Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance
Lennard  Zinnis a cycling god.Zinn  and the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenanceis revered as a bible among the  fat-tire set; he now extends the gospel to the rest of the cycling faithful inZinn and the Art of Road Bike Maintenance.From simple, routine maintenance to more complicated tasks, Zinn remains  "convinced that anyone with an opposable thumb can perform any repair on a  bike." He begins with "Basic Stuff" such as pre-ride inspections and cleaning  the drive train, and continues on through the super-advanced task of wheel  building--arguing that "the construction of a good set of bicycle wheels is  actually a straightforward task." Zinn guides readers step by step through every  possible repair on every possible part, handlebar grips to Maric Mektronic  electronic shifting, with plain-speaking text and helpful illustrations. There's  even a section on emergency repairs, including unexpected advice such as  straightening a bent rim by hitting it against the ground: "You may be surprised  how straight you can get a wheel this way."This comprehensive manual is essential reading for those who love their bike.  "All you have to do is follow the instructions and trust yourself." Indeed.--M. Stein