean the owners and employees are driving around town in their Lamborghinis, wearing Rolex watches, or drinking Dom Perignon. Selling bicycles is a hard business to be successful at — …

Stopping Short: The Brakes

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In This Chapter ^ Identifying the different types of brakes ^ Removing and installing brakes and brake pads ^ Adjusting your brakes ^ Addressing brake issues hen Dennis was a kid, one of his bikes had a braking system that required him to use his …

Caring for Your Chain

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A bike’s chain is one of the most important parts of the bike to keep clean. It attracts dirt and grime because it is exposed on the bottom of your bike where it is close to the ground. Because it comes into contact with other …

Inspecting your frame

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Even though the frame may appear to be one solid, immovable object, it’s not unheard of for them to go out of alignment occasionally. Any kind of impact — whether it’s an accident, your bike falling over, or jumping your bike over a curb — …

The headset is the part of the bike that connects the stem and the fork to the frame and provides the mechanism that allows you to steer the bike. There are two major styles of headsets: ✓ Threaded: The threaded headset screws onto the threads …

Check the Brakes

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Checking your brakes takes only a few seconds, and it can be one of the most important things you do before setting off on a ride. Start by visually inspecting the brake pads for wear; confirm that there are still grooves cut into the pads. …

Icons Used in This Book

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Throughout the book, you’ll find icons in the margins that alert you to specific kinds of information. Here’s what each of the icons means: Whenever we have a particularly useful suggestion that’ll save you time or money or just make your repair and maintenance a …

To buy or not to buy

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Buying bike tools is kind of like stocking your kitchen with cooking supplies. There are cer­tain tools you’ll need no matter what. If you’re cooking, one of the tools you need is a spatula. But when you’re buying a spatula, you have lots of options. …

Inspecting the Brakes

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To ensure that your brakes are in good working order before you set off on your next ride, follow these steps to inspect them: 1. Examine the brake pads for excessive wear. If they’re worn down such that the grooves in the pads are not …

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