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A must have - [28 Apr 2009]
Before I received this book, I knew very little about mountain bike repair. I looked at some other books in the library, and some happened to have terrible instructions. One book suggested that I hose down my bike after every ride (bad idea). For cleaning...
other books in the library, and some happened to have terrible instructions. One book suggested...
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Dissapointed - [12 Jan 2009]
I've heard so much about the book I figured I'd have to get it. When I finally read through it I was dissapointed to find no new info and cheap hand drawn illustration. For anyone who wrenches on a large assortment of bikes I recommend the Hanes Manual...
it I was dissapointed to find no new info and cheap hand drawn illustration. For anyone who...
www.amazon.com/review/R116IFQV7...
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Organized, Concise and Thorough - [22 Dec 2008]
As a beginner home mechanic (despite riding mountain bikes for the past 18 years) I found this book to have a very organized approach. I particularly appreciate the grading of repair/maintenance so you will know how difficult a job will be before beginning...
this book to have a very organized approach. I particularly appreciate the grading of repair...
www.amazon.com/review/R10C2S091...
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All Your Questions Shall Be Answered - [13 Feb 2008]
This book goes right to the answers in a clear, straight-forward language that would be an enormous help to the first-time hands-on bike owner as well as any gear-head working on his first bike. The illustrations are clear and specific info easy to find...
enormous help to the first-time hands-on bike owner as well as any gear-head working on his...
www.amazon.com/review/R21TXRAPB...
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This is the bible of Mountain Biking - [04 Jan 2008]
Now although I ride alot, I'm not really big on reading Mountain bike books from cover to cover. And I actually refer to the companion Mountain Biking DVD-Zinn and the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance DVD more often. This one, on the other hand is just...
cover. And I actually refer to the companion Mountain Biking DVD-Zinn and the Art of Mountain...
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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...
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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...
www.amazon.com/review/R3P29V6OMBLHLR...
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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...
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