A cycling computer is like having a personal coach along for the ride. You can set goals for distance and time, and then it’s off to the races. The computer tracks your progress as you bike, and you may find yourself racing against the clock.
Table of Contents
Cover
Table of Contents
Title Page
Introduction
Part I: Getting Started
Chapter 1: Channeling Your Inner Grease Monkey
Chapter 2: Bike Physiology: Understanding How Your Bike Works
Chapter 3: Setting Up Shop: Repairing Your Bike at Home
Chapter 4: Making like MacGyver: Handling Repairs on the Road
Chapter 5: Help! When You Need Professional Assistance
Part II: Basic Bike Repairs
Chapter 6: Burning Rubber: Tires and Tubes
Chapter 7: Hugging the Curb: The Wheels
Chapter 8: Stopping Short: The Brakes
Chapter 9: Taking Your Seat: Saddles and Seat Posts
Chapter 10: Hitting the Links: The Chain
Chapter 11: Gearing Up: Freewheels and Cassettes
Part III: Shifting into a Higher Gear: Advanced Bike Repairs
Chapter 12: Holding It All Together: The Frame and Suspension
Chapter 13: Putting the Pedal to the Metal: The Drivetrain
Chapter 14: Dropping It into Gear: The Shifting System
Chapter 15: Turning on a Dime: The Steering System
Part IV: Keeping Your Bike on the Road
Chapter 16: An Ounce of Preventive Maintenance
Chapter 17: Regular Bike Maintenance
Part V: The Part of Tens
Chapter 18: Ten (Or So) Steps to Take before You Ride
Chapter 19: Ten Considerations in Fitting Your Bike
Chapter 20: Ten Ways to Improve the Performance and Comfort of Your Bike
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