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== A Bicycle Mechanic's reading list and web based resources ==
== Resources ==


Online resources:
=== Online ===


www.sheldonbrown.com<br>
* http://www.sheldonbrown.com
www.parktool.com<br>
* http://www.parktool.com
www.bicycletutor.com<br>
* http://www.bicycletutor.com
www.bikeforums.net<br>
* http://www.bikeforums.net
www.youtube.com  
* http://www.youtube.com
(There are a number of bicycle repair and maintenance videos posted on youtube, but these are of varying quality and reliability.)
(There are a number of bicycle repair and maintenance videos posted on youtube, but these are of varying quality and reliability.)
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* http://www.phred.org/mailman/listinfo/internet-bob
* http://www.yehudamoon.com
* http://bicyclelaw.com
* http://bicyclesafe.com


=== Books ===


Suggested reading list/book based resources:
* ''The Chainbreaker Bike Book: A Rough Guide to Bicycle Maintenance'' by Ethan Clark and Shelley Lynn Jackson ISBN-10: 0977055736
* ''Zinn and the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance'' by Lennard Zinn ISBN-10: 193138259X
* ''Zinn and the Art of Road Bike Maintenance'' by Lennard Zinn ISBN-10: 1931382697
* ''Effective Cycling'' by John Forester ISBN-10: 0262560704
* ''The Bicycle Wheel'' by Jobst Brandt ISBN-10: 0960723668
* ''Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair'' by Park Tools ISBN-10: 0976553007
* ''Bicycling Science'' by David Gordon Wilson ISBN-10: 0262731541
* ''The Art of Wheelbuilding: A Bench Reference for Neophytes, Pros & Wheelaholics'' by Gerd Schraner ISBN-10: 0964983532
* " Professional Guide to Wheelbuilding by Roger Musson ebook author published www.wheelpro.co.uk At back2bikes we use this as a step by step guide for wheelbuilding
* ''Transportation'' by Jim Harter (This is a collection of clip art, iconography, illustrations, all of which are copyright-free. A great resource for artwork, flyers, and posters.) ISBN-10: 0486244997
* ''Urban Bikers' Tricks & Tips'' by Dave Glowacz ISBN-10: 0965172813
* ''The Dancing Chain: History and Development of the Derailleur Bicycle'' by Frank Berto ISBN-10: 1892495597
* ''Bicycling and the Law: Your Rights as a Cyclist'' by Bob Mionske, JD ISBN-10: 1931382999


<u>The Chainbreaker Bike Book: A Rough Guide to Bicycle Maintenance</u> by Ethan Clark and Shelley Lynn Jackson<br>
[[Category:Roles and positions]]
<u>Zinn and the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance</u> by Lennard Zinn<br>
<u>Zinn and the Art of Road Bike Maintenance</u> by Lennard Zinn<br>
<u>Effective Cycling</u> by John Forester<br>
<u>The Bicycle Wheel</u> by Jobst Brandt<br>
<u>Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair</u> by Park Tools<br>
<u>Bicycling Science</u> by David Gordon Wilson<br>

Latest revision as of 10:46, 7 June 2016

Resources

Online

(There are a number of bicycle repair and maintenance videos posted on youtube, but these are of varying quality and reliability.)

Books

  • The Chainbreaker Bike Book: A Rough Guide to Bicycle Maintenance by Ethan Clark and Shelley Lynn Jackson ISBN-10: 0977055736
  • Zinn and the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance by Lennard Zinn ISBN-10: 193138259X
  • Zinn and the Art of Road Bike Maintenance by Lennard Zinn ISBN-10: 1931382697
  • Effective Cycling by John Forester ISBN-10: 0262560704
  • The Bicycle Wheel by Jobst Brandt ISBN-10: 0960723668
  • Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair by Park Tools ISBN-10: 0976553007
  • Bicycling Science by David Gordon Wilson ISBN-10: 0262731541
  • The Art of Wheelbuilding: A Bench Reference for Neophytes, Pros & Wheelaholics by Gerd Schraner ISBN-10: 0964983532
  • " Professional Guide to Wheelbuilding by Roger Musson ebook author published www.wheelpro.co.uk At back2bikes we use this as a step by step guide for wheelbuilding
  • Transportation by Jim Harter (This is a collection of clip art, iconography, illustrations, all of which are copyright-free. A great resource for artwork, flyers, and posters.) ISBN-10: 0486244997
  • Urban Bikers' Tricks & Tips by Dave Glowacz ISBN-10: 0965172813
  • The Dancing Chain: History and Development of the Derailleur Bicycle by Frank Berto ISBN-10: 1892495597
  • Bicycling and the Law: Your Rights as a Cyclist by Bob Mionske, JD ISBN-10: 1931382999
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