Practical Cycling - Equip, Maintain, and Repair Your Bicycle

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Here is a book that will answer (almost) all of a beginning and experienced bicyclist's questions about how to get the most out of the activity.

Starting from:
-How to choose the right bike for your body and level of fitness. Is it for fun, commuting or long excursions?
-Anatomy of the bike: wheels, saddle, pedals... and what size bike is right?
-All the right clothing, from shoes and comfortable shorts to panniers
-Anti-theft devices -- which locks are best?
-Home trainers and exercise bikes.
-Maintenance is the core of the book:

What are your essential tools?
-Keeping the bike (including the chain) clean and lubricated
-Essential adjustments: cleats, gears, brake shoes, V brakes, and hydraulic brakes, chain tension.
-Repair

Replacing a tube or tubeless tire
-Replacing the chain, cassette, freewheel, brake shoes and pads
-Taking off a tire and changing an inner tube
-Applying a patch or tire plug
-Replacing a derailleur, broken chain link or spoke

Fully illustrated in full color, this is the bike book every rider needs to get started