Anonymouse: There's nothing wrong with the content and the descriptions of how things work are quite good, but the procedures to actually do the repairs need far more detail and better illustrations. For less than ten dollars extra you can get Park Tools Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair which is a far better resource if you are actually trying to work on bikes. I ended up buying the big blue book anyway and it's worth the extra few bucks. You can also leverage Park Tools Youtube content for some excellent videos that show you the job being done for your type of components which is priceless both literally (they're free) and figuratively. They are of course in the business of selling their tools and they're good tools but I don't begrudge them that when their content is tool agnostic and it's well presented.
Australia on Apr 24, 2023
Glenn Oswald: This is a good guide for any bicycling novice: easy-to-read, complete, well-organized and helpfully descriptive. I bought a used copy for nearly half the price of a new one. Unfortunately, this guide was printed over 11 years ago and only focuses on road and mountain bikes with hardly any mention of hybrids, gravel and BMX bikes.
United States on Oct 24, 2021
I. Walker: The book looks straightforward as a guide to cycle repair and maintenance. I need to read through it all before looking back on the specifics. I am sure it will be really useful.
United Kingdom on Aug 02, 2021
Mtnman49: I needed a book for making repairs and improvements on my recumbent trike. I am a bit mechanical but was not familiar with some of the new types of bikes. I haven't worked on a bike since the early 60's so the gears, cables, dic brakes, and cassette on the rear wheel, and all the accompanying adjustments is all new to this old timer. Easy to understand and good diagrams.
United States on Mar 22, 2021
Kil Su Pak: This is one of the best self help books I've read. I ride for my birthday health and enjoyment a lot. Whether it's my morning 10 to 20 miler, a Saturday 30 miler or my recent 400 mile tour of the Romanian Alps this information is a definite collection of knowledge that I can employ to ensure my comfort and safety while biking. Thanks goes out to the authors for their efforts and kudos for a job well done.
United States on Aug 30, 2019
gvokey: It won’t make you a bike technician but it helps for the diy stuff. It at least gave me intro to terms and gave me enough info to know what questions to ask.
Canada on Jun 03, 2019
Sandra McIntyre: I have read a lot about bicycle maintenance and repair online, because I live in a rural area with the closest bike shop I know of 150 miles away. Many online sources have poor pictures, and assume you know the technical names of every part. I finally purchased this book, and it has everything I need to know how to do, as well as things I may not attempt to do myself, but I should know about when I do have to seek professional work (such as truing the wheels). The illustrations and photographs are great, and the book is laid out logically. It includes discussion of the tools you might need to do your own serious bike repair and maintenance, including things like the shop space required and lighting needed, that I had never considered, as well as discussion of some things you can do using items you already have at home. The writer takes you from the place of knowing nothing about bike repair through some of the most technical but necessary repair and maintenance topics. I love my bike, and am glad I bought this book, so I can take care of it.
Canada on Feb 09, 2013
PC Mountain: I'm a newbie cyclist but I've hit the point where I'm ready to start doing some of my own bike maintenance. This book makes that possible. It's clear and easy to understand and laid out in a very organized fashion. I'm a beginner so I can't authoritatively say that it's completely comprehensive but it sure looks that way to me. It has everything that I want to do in it plus much more. I originally checked it out from the library but I quickly saw how valuable it would be in my home collection so I bought it. I highly recommend it to anyone who rides on a regular basis.
United States on Apr 06, 2012
Amazon_Customer: I've made it about halfway through the book and have mixed feelings. It is good for entry level and people like me who want a strong foundation before proceding. So far I would give this book a 5 star on the basics and things easy to overlook. I just wish that it had more indepth guidance. Usually when I maintenance something I will take every bearing and screw out to overhual and inspect it. So far this book wouldn't serve that purpose. I also purchased the Zinn book and am awaiting it too arrive. I am hoping what with this as the entry the Zinn will take me to moderate to advanced maintenance. I recommend the dummies guide as a 101 course book for all riders. If you feel comfortable or wish to advance further then look elsewhere. It is a guide for dummies/beginners, so keep that in mind.
United States on Aug 08, 2011
| The Essential Guide to Dennis Bailey Bike Repair and Maintenance | Park Tool's Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair: Step-by-Step Guide to Maintaining and Repairing Your Bicycle | Lennard Zinn's "Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance": A Comprehensive Guide to Bicycle Repair and Maintenance | |
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| Sale off | $1 OFF | ||
| Total Reviews | 15 reviews | 27 reviews | 35 reviews |
| Mountain Biking | Mountain Biking | ||
| Bike Repair | Bike Repair | Bike Repair | |
| Language | English | ||
| Publisher | For Dummies; 1st edition | ||
| Best Sellers Rank | #33 in Bike Repair#82 in Mountain Biking#171 in Motorcycle Repair & Performance | #3 in Bike Repair #23 in Cycling Travel Guides #30 in Triathlons | |
| ISBN-10 | 0470415800 | ||
| Paperback | 368 pages | ||
| Dimensions | 7.3 x 0.9 x 9.2 inches | ||
| Customer Reviews | 4.4/5 stars of 446 ratings | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 684 ratings var dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction; P.when.execute { if { dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction = true; A.declarative { if { ue.count || 0) + 1); } } ); } }); P.when.execute { A.declarative{ if { ue.count || 0) + 1); } }); }); | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,289 ratings var dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction; P.when.execute { if { dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction = true; A.declarative { if { ue.count || 0) + 1); } } ); } }); P.when.execute { A.declarative{ if { ue.count || 0) + 1); } }); }); |
| Motorcycle Repair & Performance (Books) | Motorcycle Repair & Performance | ||
| Item Weight | 1.1 pounds | ||
| ISBN-13 | 978-0470415801 |
United Kingdom on Jun 30, 2023