Not to discourage books. I love books. Just an FYI I am a really really really big fan of the Sheldon Brown website. Every time. i need to do a thing to my bike that I cant remember how to do it i just type whatever I need and sheldon brown. like "chain length sheldon brown" problem solved.
I love that every write up is well written. builds in problem solving and issues based DIY compatibility options instead of assuming group sets and new parts. etc. I wish somebody would just compile the sheldon brown website into a hardcover book. ISOLA PRESS. After jobst brant - here is your next project! On Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at 10:14:20 AM UTC-8 Paul Clifton wrote: > My experience with bike mechanic books is that they all say the same > stuff, but in different ways, with different styles of illustrations or > photographs, and in varying degrees of detail. It might be worth a trip to > the library to flip through a few of them and see what jives with your > experience and preferences. > > The one I used as a kid was called something like "How to fix your > bicycle" and it just confused me (and my dad who is a competent mechanic). > So definitely skim anything you can before you buy it. > > The content I would really want in a book is tips and tricks, like how to > hold everything just right to get the cable tension for my brakes perfect > and what parts are compatible with other parts (like using a 9 speed chain > on 8 speed cassettes, or using Shimano road shifters with mountain > derailers). I don't know of a book that has that stuff, but I bet there is > one out there that does. > > Paul in AR > > On Monday, November 28, 2022 at 9:08:04 AM UTC-6 Stephanie A. wrote: > >> As I continue to change things on my current bike, I've realize that what >> I really want is a book that helps me understand building up and >> maintaining a bike. YouTube videos and helpful websites are great. I'm so >> thankful that they exist. But my brain craves a single, cohesively written >> text I can easily read through and turn to when I'm thinking about changing >> shifters, selecting different drivetrain parts, understanding geometry, >> taking apart bikes, wiring, and making adjustments. I really only see >> myself dealing with non-fixie commuters and touring bikes. >> >> I found a book online called *How to Build a Bike (in a Weekend)* by >> Alan Anderson with illustrations by Lee John Phillips. Has anyone used >> this? Does anyone have other suggestions? >> >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/f49c2d3f-1cd5-4ca1-91b6-9a3b9cd41c0en%40googlegroups.com.
