Written for those intending to maintain their own mountain bikes, Zinn & the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance covers everything you need to know about your mountain bike in an easy-to-follow, step-by-step format. Whether you are an enthusiastic novice or an experienced rider and repairer, you will find complete instructions for basic and advanced repairs, accompanied by hundreds of illustrations, time-saving tips, and smart recommendations from Lennard Zinn, America's leading expert on bicycles and accessories.

Included in this 5th edition:
The Basics
•Simple instructions for regular maintenance
•How to choose a bike, including fitting and sizing
•Full coverage of cross-country, hardtail, full suspension, downhill, and hybrid bikes, both old and new
Advanced Repair
•Integrated-spindle cranks, clipless pedals, suspension forks, internal headsets, hydraulic brakes, hub and cassette overhaul, and more more
•Problem-solving for frozen parts, stripped threads, and missing pieces
•Pro Tips to speed your work
All About Wheels
•Tubless tyres, sealant systems, flat repair, and tyre sizing and choice
•Wheelbuilding and general wheel maintenance and repair
The Latest and Greatest
•The newest components including BB30, BB92, PF30, PF24 cranksets, inertial valve suspension forks, and air sleeve rear shocks
The Most Complete Reference Available
•Glossary of bike terms, specifications for bolt tightening, gear chart for 26- and 29-inch wheels, and a comprehensive troubleshooting index
•More than 600 illustrations
Softcover; 440 pages; 279mm X 216mm; Black and White Illustrations; Zinn, Lennard