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lacyliz
02-25-2007, 01:47 PM
Can any of you suggest a book on regular bike maintenance and very basic adjustments for road bikes? I've looked at a couple but they seemed to complex for what I need to know for now.

What I want to know is- where (what part of the bike) should I regularly lube the bike and using what type of lub/grease (I know about the chain - it's other parts I'm not sure about) - and how often. How do I adjust the brakes, take up slack in the gears and make other like easy adjustments?

Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!

KnottedYet
02-25-2007, 03:05 PM
Park Tool's Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair. Good pictures, clear instructions!

lacyliz
02-25-2007, 05:17 PM
EXcelllent- Thanks!:)

equus123
02-26-2007, 05:52 AM
I have Zen's book of Bike Maintenance. Prob all the same anyway but I like the one I have.

kt004
02-26-2007, 06:08 AM
Zen's guide is really straight forward. I would also recommend http://www.parktool.com/repair/... click on the part of the bike that needs help and it will point you in the right direction.