Possibly a long shot, but i'm considering doing my own maintenance on my Trek once the free services are done by York Cycleworks.
I've been recommended one or two books, but what's the general conscensus on which bike manual?
Cheers
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Mr Marmite
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Gunwitch,
It's great doing your own servicing because you get a much better idea of what's wrong and how to sort it (including when out riding), rather than relying on others all the time, so great to hear your going to get stuck in.
I do all my own maintenance (we have 9 bikes in the family, and I do numerous others bikes !) and have done for many years, but I've learnt by trial and (plenty of) errors ! I tend to do research online if I don't know a particular technique / construction.
However, to answer your question - I don't have a bike manual, but when servicing cars I get the Haynes manuals. I know they do a bike book which looks good, so I would look at that first. The second point would be to concentrate on the type of bike you will be servicing - i.e. road, MTB, hybrid, etc. Although the principles are the same, the methodology and techniques that manufacturers use on the different bike types vary. Lastly, make sure the content of the book's maintenance is up to date, and styles and techniques have changed considerably over the years.
Have fun !
Steve
It's great doing your own servicing because you get a much better idea of what's wrong and how to sort it (including when out riding), rather than relying on others all the time, so great to hear your going to get stuck in.
I do all my own maintenance (we have 9 bikes in the family, and I do numerous others bikes !) and have done for many years, but I've learnt by trial and (plenty of) errors ! I tend to do research online if I don't know a particular technique / construction.
However, to answer your question - I don't have a bike manual, but when servicing cars I get the Haynes manuals. I know they do a bike book which looks good, so I would look at that first. The second point would be to concentrate on the type of bike you will be servicing - i.e. road, MTB, hybrid, etc. Although the principles are the same, the methodology and techniques that manufacturers use on the different bike types vary. Lastly, make sure the content of the book's maintenance is up to date, and styles and techniques have changed considerably over the years.
Have fun !
Steve
The internet is your friend...
http://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help
I also have the Park big blue book but I think most of the information is duplicated on the website.
Phil
http://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help
I also have the Park big blue book but I think most of the information is duplicated on the website.
Phil
, but that Park Tool one i've never heard of 
but looks the dogs. 
