Looking for a book

[IBrakeforPastry]

Can someone recommend a good book for basic bicycle maintenance and repair? Maintenance would be more important because I don't mind taking the bike to the LBS for the bigger stuff. Components have changed a lot over the years and I'd like to know I'm doing the right thing, and using the right products. How to clean, how to lube, how to seal. I need to spend a few more dollars for free Amazon shipping

[indysteel]

I have Zen and the Art of Road Bike Maintenance.

But I'll be honest that I often find watching a video much more helpful. My husband does most of our maintenance, but before we were married, if I needed to fix something on my bike, I simply googled it and perused what came up. Park Tool's website has a lot of helpful information, in both written and video format.

[Catrin]

I have to second Indy on this. It is useful to have books, but in the end, I turn to internet videos when it is time for me to try something mechanical on the bike. I have THIS book but I find I only turn to it when I can't seem to find a video.

[goldfinch]

I have Zen and the Art of Road Bike Maintenance.

But I'll be honest that I often find watching a video much more helpful. My husband does most of our maintenance, but before we were married, if I needed to fix something on my bike, I simply googled it and perused what came up. Park Tool's website has a lot of helpful information, in both written and video format.

I like the Park Tool site and videos. I have the Park Tool book which adds some to what is online and has the advantage of being in the garage, by the bikes, when I want to work on something, as an easy reference.

[Wasp]

Have you tried looking on you tube? Usually someone has posted a video, regardless of topic/subject.

[IBrakeforPastry]

I guess the internet is the way to go, but as goldfinch said, it would be handy to have a book with me in the garage. Or take it to work to read on my breaks. Maybe learn something and gain some general information. The other day I put my new bike on a trainer. I couldn't find the quick release for the back brake, so I Googled the make and model, and sure enough, there was the diagram. I ran back downstairs and finished the job. That was fine for a quick fix, but won't be too practical if it's a big, greasy job.

[goldfinch]

I mentioned the park tool manual. I like it for modern bikes. When I worked on rehabbing my old Schwinn I ended up buying a used older manual that was good for a person with no experience working on older systems. http://www.amazon.com/Glenns-Complet.../dp/0517500930 Plus, I have learned from being a birder that it is nice to have more than one resource.