Books

[ShanDog]

I've finally decided that I'm going to learn how to take care of my bike myself and wanted to know what the consensus was on the best book for road bike maintenance. I've heard 'zinn and the art of road bike maintenance' thrown around here a few times but have also read reviews that some parts of the book are over simplified and not the best to learn from.

So what book would you say is the best for me?

Cheers!

[europa]

"Save My Bike" by Christopher, the owner of this forum. I haven't read the book but it's worth at least looking at on that basis alone

Richard

[sogood]

Given the vast variation in standards, I learnt through the web. Much better than any of the books I've seen. Park Tool, Sheldon Brown, Campagnolo/Shimano/SRAM technical documents and forum advice are all that you need.

[Birdman]

I'd go with Save my Bike too, i have it...totally awesome.

That, or learn from experience.

Mitch.

[europa]

I'd go with Save my Bike too, i have it...totally awesome.

That, or learn from experience.

Mitch.

What are you like at writing book review Mitch? I know a website that might be interested in such a review

Richard

[Hotdog]

What are you like at writing book review Mitch? I know a website that might be interested in such a review

You're not easily pleased, are you Richard? He's already written a review, look:

I'd go with Save my Bike too, i have it...totally awesome.

Concise and to the point

[Hawkeye]

I'd go with Save my Bike too, i have it...totally awesome.

That, or learn from experience.

Mitch.

Personally, when I have to learn from experience, I'd rather it was someone else's. It's cheaper, and more amusing.

I've got Zinn's MTB maintenance book and quite liked it. It is simple. Simple is good. I'm plenty good enough at over-complicating things without the book encouraging me.

Save My Bike sounds good too. Buy both!

[Birdman]

I'd go with Save my Bike too, i have it...totally awesome.

That, or learn from experience.

Mitch.

What are you like at writing book review Mitch? I know a website that might be interested in such a review

Richard

Sorry Richard. I can be more concise.

This excellently written and illustrated bicycle maintenance booklet is indispensable-with all the latest parts and repair techniques. This long-overdue handbook is a must-have for weekend riders and serious cyclists alike. Whether they own the latest model or a classic with thousands of miles on it, beginners and experienced cyclists alike can depend on this book to get their bikes out of the shop faster and keep them on the road longer. With troubleshooting sections to quickly identify and correct common problems, step-by-step directions so even the complete neophyte can get repairs right the first time. This is truly the ultimate bicycle repair and maintenance manual.

How do you like them apples woman.

Mitch.

[Birdman]

Dammit i wanted to use the word plethora in there somewhere...meh.

Mitch.