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Best bike book?

  • 21-05-2009 2:33pm
    #1
    baybike
    Closed Accounts Posts: 61 ✭✭


    Hi all,
    Can anyone suggest what is the best book to get a road bike newbie? Something that covers bike repair/maintenance and maybe riding technique...

    I know this has probably been posted before but after scrolling through the first few pages I've given up...there's so many good threads that I've spent the past 2hours reading...a very productive day at work!!:)


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  • #2
    scottreynolds
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,001 ✭✭✭scottreynolds


    baybike wrote: »
    Hi all,
    Can anyone suggest what is the best book to get a road bike newbie? Something that covers bike repair/maintenance and maybe riding technique...

    I know this has probably been posted before but after scrolling through the first few pages I've given up...there's so many good threads that I've spent the past 2hours reading...a very productive day at work!!:)

    Maintenance Wise - Zinn and the Art of Road Bike Maintainence.

    Riding Technique - No idea here sorry. Left foot down, right foot up, right foot down, left foot up, repeat.


  • #3
    ednwireland
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,576 ✭✭✭✭ednwireland


    i only own 2 rough ride paul kimmage , and the cyclists body book - which is great if you do manage to tweak something

    ooh ooh forgot got a great book printed in 1900 where a guy rides from ballyshannon to belfast round the coast

    My weather

    https://www.ecowitt.net/home/share?authorize=96CT1F



  • #4
    Zipp101
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 391 ✭✭Zipp101


    Lance Armstrong-It's not about the bike


  • #5
    xz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,178 ✭✭✭xz


    I have this one http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Bike-Book-Chris-Sidwells/dp/0756614279, it covers all bike styles, and maintenence, to simple training programmes, pro tips, etc etc. very good and imformative with very good clear photos,great for someone starting out, but if you are a more experienced cyclist, this is not the book for you.


  • #6
    Hermy
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 11,490 Mod ✭✭✭✭Hermy


    The Long Distance Cyclists' Handbook is a good read and covers a wide range of topics to do with road cycling.

    Genealogy Forum Mod



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  • #7
    The tax man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,559 ✭✭✭The tax man


    baybike wrote: »

    I know this has probably been posted before but after scrolling through the first few pages I've given up...there's so many good threads that I've spent the past 2hours reading...a very productive day at work!!:)

    Sorry can't help you with any book titles but to save you from trawling though countless threads there's a "search this forum" button near the top right of the page. Very handy for finding only the topics you want.

    Quick examplefor maintenance books.

    Hope that helps.


  • #8
    victorcarrera
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,059 ✭✭✭victorcarrera


    The library usually have a good selection of books covering all aspects of cycling. What they havent got they can get from other librarys or they will even buy the book for you.
    Here's one that might suit.
    Pedal Power by Tim Hughes. ISBN 0-7137-2434-X


  • #9
    zzzzzzzz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,431 ✭✭✭zzzzzzzz


    victorcarrera wrote: »
    The library usually have a good selection of books covering all aspects of cycling. What they havent got they can get from other librarys or they will even buy the book for you.
    Here's one that might suit.
    Pedal Power by Tim Hughes. ISBN 0-7137-2434-X

    Library catalogue is also searchable online:

    www.borrowbooks.ie


  • #10
    baybike
    Closed Accounts Posts: 61 ✭✭baybike


    Thanks for the replies guys - and your technique advice scotty is groundbreaking!!!
    I'm off to review books...


  • #11
    eggie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 880 ✭✭✭eggie


    I recommend this


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  • #12
    scottreynolds
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,001 ✭✭✭scottreynolds


    eggie wrote: »
    I recommend this

    I have that and while its good I find its a little to specific on tools to use. i.e. Wash you hands with Park Tool HW-1. Dry with 2xTW-1. You are now ready to solve your issue. Put our music, CD-10, on and relax with a cup (CP-2) or HA-34 Coffee. Optionally add 2xSUG-01 and COW-1.

    I think the Zinn book is more generic.


  • #13
    Lumen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31,223 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    The book that's most helped me enjoy/improve my cycling is this one.


  • #14
    scottreynolds
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,001 ✭✭✭scottreynolds


    Lumen wrote: »
    The book that's most helped me enjoy/improve my cycling is this one.

    Is there a specific section for "Streching for a Triple" :D


  • #15
    Lumen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31,223 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    scottreynolds wrote: »
    Is there a specific section for "Streching for a Triple" :D

    My yogic training gives me the inner peace to ignore that jibe :)


  • #16
    ednwireland
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,576 ✭✭✭✭ednwireland


    Lumen wrote: »
    The book that's most helped me enjoy/improve my cycling is this one.

    but have you got the hand knit vegetable dyed wool hat ???? seems essential i think

    My weather

    https://www.ecowitt.net/home/share?authorize=96CT1F



  • #17
    rottenhat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,352 ✭✭✭rottenhat


    Hermy wrote: »
    The Long Distance Cyclists' Handbook is a good read and covers a wide range of topics to do with road cycling.

    That really is an excellent book, by no means as specific as the title makes it sound. There's an American book with more or less the same title and the contrast is sort of entertaining - the US book is full of recommendations on finding your optimum energy drink whereas the English book is more like beans on toast and a hot cup of tea will get you through a wet and windy 600....

    I have to second Scott's recommendation of the Lennard Zinn book - clearest guide to bike maintenance I've ever read.


  • #18
    monument
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 14,093 Mod ✭✭✭✭monument


    baybike wrote: »
    Hi all,
    Can anyone suggest what is the best book to get a road bike newbie? Something that covers bike repair/maintenance and maybe riding technique...

    I know this has probably been posted before but after scrolling through the first few pages I've given up...there's so many good threads that I've spent the past 2hours reading...a very productive day at work!!:)

    Cyclecraft    , the introductory chapter can be read online here.


  • #19
    pburns
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,423 ✭✭✭pburns


    I wouldn't mind having a gander at Sean Kelly's book - it's out of print and changes hands for huge money s/h on Amazon. Surely overdue a re-print?


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