Looking for a book

[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.

[OakLeaf]

I like the Park Tool site too. If you have Shimano components, they have all their factory service documents on their website - don't know if the other component manufacturers do the same thing.

For an older manual ... my first ten-speed I took apart and reassembled nearly everything on it - including the freewheel, after I found the pawls and springs when they went everywhere - with the Clear Creek Bike Book. Who else remembers that?!


But, I don't do seals. I let the LBS take care of sealed bearings.

[OakLeaf]

PM Press is releasing an updated edition of their bicycle repair manual. Don't know anything about it. Anyone have comments on the first edition? https://secure.pmpress.org/index.php...t_detail&p=500

[Melalvai]

Sheldon Brown is a wealth of information. However, since he died, I do not know if it's being kept up to date, so there might be issues with newer bikes. I tried to talk him into publishing his site as a book while he was alive, and he was interested, but not interested enough to get around to it.