THE COMPLETE BIKE OWNER’S MANUAL US_001_Half_title.indd 1 06/02/2017 14:35 THE COMPLETE BIKE OWNER’S MANUAL US_002-003_Title.indd 2 06/02/2017 14:35 US_002-003_Title.indd 3 06/02/2017 14:35 THE COMPLETE BIKE OWNER’S MANUAL US_002-003_Title.indd 3 06/02/2017 14:35 Contents Introduction 6 DK London 01 Senior Editor Chauney Dunford Removing and reinstalling a wheel: Wheels with a cassette 80 Chooser guide: Cranksets 162 Senior Art Editor Gillian Andrews KNOW YOUR BICYCLE 8 Removing and reinstalling a wheel: Wheels with a hub gear 82 Key components: Cranksets 164 Editors Hannah Bowen, Katie John, Tash Kahn, Replacing a tire: Clincher tires 84 Removing and reinstalling a crankset: Shimano Hollowtech II 166 Sam Kennedy, Hugo Wilkinson Designers Stephen Bere, Ray Bryant, Bicycle anatomy: Road bikes 10 Replacing a tire: Tubeless tires 86 Removing and reinstalling a crankset: Square taper-types 168 Katie Cavanagh, Phil Gamble Bicycle anatomy: Off-road bikes 12 Servicing a wheel: Tightening loose spokes 88 Removing and reinstalling a crankset: Campagnolo Ultra-Torque 170 Managing Editor Gareth Jones Senior Managing Art Editor Lee Griffiths Components: Utility bikes 14 Key components: Wheel hubs 90 Removing and reinstalling a crankset: SRAM Red 172 Publishing Director Jonathan Metcalf Components: Road bikes 16 Servicing a wheel bearing: Press-fit cartridge types 92 Key components: Bottom brackets 174 Art Director Karen Self Creative Director Phil Ormerod Components: Off-road bikes 18 Servicing a wheel bearing: Cup and cone types 94 Replacing a bottom bracket: Campagnolo Ultra-Torque 176 Publisher Liz Wheeler Seating position: Road bikes 20 Replacing a bottom bracket: Cartridge types 178 Jacket Editor Claire Gell 05 Jacket Designer Mark Cavanagh Seating position: Off-road bikes 22 Replacing a bottom bracket: Shimano HollowTech II 180 Jacket Design Development Manager Sophia MTT Accessories: Essential gear 24 BRAKES 96 Chooser guide: Pedals 182 Preproduction Producer Jacqueline Street Accessories: Bicycle technology 26 Servicing pedals: Greasing axle bearings 184 Producer Mandy Inness Picture Research Jenny Lane Accessories: Utility equipment 28 Chooser guide: Brakes 98 Fitting cleats: Cycling shoes and cleats 186 US Editor Kayla Dugger Clothing: Road riding 30 Key components: Rim brakes 100 US Managing Editor Lori Hand 07 Clothing: Off-road riding 32 Installing brake cables: Drop handlebars 102 Illustrator Brendan McCaffrey Installing brake cables: Straight handlebars 104 SUSPENSION 188 02 Consultants Luke Edward-Evans, Richard Gilbert, Servicing hydraulic brakes: Replacing hoses 106 Brendan McCaffrey, Phil Quill GETTING STARTED 34 Servicing hydraulic brakes: Bleeding the system 108 Chooser guide: Suspension 190 Maintaining mechanical brakes: Replacing brake pads 110 Key components: Suspension forks 192 Authors Claire Beaumont, Ben Spurrier Tools and techniques: Workshop tools 36 Adjusting mechanical brakes: V-brakes 112 Adjusting front suspension: Setting the front sag 194 First American Edition, 2017 Tools and techniques: Workshop techniques 38 Adjusting mechanical brakes: Cantilever brakes 114 Maintaining front suspension: Tuning suspension forks 196 Published in the United States by DK Publishing 345 Hudson Street, New York, New York 10014 Maintenance and repair: M-checks 40 Adjusting mechanical brakes: Dual-pivot brakes 116 Servicing front suspension: The lower legs 198 Maintenance and repair: Cleaning your bicycle 42 Key components: Hydraulic disc brakes 118 Key components: Rear suspension 200 Copyright © 2017 Dorling Kindersley Limited DK, a Division of Penguin Random House LLC Maintenance and repair: Lubricating your bicycle 44 Servicing mechanical brakes: Disc brakes 120 Adjusting rear suspension: Setting the rear sag 202 17 18 19 20 21 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Maintenance and repair: Protecting your frame 46 Key components: Roller brakes 122 001–193224–July/2017 08 Maintenance and repair: Emergency repairs 48 Installing and adjusting brake cables: Roller brake cables 124 All rights reserved. OWNER’S GUIDE 204 Without limiting the rights under the copyright reserved 03 06 above, no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in or introduced into a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any STEERING AND SADDLE 50 DRIVETRAIN 126 Regular maintenance: Planner 206 form, or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, Troubleshooting: Steering, saddle, wheels 208 recording, or otherwise), without the prior written permission of the copyright owner. Key components: Headsets 52 Chooser guide: Drivetrain systems 128 Troubleshooting: Rim brakes 210 Published in Great Britain by Dorling Kindersley Limited. Servicing a headset: Threaded headsets 54 Key components: Manual shifters 130 Troubleshooting: Disc brakes 212 A catalog record for this book is available from Servicing a headset: Threadless headsets 56 Installing gear cables: External gear cables 132 Troubleshooting: Drivetrain 214 the Library of Congress. Key components: Handlebars and stems 58 Installing gear cables: Internal gear cables 134 ISBN 978-1-4654-5915-2 Removing and replacing: Drop and straight handlebars 60 Key components: Electronic shifting 136 DK books are available at special discounts when purchased Maintaining a handlebar: Replacing handlebar tape 62 Adjusting electronic shifters: Shimano Di2 systems 138 in bulk for sales promotions, premiums, fund-raising, or Maintaining a handlebar: Replacing handlebar grips 64 Key components: Front derailleurs 140 educational use. For details, contact: DK Publishing Special Markets, 345 Hudson Street, New York, New York 10014 Key components: Seatposts and saddles 66 Installing and adjusting a derailleur: Front derailleurs 142 Glossary 216 [email protected] Adjusting a seatpost: Seatpost maintenance 68 Key components: Rear derailleurs 144 Index 220 Printed and bound in China Installing a seatpost: Dropper seatposts 70 Installing a derailleur: Rear derailleurs 146 Adjusting a derailleur: Rear derailleurs 148 Acknowledgments 224 All images © Dorling Kindersley Limited 04 For further information see: www.dkimages.com Key components: Hub gears 150 WHEELS 72 Adjusting hub gears: Shimano Alfine 8 152 Adjusting hub gears: Sturmey-Archer three-speed 154 A WORLD OF IDEAS: Chooser guide: Wheels 74 Key components: Chains and cassettes 156 SEE ALL THERE IS TO KNOW Key components: Wire-spoke wheels 76 Removing and replacing a bicycle chain: Bicycle chains 158 www.dk.com Removing and reinstalling a wheel: Quick-release front wheels 78 Removing and servicing a cassette: Rear cassettes 160 US_004-005_Imprint_Contents.indd 4 22/02/2017 16:20 US_004-005_Imprint_Contents.indd 5 06/02/2017 16:07 Removing and reinstalling a wheel: Wheels with a cassette 80 Chooser guide: Cranksets 162 Removing and reinstalling a wheel: Wheels with a hub gear 82 Key components: Cranksets 164 Replacing a tire: Clincher tires 84 Removing and reinstalling a crankset: Shimano Hollowtech II 166 Replacing a tire: Tubeless tires 86 Removing and reinstalling a crankset: Square taper-types 168 Servicing a wheel: Tightening loose spokes 88 Removing and reinstalling a crankset: Campagnolo Ultra-Torque 170 Key components: Wheel hubs 90 Removing and reinstalling a crankset: SRAM Red 172 Servicing a wheel bearing: Press-fit cartridge types 92 Key components: Bottom brackets 174 Servicing a wheel bearing: Cup and cone types 94 Replacing a bottom bracket: Campagnolo Ultra-Torque 176 Replacing a bottom bracket: Cartridge types 178 05 Replacing a bottom bracket: Shimano HollowTech II 180 BRAKES 96 Chooser guide: Pedals 182 Servicing pedals: Greasing axle bearings 184 Chooser guide: Brakes 98 Fitting cleats: Cycling shoes and cleats 186 Key components: Rim brakes 100 07 Installing brake cables: Drop handlebars 102 SUSPENSION 188 Installing brake cables: Straight handlebars 104 Servicing hydraulic brakes: Replacing hoses 106 Servicing hydraulic brakes: Bleeding the system 108 Chooser guide: Suspension 190 Maintaining mechanical brakes: Replacing brake pads 110 Key components: Suspension forks 192 Adjusting mechanical brakes: V-brakes 112 Adjusting front suspension: Setting the front sag 194 Adjusting mechanical brakes: Cantilever brakes 114 Maintaining front suspension: Tuning suspension forks 196 Adjusting mechanical brakes: Dual-pivot brakes 116 Servicing front suspension: The lower legs 198 Key components: Hydraulic disc brakes 118 Key components: Rear suspension 200 Servicing mechanical brakes: Disc brakes 120 Adjusting rear suspension: Setting the rear sag 202 Key components: Roller brakes 122 08 Installing and adjusting brake cables: Roller brake cables 124 OWNER’S GUIDE 204 06 DRIVETRAIN 126 Regular maintenance: Planner 206 Troubleshooting: Steering, saddle, wheels 208 Chooser guide: Drivetrain systems 128 Troubleshooting: Rim brakes 210 Key components: Manual shifters 130 Troubleshooting: Disc brakes 212 Installing gear cables: External gear cables 132 Troubleshooting: Drivetrain 214 Installing gear cables: Internal gear cables 134 Key components: Electronic shifting 136 Adjusting electronic shifters: Shimano Di2 systems 138 Key components: Front derailleurs 140 Installing and adjusting a derailleur: Front derailleurs 142 Glossary 216 Key components: Rear derailleurs 144 Index 220 Installing a derailleur: Rear derailleurs 146 Adjusting a derailleur: Rear derailleurs 148 Acknowledgments 224 Key components: Hub gears 150 Adjusting hub gears: Shimano Alfine 8 152 Adjusting hub gears: Sturmey-Archer three-speed 154 Key components: Chains and cassettes 156 Removing and replacing a bicycle chain: Bicycle chains 158 Removing and servicing a cassette: Rear cassettes 160 US_004-005_Imprint_Contents.indd 5 06/02/2017 16:07 THE COMPLETE BIKE OWNER'S MANUAL Regular care will keep your bike Introduction running smoothly and safely. CLAIRE BEAUMONT—CO-AUTHOR Bikes can take you far and wide, and to get the best and setting your riding position will give you the and information on how to set, adjust, and perform the variations between the three major brands out of every ride, you need to keep your bike in the information you need to get the best use out of maintenance on particular parts. Annotated images (Shimano, SRAM, and Campagnolo) and what to best possible condition. Bikes do not run on your your bike in everyday riding. and workshop tips cover a variety of models. There look out for when purchasing replacement parts. muscles alone; the interplay of pedals, chain, wheels, The "Getting Started" chapter shows you how is advice on how to spot signs of trouble before costs If you want to improve your cycling performance, steering, and gear and brake systems gives power and to set up a workshop and use bicycle maintenance spiral; detailed exploded diagrams and cutaways upgrading specific parts of your bicycle will help to control to your bike. In this book, we show you how to tools. Setting up your own workshop is easy, and show you how each part of your bicycle works make it lighter, make the ride smoother, and enable install, adjust, and maintain each part of your bike. there are just a handful of essential and low-cost together, and how to make on-the-go adjustments you to change gears faster and more precisely. Whether you are a skilled mechanic or a beginner, tools that you will need. As you decide to replace without the risk of getting stranded on a ride. Changing the handlebar, stem, and saddle are fairly learning how to fix and maintain your bike at home or repair certain parts of your bike, your collection straightforward tasks. More complex jobs such as will save you time, energy, and money. It’s also great of tools will slowly build. The chapter also shows Replacing and upgrading parts replacing the drivetrain (the engine) of the bike or to know that you can be miles from home and fix a you how to carry out routine jobs, such as cleaning Regular maintenance helps to stave off wear and installing new suspension forks are expensive upgrades problem in the unlikely event of mechanical failure. your bike and lubricating moving parts, and provides tear. However, poor weather, grit, road salt, and but will have a beneficial effect on performance. The This book uses high-quality CGI illustrations to information on dealing with emergency repairs. general use will degrade most components over step-by-step sequences show every stage of these detail every component of your bike. With no hands time, and these parts will need to be replaced. procedures so you can tackle them with ease. in the way to obscure detail and vivid imagery, the Maintenance and repairs Removing worn parts and replacing with new ones step-by-step instructions offer unprecedented clarity Whether you ride your bike on the road, on a is tackled chapter by chapter with the step-by-step All of this information, together with a maintenance and get you close to every part of your bike. track, or over mountains, it will benefit from a good guides. While the general principles of braking, gear planner plus diagnostic and troubleshooting tips at maintenance routine. Each chapter shows you how changes, wheel construction, and suspension have the end of the book, will help you to enjoy efficient, Starting with the essentials to care for a specific system on your bike. Chapters not changed, major brands often have their own safe riding for the full lifespan of your bicycle. To lay the groundwork, this guide first explains the include advice on choosing the best components proprietary systems—for example, for the size of design and components of many different types of for your type of bike; an in-depth look at the key bearings, the size of the chain or cables, or the way bikes. Advice on suitable clothing, rider accessories, parts, with unique terms and names explained; some parts fit onto the bike. Each chapter covers 6 / INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION / 7 US_006-007_Introduction.indd 6 06/02/2017 14:35 Regular care will keep your bike running smoothly and safely. CLAIRE BEAUMONT—CO-AUTHOR and information on how to set, adjust, and perform the variations between the three major brands maintenance on particular parts. Annotated images (Shimano, SRAM, and Campagnolo) and what to and workshop tips cover a variety of models. There look out for when purchasing replacement parts. is advice on how to spot signs of trouble before costs If you want to improve your cycling performance, spiral; detailed exploded diagrams and cutaways upgrading specific parts of your bicycle will help to show you how each part of your bicycle works make it lighter, make the ride smoother, and enable together, and how to make on-the-go adjustments you to change gears faster and more precisely. without the risk of getting stranded on a ride. Changing the handlebar, stem, and saddle are fairly straightforward tasks. More complex jobs such as Replacing and upgrading parts replacing the drivetrain (the engine) of the bike or Regular maintenance helps to stave off wear and installing new suspension forks are expensive upgrades tear. However, poor weather, grit, road salt, and but will have a beneficial effect on performance. The general use will degrade most components over step-by-step sequences show every stage of these time, and these parts will need to be replaced. procedures so you can tackle them with ease. Removing worn parts and replacing with new ones is tackled chapter by chapter with the step-by-step All of this information, together with a maintenance guides. While the general principles of braking, gear planner plus diagnostic and troubleshooting tips at changes, wheel construction, and suspension have the end of the book, will help you to enjoy efficient, not changed, major brands often have their own safe riding for the full lifespan of your bicycle. proprietary systems—for example, for the size of bearings, the size of the chain or cables, or the way some parts fit onto the bike. Each chapter covers INTRODUCTION / 7 KNOW YOUR BICYCLE US_008-009_Chapter_1_Opener_Know_your_bike.indd 8 06/02/2017 16:20 US_008-009_Chapter_1_Opener_Know_your_bike.indd 9 06/02/2017 16:20