Mountain Bike Maintenance

Keep every inch of your bike--from wheel to wheel, from pedal to seat--in tip-top shape. With the help of close-up and simple-to-follow photos, each part is broken down, explained, and reassembled. Don't start out without going through the pre-ride checklist, so you'll catch worn or poorly pressurized tires, loose cables, damaged links, and problem brakes before you're far away from home. (There's a post-ride checklist, too!) Feel confident about handling on-trail repairs if something does happen--like an unexpected puncture. Invaluable technical advice on looking after the frame, freewheels, spokes, chains, brackets, pedals, and more will help you attain top performance from your bike and assure its longevity. Silence unwanted noises, tune suspension forks, and find out what winter precautions to take. Plus: the top 10 tips for making your mountain biking safer and more enjoyable!