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SynopsisMel Allwood covers every area of bike maintenance and repair using step-by-step photos and detailed text, to provide a clear, thorough manual for beginner and expert cyclists alike. Instructions are broken down into each mechanical area of the bike, offering assistance and trouble-shooting ideas for any problem that you may encounter -- from the simple to complex, such as the tools you need for emergency on-the-road repair, overhauling troublesome pedals, and more. Useful short cuts and hints for all kinds of repairs will equip you with the know-how to prevent expensive and time-consuming trips to bike shops. The Complete Do-It-Yourself Bike Book provides you with practical information to help you save money and get the most out of your bike, plus other advice that will make you feel safer and surer on the road, including: * choosing the right bike and gear for your kind of riding * security and safety * riding tips for touring and traveling * cycling with kids, Mel Allwood covers every area of bike maintenance and repair using step-by-step photos and detailed text, to provide a clear, thorough manual for beginner and expert cyclists alike. Instructions are broken down into each mechanical area of the bike, offering assistance and trouble-shooting ideas for any problem that you may encounter -- from the simple to complex, such as the tools you need for emergency on-the-road repair, overhauling troublesome pedals, and more. Useful short cuts andhints for all kinds of repairs will equip you with the know-how to prevent expensive and time-consuming trips to bike shops. The Complete Do-It-Yourself Bike Book provides you with practical information to help you save money and get the most out of your bike, plus other advice that will make you feel safer and surer on the road, including: choosing the right bike and gear for your kind of riding security and safety riding tips for touring and traveling cycling with kids, Mel Allwood covers every area of bike maintenance and repair using step-by-step photos and detailed text, to provide a clear, thorough manual for beginner and expert cyclists alike. Instructions are broken down into each mechanical area of the bike, offering assistance and trouble-shooting ideas for any problem that you may encounter -- from the simple to complex, such as the tools you need for emergency on-the-road repair, overhauling troublesome pedals, and more. Useful short cuts and hints for all kinds of repairs will equip you with the know-how to prevent expensive and time-consuming trips to bike shops. The Complete Do-It-Yourself Bike Book provides you with practical information to help you save money and get the most out of your bike, plus other advice that will make you feel safer and surer on the road, including: choosing the right bike and gear for your kind of riding security and safety riding tips for touring and traveling cycling with kids, Mel Allwood covers every area of bike maintenance and repair using step-by-step photos and detailed text, to provide a clear, thorough manual for beginner and expert cyclists alike. Instructions are broken down into each mechanical area of the bike, offering assistance and trouble-shooting ideas for any problem that you may encounter -- from the simple to complex, such as the tools you need for emergency on-the-road repair, overhauling troublesome pedals, and more. Useful short cuts and hints for all kinds of repairs will equip you with the know-how to prevent expensive and time-consuming trips to bike shops. "The Complete Do-It-Yourself Bike Book" provides you with practical information to help you save money and get the most out of your bike, plus other advice that will make you feel safer and surer on the road, including: - choosing the right bike and gear for your kind of riding - security and safety - riding tips for touring and traveling - cycling with kids, - The complete guide to how your bike works and how to keep it running smoothly: Every area of bike maintenance and repair is covered, using step-by-step photos and detailed text, to provide a clear, thorough manual for beginner and expert cyclists alike. Instructions are broken down into each mechanical area of the bike, providing assistance, tips, and trouble-shooting ideas for any problem that may arise--from the simple to complex, such as the tools needed for emergency on-the-road repair, overhauling troublesome pedals, and wheel truing. - Practical information to help riders save money and get the most out of their bikes: Useful shortcuts and handy hints for all kinds of repairs will equip cyclists with the know-how to prevent expensive and time-consuming trips to bike shops--plus extensive info on choosing the right bike for your kind of riding, bike wear and accessories, security, safety, maintenance, riding tips, touring, traveling, and cycling with kids, this information will make cyclists feel safer and surer on the road. - Merits shelf space alongside other bike-repair guides: The guide gives great value, with its extremely clear, visually detailed 600 color photographs and huge amount of extremely practical information. Co-author of the acclaimed, strong-selling Bike for Life: How to Ride to 100, Bill Katovsky is comprehensively editing the book specifically for an American audience--so this will be 100 percent relevant to American riders.