Mountain Bike Maintenance: The Illustrated Manual

Complete step-by-step guide, from simple repairs to major overhauls.

Mountain bikes endure a great deal of punishment.

Mountain Bike Maintenance explains how to keep a bike trouble-free on- or off-road.

From fixing flat tires to replacing worn brakes, from headset to chainset, this book is crucial for every level of mountain-biker from beginners to veterans.

Mountain Bike Maintenance shows how to:

• Make maintenance a pleasure -- not a chore
• Customize your bike for special conditions or a personal riding style
• Increase a bike's speed
• Do roadside repairs
• Extend a bike's life.

This book is filled with practical advice, new technologies, tricks, tips and shortcuts -- an essential reference for mountain bike owners.