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very helpful - [10 Apr 2007]
I'm not a techie biker; I don't know all about bikes and components. I like this book and use it for general maintenance. It covers many different types of components. I do sometimes have a little trouble matching up the pictures and descriptions to reality...
use it for general maintenance. It covers many different types of components. I do sometimes...
www.amazon.com/review/R1305NC3KLMC...
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Benefits for both Veterans and Rookies - [14 Mar 2005]
As a rookie, I first checked out the second edition Zinn from the local public library - it taught me the basics of adjusting the limit screws on my derailleur and how to replace spokes on my rigid frame mountain bike.
After 10 years of riding in Marin...
taught me the basics of adjusting the limit screws on my derailleur and how to replace spokes...
www.amazon.com/review/RD7F2SBMIPG...
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Great gift for a female fat tire rider - [12 Mar 2005]
This book does a great job in not only explaining basic bike repairs, but also labeling bike components. Otherwise, to a newbie, it doesn't do much good to simply state that you must adjust the rear derailler ... but now that you know exactly which piece...
components. Otherwise, to a newbie, it doesn't do much good to simply state that you must...
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A must have book especially for beginners - [16 Jul 2004]
I am brand new to the world of mountain biking and this book has been my bible. If it isn't covered in this book then you don't need to know. With this book I have been able to make adjustments and alignments to my bike I would have normally taken to ...
t covered in this book then you don't need to know. With this book I have been able to make...
www.amazon.com/review/R1J6U4BS4...
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A graet book for all MTB folks, maybe even for us rookies! - [18 Oct 2003]
This book is a must have in your collection even if you are new in the MTB scene. You should also seriously consider purchasing some tools specificly made for mtb which is clearly explained in the book,without the tools the book is not going to give you...
also seriously consider purchasing some tools specificly made for mtb which is clearly explained...
www.amazon.com/review/R3CR7QCXSX...
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Not good for "mechanically challenged" people - [17 Aug 2003]
I admit it. I am a clutz when it comes to mechanical things. Because of this lack of talent, I need lots of photos and illustrations for me to get through any sort of repair work. Zinn has a book that will appeal to those who are mechanically adept, but...
I need lots of photos and illustrations for me to get through any sort of repair work. Zinn...
www.amazon.com/review/RVK7IVHYDEUF...
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A Book for All - [01 Aug 2002]
This is an excellent book. It is explained simple enough that even a novice can understand, and learn, how to do everything from adjusting rim brakes, to adjusting bearings everywhere, and even bleeding hydralic brakes, if that is your cup of tea.
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and learn, how to do everything from adjusting rim brakes, to adjusting bearings everywhere...
www.amazon.com/review/RQ8KR09P3...
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A must have for your mountain bike - [31 Jul 2002]
Whether you have a shiny new mountain bike or one that has been on more than a few trail rides, this book is a must to have in your collection. For about [price] and the price of some tools you'll be able to perform the most common maintenance on your...
this book is a must to have in your collection. For about [price] and the price of some...
www.amazon.com/review/R2PHQM40BDRX...
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for bicycle enthusiasts - [15 Mar 2002]
My husband got this book. He is totally into Mt. Biking and of course, with serious Mt. Biking comes the maintenance that goes along with it. This book is like a tool to keep your Bike running at its best. You or the person you buy this for won't be d...
comes the maintenance that goes along with it. This book is like a tool to keep your Bike...
www.amazon.com/review/R1JHLNF4RRUBSO...
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Fantastic - [12 Feb 2002]
If you ever even want to think about doing any kind of maintenance on your bike, get this book. Even if you just want to know how to clean it properly after a hard, dirty ride... get this book. This is an invaluable guide to maintaining, repairing, and...
book. Even if you just want to know how to clean it properly after a hard, dirty ride... get...
www.amazon.com/review/REGH4RLEYMLD...
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