Psyched on Bikes: The Bicycle Owner's Handbook

By B. Andrew Renton

Book Overview

Intended for those who care for their bikes, this book provides money-saving tips and techniques for keeping bicycles in good working condition, as well as for making a variety of everyday and emergency roadside repairs. Renton offers advice on what to look for when buying a bike, guidelines for determining whether it should be fixed by a professional, and explanations of important riding rules and regulations. He also reviews bike accessories which enhance performance, foil thieves, and make riding more enjoyable. Topics discussed include the alignment of bike frames; replacing broken or bent wheel spokes; adjusting seats and handle bars; adjusting calliper and coaster brakes; and maintaining 1-18 speed transmissions.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0830619879
• ISBN13: 9780830619870
• Release Date: January 1992
• Publisher: Tab Books
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 0.5" x 7.5"