The faster that technology progresses for bicycles, the quicker it is that repair and maintenance books fall out of date.
Although many of those books were excellent in their time, anyone trying to do repairs on a new bike might be pretty lost using those books today.
Lennard Zinn, an expert mechanic and technical writer for VeloNews magazine, probably knows this as well as anyone. That's why he's created a third edition for the popular “Zinn and the Art of Road Bike Maintenance.”
The 440-page paperback book, printed in two colors for “easier reference”, explores all the newer high-tech equipment on bikes, as well as including repair and maintenance tips for equipment on older bicycles.
I haven't seen this latest edition. A press release from VeloPress mentions some of the contents:
* The basics: For those whose mechanical skills stop at pumping tires, Zinn's guidance will demonstrate how to maintain a bike in perfect condition.
* The advanced: Zinn has time-saving tips to speed work on difficult tasks. Zinn covers integrated spindle cranks, carbon forks, internal headsets, ceramic bearings, and more with exploded diagrams to show the way.
* The latest tech: Zinn explores the ins and outs of the newest components including: Campagnolo's 11-speed, Shimano's electronic Dura-Ace, SRAM's Red shifters, Campagnolo's Ultra-Torque cranks, and more.
* Older components: Zinn's years of experience help cyclists make sense of old metal.
* Cyclocross: New cyclocross-specific information throughout, along with more pro tips, more illustrations, more recommendations – more of what you need to know.
Do-it-yourself repair work on your bike is a big money-saver. It also gives people a real sense of accomplishment. Good luck if you go down this road.
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