Shifting into a Higher Gear: Advanced Bike Repairs

Shifting into a Higher Gear: Advanced Bike Repairs

“There’s a slight crack in your Јrame, but it’s hard to tell — what caused it—stress, proximity to vrater, or a combination oЈ both.”

In this part. . .

f you’re planning on overhauling your bike, replacing some of its components, or performing major repairs, this part is for you. Here we focus on several “systems,” including the frame and suspension, the drivetrain, the steering system, and the shifting system. Although these procedures are more advanced than those in Part II, with this book by your side, you can do these yourself as long as you have the right tools — and patience. After you tackle the repairs in these chapters, you’ll be chatting up your local bike-shop mechanic, watching the Tour de France with a new appreciation, and impressing your friends with your mastery of bike repair and maintenance.