One gear
Subtitle: converting and maintaining single speed & fixed gear bicycles
By: [Matteo Cossu]
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Gingko Press
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Berkeley, CA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 249
ISBN-13: 9781584234180
Subjects: Bicycles; Maintenance and repair; Handbooks, manuals; Design and construction
Other titles: Converting and maintaining single speed & fixed gear bicycles; Converting and maintaining single speed and fixed gear bicycles
Description: "One Gear brings a unique, much needed contribution by explaining in simple, easy to understand language the steps required to enable a beginning or intermediate bike mechanic to learn how to rebuild and convert a geared bicycle into a slick, personalized fixie or single-speed. One Gear also contains tips on single-speed variants such as flip-flop hubs, torpedo hubs and modern coaster brakes and inspirational pages featuring modern frame builders"--P. [4] of cover.
Table of contents: title: The right bike: what to look for in a vintage bike; title: Tools: the required and optional tools; title: Disassembly: revealing the frame, inspecting the parts; title: Restoration: refurbishing for function and style; title: Reassembly: reconstructing as a fixed or singlespeed bike; title: Glossary: know your components.