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“Lennard Zinn is a veritable cycling Einstein, and as a naturally gifted teacher he has the unique ability to explain even the most difficult mechanical task. So unless you currently ride on a high-profile pro team with your own mechanic (and maybe even then), Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance is an absolute ‘must-have’ book.” —Davis Phinney, Olympic medalist, U.S. Pro champion, and Tour de France stage winner

“Lennard Zinn is an institution in the bicycle world—a legend. Legions of cyclists have learned to repair bikes from him, ridden he’s built, or used his advice as guidance on how to better enjoy the world on two .” —Bicycle Times magazine

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“There really is no other bicycle repair manual like this. Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance is very up-to-date, very clear—thanks to the profuse illustrations—and accurate and comprehensive. . . . And it’s all in a very enjoyable format intended to be encouraging and confidence-building.” —USCyclingReport.com

“Simple to read and follow, the illustrated, large-format paperback manual features every- thing from replacing a flat to repairing components. It’s a great addition to any new biker’s library but offers invaluable advice for experts, too.” —Sports Guide magazine

“If ever there was a classic text on bike maintenance, this has to be it. . . . Like its predeces- sors, it goes from super simple right through to complete re-builds. All are explained by a combination of Zinn’s unique humour-filled, insightful and clear text, with Todd Telander’s brilliant illustrations.” —220Triathlon.com ZINN & THE ART OF ROAD BIKE MAINTENANCE The World’s Best-Selling Bicycle Repair and Maintenance Guide

4TH EDITION

LENNARD ZINN

Illustrated by Todd Telander and Mike Reisel

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13 14 15 / 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 v CONTENTS

A Tip of the Helmet to . . . vii Introduction xi

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR 1 Tools 1 2 Basic Stuff 19 3 Emergency Repairs 39 4 The Chain 53 5 The Shifting System 77 6 Wheels and Tires 151 7 Brakes 205 8 Cranks and Bottom Brackets 257 9 Pedals 301 10 Saddles and Seatposts 321 11 Stems, Handlebars, and Headsets 337 12 Building 379 13 Forks 403 14 Frames 413

APPENDIXES A Troubleshooting Index 427 B Gear Chart 433 C Road Bike Fitting 437 D Glossary 451 E Torque Table 461

Bibliography 475 Index 477 Illustration Index 487 About the Author and Illustrators 491 INTRODUCTION

First things first, but not necessarily in that order. —Doctor Who

ABOUT THIS BOOK firmly believe—and my experience with the repair classes I have taught confirms this—that anyone o, you want to maintain your road bike? can perform the repairs illustrated on these S Congratulations. You will be glad you took pages. It takes only a willingness to learn and the this step. Although it is nice to learn about your appropriate tools. bike from friends or shop employees who know This book is intended for everyone from more about bicycles than you do, you don’t want shop mechanics to those who only want to know to depend on them for routine maintenance or about the most minimal maintenance their bike fixing basic mechanical problems. And the exhila- requires. Chapter 2 is for those whose interest ration of riding with the wind in your hair will be is limited to the latter; the rest of the book is enhanced by understanding the structure of the for those who choose to go to greater lengths to mechanical system on which you are sitting and make everything work optimally and look clean to which you are trusting your life. and beautiful. Even for those who wish to focus Even the purest romantic can follow the on Chapter 2, the information in Appendix C simple step-by-step procedures and exploded on fitting your bike to y ou instead of the other diagrams in this book and discover a passion for way around will increase your riding pleasure spreading new grease on old parts. And, I hope, and safety. everyone will develop an appreciation for how infusing love into the work will guarantee suc- WHY DO IT YOURSELF? cess at bike maintenance. If not, frustration will take over, you will use less care, and your riding There are a number of reasons for learning to enjoyment will be compromised. maintain your bike. Obviously it is a lot cheaper Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance to fix a bike yourself than to pay someone else to allows you to pick maintenance tasks appropriate do it. Once you have some skill and experience, it for your level of skill and confidence. However, I is also faster. And home-based maintenance is a xi xii necessity for most racers and others who live to and last a long time. With the proper attention, ride and have no visible means of support. they can shine in appearance and performance As your income increases, economic neces- for many years. Satisfaction can be found in dis- sity ceases to be a significant issue. However, you mantling and cleaning a filthy, barely functional may find that you enjoy working on your bike for part, lubricating it with fresh grease, and reas- reasons other than just saving money. Unless you sembling it so that it works like new. Knowing have a trusted mechanic who services your bike that you made those parts work so smoothly— regularly, you are not likely to find anyone who and that you can do it again when they need cares as much about your bicycle’s smooth oper- it—is rewarding. You will be eager to ride hard and ation and cleanliness as you, or who will make long to see how your work holds up, rather than your bike a priority when you need to have it the being reluctant to get far from home for fear of next day or in the next few hours. Furthermore, breaking down. if you love to ride, you need to be able to fix It is liberating to go on a long ride confident mechanical breakdowns that occur on the road, that you can fix just about anything that may go especially if you ride alone. wrong. Armed with this confidence and the tools If time is your biggest issue, having some- to put it into action, you will have the freedom to one else work on your bike might seem like a no- explore new roads and go farther than you may brainer. But in reality, even finding the time to otherwise have gone. You may also find yourself drop off your bike and pick it up from the shop, more willing to share your love of the sport with while coordinating with the shop’s schedule, can riders who are less experienced. You will enjoy be hard. You may be able to perform a simple riding with them more if you know that you can repair faster or more conveniently than you can fix their questionably maintained bikes, and you make a trip to the bike shop during working can bask in their appreciation after you have hours. And you won’t like missing a ride during eliminated an annoying squeak or skipping chain. beautiful weather while your bike sits in a shop that is backed up with repairs. Finding out that HOW TO USE THIS BOOK you can’t just drop off your ailing bike during high season and expect anything faster than a three- Skim through the entire book. Look at the table week turnaround on a minor repair can ruin your of contents and the exploded diagrams, and get day. Even arranging and adhering to a repair the general flavor of the book and what’s inside. appointment with a shop can be a hassle. Finally, When it’s time to perform a particular task, you a shop slammed with summer work may return will know where to find it, and you will have a your bike in less than optimal condition because general idea of how to approach it. too little time was devoted to the repair or the Illustrators Mike Reisel and Todd Telander mechanic was inexperienced. Ultimately, you may and I have done our best to make these pages decide that having someone else work on your as understandable as possible. The exploded bike creates more aggravation than it alleviates. diagrams show precisely how each part goes Working on your bike can be fun. Bicycles together. Nevertheless, the first time you go are the manifestation of elegant simplicity. through a procedure, you may find it easier to Bicycle parts, particularly high-end components, have a friend read the instructions out loud as are a fantastic value. They are made to work well you perform the steps.

INTRODUCTION Obviously, some maintenance tasks are of Chapter 2 (§ii-20). A troubleshooting section xiii more complicated than others. I am convinced is included at the end of some chapters. This is that anyone with an opposable thumb can per- the place to go to identify the source of a certain form any repair on a bike. Still, it pays to spend noise or particular malfunction in the bike. There some time getting familiar with the really simple is also a comprehensive troubleshooting index in tasks, such as fixing a flat, before throwing your- Appendix A. self into a complex job, such as building a wheel. For those into cyclocross, almost every chap- Tasks and the tools required ter includes a specific cyclocross maintenance to accomplish them are divided section. into three levels indicating their Many tasks will be simplified or improved complexity or your proficiency. by using the information presented in the appen- LEVEL 1 Performing level 1 tasks demands dixes. Appendix B is a complete gear chart and level 1 tools and requires of you includes instructions on how to calculate your only an eagerness to learn. Level 2 gear if you’re using nonstandard-size wheels and level 3 tasks also have corre- or tires. Appendix C is an extensive section on LEVEL 2 sponding tool sets and are progres- selecting the proper-size bike and positioning it sively more difficult. All suggested to fit you. It includes information about setting tools are shown in Chapter 1. At up your bike for time trials or triathlons, as well the end of Chapter 2 is the must- as road and cyclocross. Appendix D, the glos- read section “A General Guide to sary, is an inclusive dictionary of bicycle techni- LEVEL 3 Performing Mechanical Work” (§ii- cal terminology. Appendix E lists the tightening 19); it states general policies and approaches that (torque) specifications of almost every bolt on the apply to all mechanical work. Note that the sym- bike. I can’t emphasize enough how useful it is to bol § and the lowercase Roman numeral following use a torque wrench to tighten bolts as tightly it (§i) denote the chapter in the book; the number as the component manufacturer intended, but no after the hyphen refers to the section in a chapter tighter. Flag Appendix E so you can flip to it easily (e.g., §ii-19 indicates material found in section 19 whenever you work on your bike. of Chapter 2). The Internet can be a useful supplement to Each chapter starts with a list of suggested this book. For instance, bikeschool.com, dtswiss tools in the page margin. If a section demands .com, and other sites have -length cal- more than basic experience and tools, there will culators to use when you are building wheels. be an icon designating the difficulty. Tasks and And exploded views of some parts can be found illustrations are numbered for easy reference. on component company websites, such as boca If you’re wondering what to do first, a rou- bearing.com, campagnolo.com, realworldcycling tine maintenance schedule is included at the end .com, shimano.com, sram.com, and mavic.com.

INTRODUCTION 67(06 11 +$1'/(%$56 AND HEADSETS

TOOLS I may not have gone where I intended 4mm, 5mm, 6mm hex to go, but I think I have ended up keys where I intended to be. 32mm headset —Douglas Adams wrenches (two) Hammer Screwdriver Hacksaw Flat file n a bike, you maintain or change your direc- less fork steering tubes (Figs. 11.2–11.5) or for Round file O tion by applying force to the handlebar. If threaded ones (Figs. 11.1, 11.6–11.8). Glue stick everything works properly, variations in that pres- Fork steering tubes on most high-end road Electrical tape

1 Grease sure will result in your front wheel changing direc- bikes are 1- ⁄8 inch in diameter at the top, although Citrus solvent tion. Pretty basic, right? The interconnected parts many of them no longer maintain that diameter between the handlebar and the wheel make that over the entire length of the steering tube; many OPTIONAL 1 simple process possible. The parts of the steering forks now have a steering tube that tapers to 1- ⁄8 Star nut installation system are illustrated in Figures 11.1 and 11.2. In inch from a larger diameter at the base (i.e., at the tool this chapter, we’ll cover most of that system by top of the fork crown), where the stress is highest. Threadless saw guide going over stems, handlebars, and headsets. In the 1990s, 1-inch-diameter threadless steering Carbon-specific hack- saw blade tubes were the norm on road forks, and prior to Carbon assembly STEMS that, there was a century of road bikes with 1-inch- paste or spray diameter threaded fork steering tubes. Slip-joint pliers The stem connects to the fork’s steering tube Stems for unthreaded steering tubes (Fig. Securely mounted vise

1 (which is either 1 inch or 1- ⁄8 inches in diam- 11.3) have a clamping collar to grip the tube. Crown-race slide punch eter at its top) and clamps around the handle- Because the steering tube has no threads, the top Crown-race remover bar, which has one of two standard diameters: headset cup merely slides on and off when the Headset press 26.0mm or 31.8mm (although Cinelli handlebars clamping collar is loosened. In this case, the stem Headset cup remover used to be 26.4mm, some 26.0mm handlebars call plays a dual role. It clamps around the steering Head tube reamer themselves 25.8mm, and many low-end handle- tube to connect the handlebar to the fork, and it Crown-race facer bars have a 25.4mm clamp diameter). Stems also keeps the headset in proper adjustment by come in one of two basic types: for thread- preventing the top headset cup from sliding up 337 338 11.1 The components of the steering system with a threaded fork handlebar

stem handlebar- clamp bolt

headset handlebar drop

fork

11.2 The components of a threadless integrated headset system

bolt 11.3 Threadless stem top cap star nut spacer handlebar- clamp bolt stem shaft

steering-tube spacers clamping collar

bearing cup steering tube bearing seat the steering tube (Figs. 11.4, 11.5). If you have a fork- 1-inch-diameter threadless steering tube (the old crown 1 race standard) and a stem for a 1- ⁄8 -inch threadless steering tube (the current standard), you can get a slotted aluminum reduction bushing (normally supplied with a new stem) to allow the stem to be used with the 1-inch steering tube.

ZINN & THE ART OF ROAD BIKE MAINTENANCE 11.4 Threadless headset and stem cutaway On most bikes made before 1990, the steering 339 tube on the fork has external threads at the top, stem front cap top cap and the headset screws onto it for attachment

star nut and adjustment. Stems for threaded steering compression tubes (Figs. 11.6–11.8) have a “quill” that extends bolt handlebar- into the steering tube of the fork and a shaft, or clamp bolts steering-tube extension, that connects to the handlebar clamp. clamp bolt fork steering The stem binds to the inside of the steering tube tube threadless by means of a conical plug (Fig. 11.6) or angularly headset truncated cylindrical wedge (Fig. 11.7) pulled up by a long stem-expander bolt that runs through the quill (Fig. 11.8).

11.5 Threadless headset cup held in place 11.7 Welded quill-type stem with expander wedge by stem handlebar-clamp bolt top cap stem-expander spacer bolt

clamp bolts spacer top headset cup

quill

wedge

11.6 Forged aluminum quill road stem with 11.8 Threaded headset system cutaway: note the expander plug expander plug securing the stem inside the stem- steering tube. expander bolt

handlebar- clamp bolt stem- expander bolt handlebar- extension clamp bolt threaded headset

quill fork plug steering expander tube plug

CHAPTER 11 AND HEADSETS STEMS, HANDLEBARS, 340 11.9 Loosening and tightening the compression bolt on a threadless headset

5mm hex key top cap spacer compression bolt

clamp bolts spacer

[L The shaft of a traditional road bike stem REMOVE CLAMP-TYPE STEM FROM extends out at an angle of about 73 degrees from THREADLESS STEERING TUBE the fork steering tube so that, when installed on the bike, the shaft is horizontal out to the 1. Loosen the horizontal clamp handlebar (Figs. 11.1, 11.8). Stems on track bolt(s) (Fig. 11.5) securing the stem sprint bikes historically tended to be angled around the steering tube. downward when mounted on the bike. Stems LEVEL 1 2. Unscrew the compression with 90-degree angles and greater, resulting bolt. With a 5mm (usually) hex key, in an upward angle on the assembled bicycle unscrew and remove the compression bolt (Figs. 11.2–11.5, 11.7, 11.9), are becoming com- (or “adjusting bolt” because it compresses monplace on road bikes and even track bikes. the headset into the proper bearing adjust-

PRO TIP Spacers with Carbon Steering Tubes

f the fork has a carbon steering tube, always stem; consult the owner’s manual for the fork for I place one spacer above the stem (Figs. 11.5, recommendations on maximum spacer stack 11.9). That way, the entire stem clamp is height. From a strength and stiffness perspective, clamped onto the steerer, and there is no chance it’s preferable to use an up-angled stem, rather for the upper part of the clamp to pinch the end than a level or down-angled one with a lot of spac- of the steerer. This is a good idea for a or ers below it. And, of course, make sure the support aluminum steering tube as well. plug inside the steering tube (which prevents the If you want to raise the handlebar up high, be stem clamp from crushing the carbon steering careful about using too many spacers below the tube) is supporting the area under the stem clamp.

ZINN & THE ART OF ROAD BIKE MAINTENANCE ment) in the headset top cap (Fig. 11.9). The 11.10 Minimum steering tube length 341 fork can now fall out, so hold the fork as you

unscrew the bolt. top of steering tube NOTE: Some threadless headsets do not use a top star nut cap. For instance, DiaTech threadless headsets have a collar beveled internally on the top and bottom to adjust headset compression. Without a top cap, as soon as you loosen the stem, the fork can slip out. 3. Remove the cap and stem. With the bike standing on the floor, or while holding the fork to keep it from falling out, pull the cap and the stem off the steering tube. Leave the bike standing until you replace the stem, or 3. Set the stem height to the desired level. slide the fork out of the frame, keeping track If you want to place the stem in a position of all headset parts. higher than directly on top of the headset, 4. If the stem is stuck to the steering tube you must put some spacers between the bot- and will not budge, see §xi-6a. tom of the stem clamp and the top piece of the headset (Fig. 11.9). No matter what, there [L must be contact (either directly or through INSTALL AND ADJUST HEIGHT OF STEM spacers) between the headset and the stem. ON THREADLESS STEERING TUBE Otherwise, the headset will be loose. 4. Check the steering tube length. In order to Installing and adjusting the height adjust the threadless headset, the top of the of a stem on a threadless fork stem clamp (or, ideally, spacers placed above are much more complicated than it; see the Pro Tip) should overlap the top of

1 3 LEVEL 2 installing and adjusting the height the steering tube by 3–5mm ( ⁄8 – ⁄16 inch) (Fig. of a standard stem in a threaded 11.10). If it does, skip ahead to step 7. fork, because the stem is integral to the opera- NOTE ON 1-INCH STEERERS: Most stems now have

1 tion of the headset. As you can see from Figures a 1- ⁄8 -inch clamp size. Simple split shim sleeves 11.4 and 11.5, any change to the stem height (short pieces of tubing slotted down one side) are

1 would alter the headset adjustment. That’s why widely available to adapt a 1- ⁄8 -inch clamp stem this step is listed with a level 2 designation. to a 1-inch steering tube. Slide the sleeve over 1. Stand the bike on its wheels, so that the the steering tube and slide the stem over it. With fork does not fall out. this type of stem and shim on a 1-inch steering 2. Lubricate the parts. Grease the top end of tube, you can usually use spacers under the stem the steering tube if it is steel or aluminum, sized for a 1-inch steering tube, as long as they but leave it dry if it is carbon fiber (or apply are wide enough to contact the entire bottom carbon assembly paste or spray). Loosen the edge of the stem. However, above the stem, you stem-clamp bolts and grease their threads. may need to use a spacer and a headset top cap

1 Slide the stem onto the steering tube. meant for a 1- ⁄8 -inch steering tube, in order to

CHAPTER 11 AND HEADSETS STEMS, HANDLEBARS, INDEX

Adams, Douglas: quote of, 337 BB92 bottom brackets, described, 273 Body measurements, 437 Aero bars, 80, 99, 104, 437, 442, BB94 bottom brackets, 279, 283, 293 frame and, 439–443 446–447 described, 274–275 Bonking, 39, 52, 451 clip-on, 348–351, 353 BB95 bottom brackets, described, 274 Bontrager ASYM rims, 383 Aerodynamics, 151, 174, 329, 353, 395, BB386 bottom brackets, 273, 274, Boots, rubber, 15 412, 446–447 279–280, 293 Bosses, 424 bike fit and, 437 BB386 cranks, 272, 273, 274 brake, 412, 452 frames and, 417 described, 271 cantilever, 206, 221, 222, 226, 407, 452 Air cartridges, 13, 41 Bearing covers, 289, 375 derailleur, 89, 148 Air compressors, 12, 163, 295 Bearing cups, 108, 175, 317, 357, 359, 365 water bottle, 423 Antiseize compound, 7, 34, 278 adjustable, 262, 278, 284, 286, 287, Bottom bracket facer, 10 Antitwist tool, 11 294, 362, 451 Bottom bracket shells, 104, 105, 106, Art of Wheelbuilding, The (Schraner), 379 external-bearing, 289–292 107, 245, 270, 278, 281, 283, 284, Aster, Clyde B.: quote of, 257 plastic, 279–280 286, 451 Avid BB5/BB7 cable-actuated disc removing, 369 cleaning/greasing, 279 calipers, 243 tightening, 279, 283 damaged threads on, 424 Avid hydraulic disc brakes, 249 Bearing retainers, 186, 288, 289, 291, 366 tapping, 423 Avid Shorty Ultimates, 223, 227 Bearing seals, 136, 184, 291, 294, 295 twisted, 300 Axle-clamp tools, 12, 182, 183 removing, 288, 289 Bottom bracket tap sets, 10 Axle nuts, 19, 24, 28 Bearings, 108, 126, 151, 176, 181, 279, Bottom bracket tools, 6 loosening, 25 284, 288, 311, 376, 451, 456 Bottom brackets, 107, 132, 257, 261, Axles, 117, 178, 179, 183, 188, 298, 300, adjusting, 187, 188 270–276, 309, 330, 426, 447, 313, 317, 390, 451 angular-contact, 359, 364 448, 451 adjusting, 314 bottom bracket, 107, 257, 270 adjusting, 299–300 aluminum, 176 ceramic, 137, 186, 187, 188, 289, 309 cartridge-bearing, 278, 287, 294, 295, bearings and, 180 changing, 289–292, 293 298, 299 carbon-fiber, 176 checking, 20, 179, 365, 368 cup-and-cone, 278, 284–286, 294– cleaning, 285, 294 cleaning, 136, 178–179, 185, 186, 288, 295, 298 cones and, 180–181 294–295, 313, 317, 365, 368 height of, 413, 415, 416, 441 hollow, 22, 177 damaged, 184, 298 installing, 278–287, 295, 298, 425 installing, 26–27, 197, 285, 286, 315 drop-in, 374 integrated-spindle, 276, 279, 287–289 overlock dimension, 149, 151 installing, 185–187, 285, 291, 292, 366, ISIS, 283, 284 pedal, 302, 303 374–375 overhauling, 287–295 removing, 182, 194, 196, 316 loose, 282, 309 press-in, 279–283 steel, 176 lubricating, 36, 175, 179–180, 185 removing, 279, 294, 297 torque on, 462 overhauling, 37, 179, 188 square-taper, 270, 284 pedal, 302, 303, 309, 319 threaded, 275–276, 278, 279, 283–284 B-screws, 83, 84, 88, 111, 114, 139, 142 press-in, 282, 365, 367 threadless, 270, 280, 282 Band clamps, 90, 92, 108, 122, 124, 133 pressing, 280–281 Brake arms, 27, 207, 208, 211, 216, 218, Barnett, John, 373, 379 removing, 178, 182–184, 289, 314, 365, 219, 229, 230–231, 235, 253, Barnett’s Manual (Barnett), 373, 379 368, 369 254, 403 Barrel adjusters, 46, 83, 85, 86, 88, 94, replacing, 179, 289–294, 295, 317, 368 cylindrical, 224, 225, 226 115, 207–208, 209, 210, 215, 218, sealed, 457 grabbing/twisting, 19 220, 229, 230, 233, 253, 415, 451 standard, 368 installing, 220–223 cable tension and, 87, 211 steel, 186, 187, 289, 309 length of, 228 turning, 87, 208 upgrading, 187–188 Brake bridges, 215, 218, 253, 417, 419, Base tape, 165, 167, 169 Belgian Tape, 166, 167, 200 452 Batteries, 81, 106, 111, 112, 114 Benchley, Robert: quote of, 321 Brake calipers, 12, 20, 24, 135, 206, 208, caring for, 109–110 , The (Brandt), 379 211, 215–218, 236, 239, 249, 452 Di2, 102, 103, 108, 109, 110, 115 Bike cleaners, 15 bleeding from, 246–248 EPS, 102, 103, 115 Bike fitting, 437–447, 449 cantilever, 219, 220–233 Battery mounts, 103, 105, 109 Bike stands, 33, 36, 330 cyclocross, 220–233 BB30 bearings, 273, 282 fixed, 7 disc-, 241, 243, 255 BB30 bottom brackets, 271, 272, 274, portable, 4, 17 hydraulic, 237, 243, 251–252 279, 281, 282 race mechanic, 12 overhauling, 251–253 BB30 cranks, 271, 274, 292 Bike wash fluid, 7 rotors and, 250 described, 272–273 Bits Brake fluid, 246, 247, 249, 250, 252 BB86 bottom brackets, 274, 279–280, 293 electric drill, 11 Brake levers, 78, 79, 93, 117, 124, 125, 126, described, 273 metric hex-key, 7 128, 135, 207, 210, 211, 219, 224 BB90 bottom brackets, 279, 280–281, 293 Torx, 7 adjusting, 249 477 described, 274 Blankets, 15 aerodynamic, 20 carbon fiber, 119 installing, 215, 218, 221, 240–241, Cages, 452 478 checking, 24–25 243–245 bent, 143 drop-bar, 21, 220, 235, 236 lubricating, 231–232 jockey-wheel, 139–140, 142, 143 handlebars and, 208, 209, 212–213 opening, 22, 25, 26, 46–47 Calfee, Craig, 115, 425 housing and, 233, 352 overhauling, 251–253 , 419 installing, 115, 212–213, 232–233, 351 reconnecting, 27, 367, 369 Campagnolo, 88, 101, 103, 104, 107, 109, loose, 254, 256 releasing, 20–21, 206–207 110, 114, 144, 149, 452 lubricating, 212, 232 removing, 46–47, 347 parts from, 145 operating, 212–215 road, 205, 206, 255 Campagnolo adapter cups, 280, 282 reach of, 102, 213–215 rubbing, 33, 255 Campagnolo Athena Ergopower (EP) removing, 134, 212–213 servicing, 231–232 levers, 78, 125, 146 replacing, 115, 124, 133 sidepull, 20, 24, 205, 206, 215, 218, Campagnolo bottom brackets, 283, 284, road, 227, 235, 236 219, 235–236, 255, 454, 457, 459 287 squeezing, 19, 229, 243 squealing, 216, 238, 253–254, 431 Campagnolo brake levers, 20, 212, 215, top-mount, 232, 233, 377 troubleshooting, 253–256, 427–428 218 Brake mounts, 220, 231, 417 V-, 21, 24, 205, 207, 208, 215, 219, 220, Campagnolo brake pads, 218, 253 Brake pads, 21, 22, 23, 24, 45, 173, 174, 234, 235–236, 253, 255, 403, 459 Campagnolo brakes, 206, 215, 216, 217, 206, 214, 220, 223, 230, 233, 234, vibrating, 427, 430 218, 256 253, 397, 452 Braking, 172, 233, 240, 246 Campagnolo C-Record brakes, 205, 253 adjusting, 216–217, 219, 224, 226, 244 distance, 217 Campagnolo C10 HD-L tool, 67 angled, 255 power, 218, 234, 254 Campagnolo C11 HD-L tool, 67 carbon-specific, 203, 217, 419 Brandt, Jobst, 379 Campagnolo Centaur Ergopower (EP) checking, 19, 236–238 Brooks saddles, 322 levers, 78, 94, 117, 119, 122, 124, 125 clearance of, 229 Brushes, 4, 32, 33 Campagnolo chain tools, 66, 67, 69 cork, 217 cylindrical, 15 Campagnolo chains, 59–60, 147 cottered, 237, 238 Buckets, 4, 15, 28 connecting, 62, 65–66, 68–70 cotterless, 237–238 Bushings, 11, 121, 123, 124, 128, 134, 135, length of, 60 disc, 236–238 136, 137, 197, 221, 222, 282, 452 Campagnolo Chorus Ergopower (EP) levers, grabbing/twisting, 19 pedal, 309 78, 93, 117, 119, 122, 124, 146 height of, 224, 226 plastic, 122, 223 Campagnolo cranks, 147, 259, 262–263, installing, 218, 223–224, 247 T-shaped, 129, 131 264, 267, 270 metallic, 238 Campagnolo Delta dual-pivot center-pull removing, 223, 244, 245, 251 Cable anchor bolts, 243, 451 brakes, 207 replacing, 217–218, 219, 223–224, Cable-end caps, 94, 96, 97, 99, 101, 210 Campagnolo derailleurs, 83, 88, 141, 147 236–238 Cable-fixing bolts, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 211, Campagnolo electronic systems, 83, 84, resin, 238 215, 218, 451, 452 89, 94 rims and, 46, 217, 255–256 adjusting, 208 Campagnolo EPS electronic derailleurs, rubber, 217 Cable hooks, 98, 117, 120, 124, 211, 235 94, 101–111 rubbing, 238–239, 250, 428 Cable stops, 97, 98, 99, 101, 233, 376, adjusting, 113–115 selecting, 217, 238 415, 452 crash protection for, 110–111 swing of, 224, 225 Cable tension, 82–83, 85, 148, 207–209, Campagnolo EPS Electronic Shifters, 81, toeing in, 225–226 887 101–111 twist of, 224, 225 adjusting, 77, 86–88, 92–93, 211, 217, Campagnolo EPS internal routing, wear on, 207, 237 219, 220, 235, 253 104–106 Brake posts, 222, 224, 231, 419, 452 brake, 213–214, 234 Campagnolo EPS magnet kit, 102 damaged, 425 steering and, 210 Campagnolo EPS metallic cable, 105 greasing, 220–221 Cables, 452 Campagnolo EPS wire guide tool, 11 Brakes, 451 brake, 15, 24–25, 46, 51, 102, 104, 119, Campagnolo Ergopower (EP), 20, 24, adjusting, 20, 33, 240–241, 243–245, 133, 207–211, 214, 230, 236, 254, 81, 85 367, 402 351 Campagnolo Ergopower (EP) levers, bleeding, 245–250, 251 broken, 39, 49, 50, 51 78–79, 93–94, 104, 113, 126, 206, cable-actuated, 237, 243, 255 derailleur, 49, 50, 99–100, 423 351–352, 443 cantilever, 21, 24, 205, 207, 208, 219–220, disconnecting, 96, 97, 99 G-springs and, 120 223, 224–225, 227–228, 229, 231– frayed, 100, 209 opening cover of, 106 236, 253, 254, 376, 452, 457, 459 friction with, 95, 101 overhauling, 117, 119–121 center-pivot, 206, 218, 219, 255 installing, 131, 132, 210–211, 213, 215, removing shift mechanisms from, 133 center-pull, 21, 24, 205, 207, 208 218, 351 Campagnolo Escape Ergopower (EP) centering, 215–216, 218–219, 243–244 loosening, 46 levers, 93, 97, 117 chattering, 235, 430 lubricating, 94–112, 142–143, 209, 211, overhauling, 122–124 closing, 24–25 232 Campagnolo headsets, 361, 365, 366–367, controlling, 210–211 maintaining, 24–25, 209–210 368, 372 curved-face, 226 metallic, 104, 106 Campagnolo Hiddenset, 361, 369, 372 disc, 21, 23, 24, 205, 235, 236–241, replacing, 94–112, 210–211, 232 Campagnolo hubs, 177, 181, 197–198 243–256, 400–401, 402, 403, 412, routing, 98, 99, 132–133 Campagnolo levers, 204 454 shift, 15, 51, 73–74, 89, 95, 97–98, 99, Campagnolo Mirage Ergopower (EP) disconnecting, 365, 367, 369 107, 132, 135, 351 levers, 78, 117, 146 dual-pivot, 28, 205, 206, 207, 215, 218, sticky, 74, 142–143 Campagnolo Nuovo Record shifters, 143 219, 454 taping down, 351 Campagnolo pedals, 313, 314, 315, 320 hydraulic, 205, 237, 239, 245–250, threading, 95 Campagnolo Power-Shift Ergopower (EP) 251, 254, 255, 455 tightening, 254 levers, 97, 98, 115, 125

INDEX Campagnolo Power Torque cranksets, stiff, 73 clearance, 295 180, 263, 281, 282, 293, 294 twisted, 42–44 jamming and, 428 479 Campagnolo ProFit pedals, 307–308, 313 Chain lube, 14, 15, 29, 30, 138, 143, 195, Challenge tubulars, 165 Campagnolo QS Ergopower (EP) levers, 209 Chattering, brake, 233–235 93, 94, 125 using, 194, 210, 334 Chris King headsets, 375, 376 overhauling, 122–124 Chain rollers, 54, 58, 68, 74–75 Cinelli handlebars, 337 Campagnolo RacingTorq bottom Chain suck, 72, 147, 428, 453 Circlips, 135, 138, 140, 176, 185, 453 brackets, 294 Chain tools, 2, 14, 17, 43, 45, 48, 49, 66, Clamp bolts, 327, 328, 332, 345–346, Campagnolo Record Ergopower (EP) 67, 69 347 levers, 78, 93, 117, 119, 124, 146 stiff links and, 63 handlebar, 220 Campagnolo Record ProFit pedals, using, 59–60, 62–63, 64 loose, 334 311–312, 314 Chain wear, checking for, 58 loosening, 340 Campagnolo Super Record cranks, 260, Chain whips, 6, 190, 191, 193, 453 tightening, 332 263 Chainlines, 278, 287, 295, 296, 300, 453 Cleat contacts, lubricating, 320 Campagnolo Super Record EPS measuring, 148–150 Cleats, 302, 308, 319, 320 derailleurs, 137 Chainring bolts adjusting, 305–307 Campagnolo Super Record Ergopower aluminum, 266, 268, 269 installing, 305–307 (EP) levers, 78, 124 removing/installing, 268 positioning, 305–306, 307, 320, 443 Campagnolo Ultra-Shift Ergopower (EP) Chainring guards, 296–297 Clément red glue, 168 levers, 97, 98, 117, 122, 124–128, Chainring-nut spanners, 453 Clinchers, 14, 151, 153–156, 164, 401, 453 212 Chainring-nut tool, 6, 266, 453 cyclocross, 162, 199, 201, 202, 203 big hands inserts for, 115, 213 Chainrings, 29, 42, 43, 47, 48, 49, 50, 65, flat, 168, 203 reach adjustment for, 214 68, 71, 102, 110, 257, 259–262, removing, 156 Campagnolo UltraTorq bottom brackets, 264–266, 270, 453 tubeless, 199, 200, 201, 202, 203 293, 294 big, 80, 81, 87, 90, 92, 94, 112, 113–114, Coasting Campagnolo UltraTorq cranksets, 260– 132 noises while, 431 261, 263–264, 274, 276, 280, 281, chain length and, 60 resistance while, 429 282, 283, 293 cleaning, 30, 33, 36, 55, 264–265 Cog picks, 15 Campagnolo Veloce Ergopower (EP) cyclocross, 295, 296–297 Cog-wear-indicator gauge, 10, 11 levers, 78, 117, 122, 125, 146 damaged, 72, 266, 269 Cogs, 33, 49, 68, 71, 77, 78, 80, 85, 86, Campagnolo Xenon levers, 78 derailleurs and, 89, 268 88, 110, 111, 112, 114, 122, 175, Cane Creek AheadSet, 351, 357, 451 double, 267–268, 297 204, 453 Cantilever angles, 227, 228 front, 83, 85, 132 aluminum, 58, 59 Cantilever posts, 222, 406 inner, 78, 79, 86, 87, 89, 90, 92, 100, chain length and, 60 Cantilevers, 205, 207, 209, 215, 232, 111, 114, 139, 141, 150, 268 chainrings and, 148 254, 255 installing, 267, 268–269, 298 checking, 73, 191 washes, using, 27, 28 jamming and, 428 cleaning, 29, 30, 55, 190, 191, 198 Carbon-grip compound, 6 large, 87, 90 removing, 188, 191, 193 Cartridge bearings, 127, 137, 188, 278, loose, 298 replacing, 73, 153, 190–193 283, 287, 309, 311, 312, 313, 452 outer, 78, 79, 89, 90, 268, 295 shifters and, 87 angular-contact, 366 replacing, 58, 72, 267–269, 297 spacing, 144, 146, 180 ceramic, 290 single, 133, 204, 295, 296–297 steel, 58 checking, 37 small, 80, 81, 90, 92, 93, 94, 96, 99, titanium, 58, 59 overhauling, 181–187, 288–289 133, 147 worn, 44, 73 pressed-in, 364, 367 Chains, 26, 86, 147, 151, 265, 452 , 57, 65, 68, 88, 141, 144, 148, replacing, 181–187 broken, 44–45, 57, 60, 63, 65 149, 182, 204, 298 Cash, 14 checking, 20, 36 bolt-together, 192 Casing, 158, 200, 203 cleaning, 29, 30–31, 54–55, 56–57, 72 compatibility of, 192 fixing, 42 connecting, 44–45, 62–63, 64–66, replacing, 191 Cassettes, 144–145, 146, 151, 175, 179, 68–70, 71 Collets, 290, 292 182, 241, 452 derailleurs and, 59–60 Compression bolts, 361, 375 changing, 73, 190–193 derailment of, 295, 428 loosening/tightening, 340, 365 cleaning, 32–33 installing, 60, 62, 84 Compression rings, 361, 365, 366–367, lubricating, 153 jammed, 19, 42–44, 428 375 Cell phones, 14, 39, 51 length of, 60, 62 Compton, Tom: gear chart of, 433 Cellophane, 157–158 lubricating, 31, 33, 34, 53–54, 57, 64, Cones, 175, 176, 178, 179, 317, 453 Cement 72, 73 axles and, 180–181 contact, 9, 169 opening, 59–60 bearing, 366, 367, 451 rim, 6, 157, 165, 167, 168, 169 removing, 26, 31, 56–57 lubrication of, 175 CeramicSpeed.com, 289 replacing, 37, 57–58, 73, 84 slide-on, 177 Cervelo BBRight system, 274 shortening, 66, 69 Continental rim cement, 167 Chain catchers, note on, 92–93 skipping, 72–75, 73, 428 Continental tubulars, 165 Chain cleaners, 30, 55–56, 57 troubleshooting, 72–75 Crank bolts, 259, 261, 262, 264, 298, 453 Chain elongation, checking for, 58–59, 73 Chainstays, 27, 29, 43, 72, 101, 107, 149, removing/installing, 260 Chain-elongation gauges, 2, 12, 58–59, 74 190, 202, 297, 401, 413, 419, 421, tightening, 282 Chain keepers, 11, 15 453 Crank Brothers Candy pedals, 315, 318, Chain links, 59, 71, 453 bent, 300 319 loosening, 63, 72–73 chain suck and, 147 Crank Brothers cleats, 304 removing, 44, 63–64 chainrings and, 300 Crank Brothers Eggbeater pedals, 315, spare, 14, 44, 45, 60 chains and, 428 318, 319

INDEX Crank Brothers pedals, 307, 318, 319 Degreasers, 7, 15, 32 E-tube Project, 112–113 480 Crank Brothers Quattro pedals, 304, Derailleurs, 141, 204, 215, 453 Easton bottom brackets, 280, 283 312, 315 adjusting, 73, 77, 84–89, 93–94, Effetto Mariposa Caffélatex, 40, 162, 163, Crank length, 437, 442, 453 113–114, 148 170, 200 Crankarms, 257, 266, 276, 280, 281, 290, bypassing, 48 Effetto Mariposa CarboCut saw, 331, 292, 301, 303, 312, 324, 439, cables and, 99–100 342, 344 445, 453 chain length and, 60, 62 Effetto Mariposa ZOT!, 40 checking, 20, 36 chainrings and, 89, 268 Electrical tape, 3 clunking in, 299–300 cleaning, 29, 33, 55 Electronic systems, 83, 84, 89, 94, 102, installing, 262–264, 279, 282, 288, damaged, 47–48, 51, 74 109, 114 294, 295, 297 electronic, 50–51, 142 End caps, 182, 183, 187, 198 length of, 442–443 front, 47–48, 50, 78, 89–90, 92–94, Enduro Shimano/FSA replacement kit, 291 loose, 298, 300 108, 111–112, 114, 133, 145, 197, Enduro tool, 137, 290, 291, 292 removing, 257, 259–262, 268, 287, 264, 296 EnduroForkSeals.com, 289, 290 293, 297 housing loops and, 95 ErgoBrain computer, 119 replacing, 269 installing, 83–84, 89 Ergopower (EP), 109, 454 Cranks, 108, 147, 299, 443, 453 locking, 50 Extensions, 350, 351 aluminum, 261, 264 maintaining, 36, 37, 135–141 assembling, 297–298 opening, 48 Facing tool, 11 carbon, 293 overhauling, 138, 139–140 Fasteners compact, 204, 270, 295 rear, 48–49, 50, 60, 68, 73, 74, 82–83, overtightening/undertightening, 461 cottered, 262, 264 86, 88, 95, 99–100, 102, 111, 113– Feeler gauges, 12 cyclocross, 295–298 114, 132, 138, 139–140, 141, 143, 204 Ferrari, Enzo: quote of, 205 double, 141, 145, 267, 279 removing, 48, 101, 139 Ferrules, 94, 95, 97, 99, 101, 210, 211, external-bearing, 276, 297 skipping chains and, 73 215, 218, 454 integrated-spindle, 150, 257, 259–260, troubleshooting, 141–142 Files, 4 262, 263–264, 270, 274, 276, 278, Dia-Compe, tightening torque and, 360 Finger levers, 122, 123, 124, 126, 127 297 Dia-Compe Aheadset, 351, 357, 451 Finish Line Gear Floss, 29, 190 ISIS, 261, 264, 276 Diadora pedals, 304, 312, 313, 314 Finish Line Super Bike Wash, 28 padding, 260–261 DiaTech threadless headsets, 341, 360 Finish Line Ti-Prep, 34, 463 removing, 260, 261, 262 Digital Tech Intelligence (DTI) Power Unit, Firmly tightened, 36, 463 square-taper, 261, 264, 299 102, 103, 105, 108, 109, 110, 113, Fishing line, 9 steel, 264 115 Fixed cups, 299, 454 three-piece, 257, 261, 264, 276, 278 Discs, truing, 250–251 checking, 294 triple, 141, 270 Dishing, 391–393, 454 loosening/tightening, 284 troubleshooting, 298–300 Dishing tools, 9, 174, 391–393, 454 lubricating, 285–286 two-piece, 270, 276 Doctor Who, quote of, ix Flanges, 299, 394, 398, 454 Creaking, 268, 319, 377, 430 Double-chainring setup, 60, 72 Flats, 161 chainring, 266 Drivetrains, 57, 84, 139, 141, 143, 454 fixing, xi, 40–42, 153 crank, 298–299 cleaning, 27, 29–30, 31, 32, 37, 55 pinch, 41, 160, 169, 171, 200, 201, 203, pedaling and, 276, 319 compatibility issues with, 143–147 430 seatpost, 334–335 friction in, 137 preventing, 39–40 Croce d’Aune Delta brakes, 205 lubricating, 29, 33 snake-bite, 160, 171, 199 Croce d’Aune Delta center-pull calipers, overhauling, 298 Flight Deck computers, 112, 117 253 parts for, 53 Force levers, 78, 94, 213 Cross-gears, 78, 92, 93, 148 Dropout-alignment tools, 11, 408, 409, Ford, Henry: quote of, 379 Crowfoot sockets, 12, 462 411–412, 422 Fork-crown race, 368, 375 Crown-race removers, 370, 375 Dropout Savers, 424 removing, 369–370, 372 Crown races, 372, 375 Dropouts, 23, 27, 28, 32, 82, 83, 84, 86, Fork-crown-race punch, 7, 374 Cups, 262, 275, 279, 298, 422, 453 88, 105, 149, 180, 190, 403, 405, Fork crowns, 202, 215, 218, 375, 403, cleaning, 294 421, 454 405, 412, 417, 454 installing, 292 adjuster screws on, 26 aluminum, 234 loose, 298 aligning, 74, 409, 411–412, 422 steel, 234, 370 replacing, 294 bent, 406, 412, 419, 420, 422 steering tubes and, 234, 406 threaded, 360, 367 measuring space between, 408, 421 Fork legs, 29, 220, 234, 410 Cutters misalignment of, 409–410, 412, 422 Fork shudder, 233–235, 253 cable, 4, 6, 15, 95 rear, 25, 143, 330, 408, 419, 424 Forks, 234, 240, 253, 362, 372, 401, 454 hose, 12, 244–245 rear-entry, 25–26, 27 aero, 412 housing, 95 replacing, 420, 422, 424 alignment of, 408, 411 Cutting gauge, 12 DT Pro Lock nipples, 382, 400 aluminum, 403, 406, 407, 408, 411 Cyclocross, xi, 140, 203–204, 401, 412, 448 DT Swiss, 173, 182, 399, 454 carbon-fiber, 347, 372, 403, 404–405, chain replacement and, 58 tools from, 184, 381 408, 410–412 tools for, 15, 17 DT Swiss freehubs, 184, 194 clunking, 378, 430 Cyclocross bikes, 21 lubricating, 199 cyclocross, 406, 407–412 cleaning, 31–33 Duct tape, 14, 17, 51 damaged, 404, 406–407 Cylinders, 334 Dust caps, 261, 309, 315–316, 454 disc-brake, 235, 403, 412 master, 236, 246, 247, 248 removing, 178, 195, 196 headset installation and, 372–374 replacing, 264, 318 inspecting, 404–406, 407 Davis, Evan: quote of, 403 Dust covers, 179, 317 installing, 369, 375 Deda Dog Fangs, 93, 132, 147, 150, 297 removing, 194, 315 integrated-headset, 369–370

INDEX maintaining, 407–412 Glue, 158, 167, 168, 200 cupless internal, 353 misaligned, 406, 425 applying, 157, 166 cyclocross, 376–377 481 removing, 342, 347, 365, 367, 368, preparing rims for, 165–166 forks and, 372–374 369, 408 Gluing tape, 166, 168 frames and, 372–374 replacing, 37, 342, 405, 406, 412 Gore RideOn, 98 head tubes and, 372, 376 road, 403, 407–412 Grease, 3, 14, 179, 194, 382 installing, 368, 372–374, 374–376, 412 steel, 403, 406, 407, 408, 411–412 lithium-based, 101, 209 integrated, 365, 369, 372, 375, 455 steering tubes and, 407, 408, 411 Grease guns, 9, 194 loose, 359, 360, 378 stems and, 344–345, 346 Grip Shift, 455 loose-ball, 365, 366 threaded, 344–345, 346, 406, 412 loosening, 363 titanium, 403, 406, 407, 408, 411 Hacksaws, 4 overhauling, 364–367, 367–369, 406 touring, 406, 407 Hammers, 184, 185, 187, 370 pitted, 363, 378 Frame Saver, 329, 419 ball-peen, 6, 7 press-in internal, 353, 358 Frame size, 440–441 Handlebar height, 439, 443, 444–445 removing, 347, 369–372 bike fit and, 437, 438 Handlebar reach/drop, 443 steering tubes and, 357, 358, 360, 361, Frames, 454 bike fit and, 439 367, 368 aerodynamics and, 417 Handlebar tape, 96, 115, 119, 347 threaded, 353, 357, 358, 360, 362– alignment of, 300, 420–422 cables under, 211 364, 367–369, 373, 376, 377, 458 aluminum, 417 removing, 210, 212 threadless, 341, 353, 357, 358, 359, body measurements and, 439–443 wrapping, 213, 351–353 360–362, 364–367, 373, 378, 439, carbon-fiber, 416, 417, 418, 419, 425 Handlebars, 28, 95, 97, 98, 103, 119, 122, 445 cleaning, 32, 418 215, 232, 240, 245, 247, 248, 249, tight, 359–360, 378 cyclocross, 415–417 298, 345, 347–353, 360, 416, 448, troubleshooting, 377–378 designing, 413, 415–417 449, 455, 461 types of, 353 headset installation and, 372–374 aluminum, 377 Hemingway, Ernest: quote of, 77 inspecting, 418–419 bike fit and, 437, 438, 439 Hex keys, 2, 13, 15, 24, 35, 48, 176, 177, magnesium, 416, 417 brake levers and, 208, 209, 212–213 182, 183, 187, 196, 197, 303, 451 materials for, 416, 417 carbon-fiber, 348, 349, 351, 377, 461 Hirth joints, 425–426 repainting, 425 cowhorn, 347, 348 Hoses, 32, 33, 245 repairing, 419, 422 cyclocross, 376–377 brake, 244, 247 road, 413, 415, 416, 417 forks and, 403 cutting, 12, 244–245 seat-mast, 329, 330 installing, 348–351 disconnecting, 244, 252 steel, 335, 416, 417, 419 lightweight, 352 Housing, 74, 87, 88, 95, 128, 131, 142–143, titanium, 34, 335, 416, 417 , 442 213, 215, 229, 254, 352, 452 Freehubs, 51, 73, 144–145, 146, 151, 183, positioning, 353, 443–447 brake, 207–211, 233 186, 188, 190, 192, 452, 454 removing, 347–348 cable, 104, 211, 376 bearing systems of, 184 replacing, 37, 351 cutting, 95, 210, 233 loose-bearing, 194 road, 347, 443 installing, 233, 351 lubricating, 179, 193–199 saddles and, 323, 324, 444–445, 446 lubricating, 94–112, 211 removing, 197, 198 shift levers and, 447 replacing, 94–112 removers, 7, 193 shimmy and, 425 segments, 97, 98–99, 101, 210 , 153, 175, 188, 190, 454–455 troubleshooting, 377–378 Hub bearing press, 11 changing, 73, 193 Hanger-alignment tool, 11, 74, 419–420 Hub flanges, 383–384, 385, 387, 388, lubricating, 199 Hangers, 143, 373, 424, 452 390 removing, 7, 193 alignment of, 420 Hub shells, 175, 177, 180, 182, 184, 194, threaded, 143–144 cable, 208, 220, 233, 234, 419 395, 398 French valves, 153, 164 checking, 419–420 cleaning, 178–179, 197, 198 Friction shifters, 455 derailleur, 74, 84, 88, 111, 453 Hubs, 151, 175–188, 309, 380, 383, 452, overhauling, 131–132 straightening, 419–420 455 replacing, 131–132 threads on, 420, 424 adjusting, 180–181, 185–187, 410 FSA, 137, 145, 262, 281, 282, 287, 291 Hats, 15 assembling, 179–180 FSA K-Force cantilevers, 223, 227 Head angles, 413, 416, 417, 455 cartridge-bearing, 175, 176, 181–188, FSA MegaExo bottom brackets, 280, Head-tube reaming/facing tool, 11 198 283, 290 Head tubes, 96, 105, 114, 358, 359, 365, cup-and-cone, 175, 176, 177–181 FSA road cranks, 269, 275 366, 368, 369, 373, 413, 442, 455 disassembling, 177–178 Fulcrum bottom brackets, 287 headsets and, 273, 376 loose-bearing, 175, 177–181, 183 Fulcrum cranks, 259, 262–263, 264 steering tubes and, 375, 378 lubricating, 179–180 Fulcrum freehubs, overhauling, 197–198 Headlights, 15 overhauling, 153, 175–176, 177–181, 194 Fulcrum hubs, 177, 181 Headset-cup remover, 7, 369, 370 rear, 176 Fulcrum Racing-Torq bottom brackets, Headset cups, 374 reassembling, 178, 198 293 installing, 376 sealed-bearing, 175 Fulcrum Racing-Torq cranksets, 260, pressed-in, 375 track, 190 263–264, 274, 276, 280, 281, 282, removing, 364–365 HüGI hubs, 194, 198 283, 293 Headset presses, 7, 12, 279, 280, 374, 376 Hutchinson Fast’Air, 163, 170 Headsets, 220, 233, 234, 337, 345, 346, Hutchinson Protect’air, 40 G-springs, 117, 120, 124, 129 350, 353, 357–378, 408, 455 Hutchinson StickAir tire levers, 161, 163 Gas cartridges, 163, 333 adjusting, 341, 343–344, 359–364, Hydraulic fluid, 236, 239, 246 Gear chart, 433–435 367, 369, 375, 376 Glasses, safety, 3, 185, 252 assembling, 357–359, 376 ID, 14 Gloves, rubber, 4, 15, 29, 31, 185 cartridge-bearing, 359 Ideale saddles, 322

INDEX Index gear, 119–120, 122, 124, 129, 131 Lockring removers, 190, 191, 241, 269 Needle, 9 482 Indexed shifters, 88, 92, 93, 128–129, 455 Lockring spanners, 35, 190, 286, 294 Needle bearings, 311, 312, 313, 314, 317, Inner tubes, 153, 156, 169, 171 Lockring tools, cog, 6 359, 365, 368, 455, 456 fixing, 40–42, 156, 158, 159 Lockrings, 35, 455 N-Gear Jump Stop, 93, 132, 147, 150, 297 flat, 39–40 adjustable-cup, 299 Nipples, 45, 46, 151, 175, 201, 380–381, inspecting, 37 angled, 287 399, 401, 455 knotting, 41 chainring-spider-securing, 269 adjusting, 173, 393 leaky, 170 removing, 190, 191, 294 bleed, 247, 248 removing, 41, 161 threaded, 144 brass, 398, 400 sealant and, 170 tightening, 192, 286 internal, 174, 382 spare, 2, 13, 41 unscrewing, 241 threading, 384, 385 Inseam, measuring, 440, 441–442 Loctite, 187, 218, 275, 282 tightening, 389, 392 Integrated shift/brake levers, operating, Loctite Finish Line Threadlock, 34, 74 types of, 400 77–82 Look Anatomic pedals, 307–308 Noodles, 21, 24, 235, 236, 456 International Standard (IS) adapter Look cleats, 320 bracket, 241 Look Keo pedals, 308, 312, 313 O-rings, 110, 183, 194, 195, 239, 252, International Standard (IS) mounts, 240, Look pedals, 303, 304, 307, 308, 314, 282, 316 423 319, 320 Outboard motor gear oil, 9 Isopropyl alcohol, 246, 247, 249, 250, 252 axles of, 313 Outerwear, 13–14 bearings in, 312 Overshifting, 87, 112, 114 Jackets, 15 Look Quartz mountain pedals, 307, 318 Overtightening, 286, 348, 461 Jamming, fixing, 42–44 Look seat clamps, 331 Jockey wheels, 8, 48, 49, 54, 60, 62, 73, Look ZED system, 275 Pad spacing, 239, 244, 245 74, 83, 84, 88, 99, 100, 114, 139, Lubrication, 29, 31, 33, 36, 58, 194, 195, Paint, chipped, 422, 425 141, 455 211, 239 Pants, waterproof, 15 aligning, 111 bolt, 462 Park Tool, 282 cartridge-bearing, 136, 137 cable, 94–112, 142–143 BB30/BB86 bearing installer, 280, 282 cleaning, 29, 33, 55 chain, 3, 31, 33, 34, 53–54, 57, 64, 72, 73 BBT-39 bearing remover, 11, 292 maintaining, 135, 136 high-quality, 58 BBT-90.3 rocket tool, 292 upgrading, 137–138 CBP-5/CBP-3 bearing/crankarm Jones, F. P.: quote of, 301 Mad Fiber hubs, 187 pullers, 11, 260–261, 294 Junction A, 11, 103–104, 106, 107, 110, 111 Magnets, telescoping/articulating, 7 chain-elongation gauge, 59 zip-tying, 104 Maintenance, ix-x, xi, xv, 1, 30, 36–37 CPB-3 puller, 293 Junction B, 106, 107 Mallets, soft, 7 CPB-5 tool set, 293 Maslow, Abraham: quote of, 1 crown races and, 375 K-Edge, 92, 93, 148, 150 Master links, 15, 49, 55, 59, 62, 70, 71, CT-3 chain tool, 67 Keys 455 DT-3 Rotor Truing Gauge, 250, 251 Allen, 451 Matches, 15 DT-3i dial indicator, 250–251 hex, 2, 13, 15, 24, 35, 48, 74, 83, 89, 90, Mavic, 144, 145, 455 fork-crown-race remover, 11–12 98, 100, 108, 111, 112, 115, 116, 119, Mavic bottom brackets, 278, 287, 299, saw guide/threadless, 342 120, 121, 122, 126, 128, 135, 176, 177, 424 truing stand, 250 182, 183, 187, 196, 197, 303, 451 Mavic dual-pivot brakes, 206, 215, 216, Parker, Dorothy: quote of, 53 Torx T25: 15, 83, 115, 126, 243, 463 217 Parts washing tank, 7 Torx T30: 266, 268 Mavic freehubs, 194, 196, 197 Patch kits, 2, 13, 40, 157 KMC, 43, 58 Mavic hubs, 182, 187 Patches, 41, 42, 156, 157–158, 168–169 KMC chains, 59, 147 Mavic Mektronic shifting system, 146, Pawls, 122, 124, 135, 177, 183, 188, 194 KMC master link, 71 456 cleaning, 196, 197, 198 KMC Missing Link, 70 Mavic R-Sys TraComp, 151 lubricating, 198 Knee-to-handlebar clearance, 438–439 Mavic Zap system, 146 Pedal overlap, 439, 456 Measurements, 449 Pedaling, 74, 112, 301, 319, 332, 401, 445 L-shaped tool, 174, 381 taking, 439 efficient, 306, 443, 446 Lacing, 175, 379, 383–389, 394–400 Mechanical problems, ix, 52, 461 noises while, 276, 319, 430, 431 Leather-softening compound, 322 Mechanical work, general guide for, pain from, 320–321 LED, 81, 82, 104, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115 33–36 position for, 438 Level 1 Tool Kits, 1–4, 15 Miter clamp, 7 resistance while, 429 Level 2 Tool Kits, 1, 4, 6–7 Mixte frame, 441, 458 Pedals, 53, 151, 415, 456 Level 3 Tool Kits, 1, 7, 9 Morningstar dial indicator, 250–251 bent, 319–320 Lickton’s SuperLink, 70, 71 Morningstar Drumstix forks, 251 cage-type, 301 Limit screws, 83, 89, 93, 114, 148 Morningstar Freehub Buddy, 9, 194, 196 cleaning, 32, 33 adjusting, 50, 84–86, 90–91 Morningstar Freehub Soup, 9, 194, 195 clip-in, 301–309, 453 high-gear, 84–86, 92, 111, 112 Morningstar J-tool, 194 clunking/clicking/twisting of, 429 low-gear, 86, 92, 93, 111 Mountain Bike Performance Handbook cyclocross, 204, 304, 318–319 Link-wire carrier, 229 (MBI), 196 free-floating, 306–307 Locknuts, 175, 176, 178, 183, 230, 317, Mounting bolts, 34, 89, 215, 222, 243, installing, 302–304, 318 359, 362, 455 456 loose-bearing, 313, 314 loosening, 177, 315–316, 363 bent, 74 overhauling, 299, 309, 311–319 removing, 177, 197, 367 derailleur, 83 quill, 301, 456 steering tubes and, 364 MTB cranks, 142 release/entry problems with, 319–320, tightening, 180, 181, 197–198, 314, 315, MTB Dynasis, 146 429 363 Multitools, 13, 45 release tension of, 307–309, 319

INDEX removing, 302–304, 309, 311–312, 313 Quick-release (QR) levers, 21–22, 26, 215, Rohloff HG-Check tool, 73 road, 301, 303 424, 456 Rohloff Revolver chain tool, 67 483 setting up, 303–309, 314, 317 checking, 19, 36 Rolling resistance, 160, 187, 188, 201 troubleshooting, 319–320 closing, 23, 27 cyclocross, 199, 202–203 Pedro’s cutter, 95 opening, 20, 26 Rotor-alignment levers, 12 Pedro’s Extra Dry cleat tips, 319 tightening, 23–24, 27 Rotor-bending tools, 12 Pedro’s Green Fizz, 28 Quick-release (QR) skewers, 181, 185, 187, Rotors, 253 Pedro’s Ice Wax cleat tips, 319 190, 193 bent, 243, 244, 250, 251, 254 Pedro’s Pro Chain tool, 67 Quills, 301, 344–345, 347, 456 disc-brake, 250–251, 254, 255 Pedro’s Super Pit Kit 2.0: 17 gaps, 252 Pedro’s Tutto, 67 Race Face X-Type bottom brackets, 280, gauges for, 250 Pedro’s Vise Whip, 6, 190 283, 290 mounting, 240–241 PermaLink, 66 Race Face X-Type crankarms, 276 removing, 240–241 PF24 bottom brackets, 273, 274, 279– Races, 88, 175, 176, 180, 185, 194, 289, truing, 243, 250–251, 254 280, 293 374, 451, 456 Roundness, note on, 174 PF30 bearing adapter cups, 292 Rags, 3, 17, 31 Rubber hoods, 122, 213, 377 PF30 bearings, 273 Rails, 51, 321, 323, 327, 457 cracked, 211 PF30 bottom bracket remover, 7 bending/breaking, 332 removing, 119, 125–126, 134 PF30 bottom brackets, 271, 273, 274, squeaking, 334, 335 replacing, 135 279, 279–280, 293 Rain gear, 14 Rubbing alcohol, 3, 246, 254 PF30 cranks, 271, 272–273 Rake, 403, 408, 411, 454 Ruckus Components, 234 Phil Wood tool, 290, 291 Ratchet rings, 120, 122–123, 124, 126, RWC (OBBCT2) bottom bracket cup tool, Pin spanners, 9, 35, 286, 456 127, 183 279 Pins Razor blades, 4 connecting pins, 62–63, 65, 66, 67, 68, Really tight, described, 36, 463 S and S Machine, 426 69 Red cranksets, 291 Saddle height, 323, 330, 332, 443 pivot, 122, 136, 134–135, 138 Red levers, 78, 94, 213 adjusting, 320, 331 pushing in, 70 Release tension, adjusting, 307–309, 319 Saddles, 28, 32, 37, 321–322, 457 Pistons, 236, 246, 248 Return springs, 117, 127, 136 adjusting, 324, 443–444 disc-brake, 238–239 Rim strips, 41, 162 attaching, 329 lubricating, 252 Rims, 23, 159, 164, 380, 390, 391, 457 bottom brackets and, 447 Pivot bolts, 141, 456 aero, 188, 203 clamping, 321, 326 Pivot post nuts, 119, 120, 121, 123, 124, aligning, 46, 47, 174 components of, 321 127–128 aluminum, 45, 168, 203, 217, 401 cyclocross, 332–333 Pivots, 143, 452, 456 asymmetrical, 383 fore-and-aft position of, 323, 324, 327, overhauling, 74, 139–140, 141 bent, 47, 153 328, 332 Pliers, 2, 15, 84, 218, 219 brake pads and, 46, 217, 255–256 forward-set, 442 master-link, 7, 71 C-shaped, 151, 153 handlebars and, 323, 324, 444–445, 446 needle-nose, 119, 120, 122, 123, 126, carbon-fiber, 45, 167, 168, 200, 203, installing, 325–326, 331 127, 236 217, 253 leveling, 332, 443 slip-joint, 6 ceramic, 253 padded, 322, 333 snapring, 6, 317 checking, 19, 41, 172 positioning, 321, 323–324, 331, vise grip, 71 cleaning, 393 443–447 PressFit bearings, 279–280 clincher, 172, 199, 201, 453 seatposts and, 326–327, 327–328 PressFit bottom brackets, 292–293 cyclocross, 401 setback of, 443–444 Pressure sprayers, 32, 33 damaged, 172 shape/design of, 322 Pressure washer, 17, 31 deep, 203, 381, 382, 401 tilt of, 323, 326, 327, 328 Presta valves, 2, 40, 153, 154, 155, 158, fixing, 47 troubleshooting, 334–336 161, 164, 165, 170, 171, 456 gluing, 166–167 Sampson pedals, 312, 313, 314 Prestacycle inflator, 12 off-center, 400 Schrader valves, 2, 40, 153, 171, 457 Prestacycle valve chucks, 12 preparing, 165–166 Schraner, Gerd, 397 ProGold Bike Wash, 28, 54, 58 replacing, 172, 381 Schwalbe Doc Blue sealant, 170 ProGold chain gauge, 58, 59 road, 200, 201 Scissors, 15 ProGold ProLink, 72 and, 172–175 Sclaverand valves, 153 Pullers steel, 254 Screwdrivers, 13, 48, 121, 126, 140, 164, bearing, 11, 260–261, 290, 294 stiffness of, 400 167, 178, 184, 218, 237, 238, 248, crank, 6, 11, 15, 17, 259, 260–261, 294 tubeless, 160, 162, 201, 203 249, 268, 313, 370, 371 Pulleys, 30, 82 tubular, 401, 459 bent-handle nipple, 381 Pumps, 2, 13, 41, 171 V-section, 400 bent-shaft nipple, 389 floor, 15, 163 wooden, 217 large, 15 frame, 37 Ritchey, 426, 457 long/thin, 15 Punctures, 41, 169 Ritchey headsets, 368 Phillips-head, 2 patching, 156, 157–158 Ritchey locknuts, 317 spoke nipple, 11 rim-side, 169, 171 Ritchey OCE (Off-Center Rear) rims, 383 standard slot-head, 2 snake-bite, 160, 171, 199 Ritchey pedals, 304, 308, 315, 316, 317, Sealants, 7, 20, 40, 161 318–319 aerosol, 163 Quick-release (QR) cables, 209, 211 Ritchey single-bolt seat-mast cap, 331 latex, 162, 170–171 Quick-release (QR) calipers, 218, 229 Ritchey V4 pedals, 304, 318–319 liquid, 163, 169, 199 Quick-release (QR) hubs, 20, 176–177, Rival levers, 78, 94, 213 tubulars and, 200 383, 421 Rohloff gauge, 58, 59 using, 169–171, 201

INDEX Seals, 179, 182, 185, 188, 196, 197, 281, Shimano, 88, 93, 101, 102, 108, 109, 110, Shimano SPD-SL pedals, 304, 308 484 288 145, 149, 262, 287, 291, 395, 457 Shimano STI brake/shift levers, 79, 80, installing, 369 crown races and, 375 93, 146, 351, 443 removing, 184, 287, 365, 368 electronic components from, 80 rehabilitating, 116–117 square, 239 Shimano AX brakes, 205, 207, 253 replacing, 116–117 Seat angles, 413, 416, 417, 442, 457 Shimano brake levers, 217, 227 replacing cable in, 96–97 Seat bags, tools in, 12–13, 39 reach adjustment for, 214 Shimano SW-9071 shifter, 80 Seat masts Shimano brakes, 206, 215, 216, 219 Shimano Tiagra road , 142 cutting, 330–331 Shimano Center Lock, 240, 241 Shimano TL-CN23 tool, 2, 64, 67 integrated, 329–332 Shimano chain tools, 66, 67, 68 Shimano TL-CN30 tool, 67 uncut, 331–332 Shimano chains, 59–60, 144, 147 Shimano TL-CN31 tool, 67 Seat tubes, 25, 89, 90, 106, 108, 109, 148, connecting, 62, 63–64, 65, 66, 68, Shimano TL-CN32 tool, 2, 64, 67 150, 329, 413, 416, 419, 420, 422, 69–70 Shimano Ultegra 5700 brake levers, 423, 437, 442, 457 tools for, 67 234–235 bike fit and, 438 Shimano cogs, 144, 146, 192, 198, 204 Shimano Ultegra 5700 shifters, 146 cleaning, 334 Shimano cranks, 147, 259, 275 Shimano Ultegra 6700 brake levers, inspecting, 328 Shimano cutters, 95 234–235 length of, 415, 441 Shimano derailleurs, 138, 139, 141, 146, Shimano Ultegra 6700 derailleurs, 142 plugging, 335 147, 204, 214 Shimano Ultegra 6700 shifters, 111–112, Seatposts, 15, 103, 270, 321, 323, 419, Shimano Dura-Ace 7800 derailleurs, 146 146 441, 443, 457 Shimano Dura-Ace 7803 cranksets, 147 Shimano Ultegra 6770 derailleurs, 110, 142 aluminum, 325 Shimano Dura-Ace 7900 brake levers, Shimano Ultegra 6770 Di2, 103, 104, 106, carbon, 325, 329, 334, 335 146, 227, 234–235, 236 107, 112–113 cyclocross, 332 reach adjustment for, 214 battery life of, 110 forward-position, 444 Shimano Dura-Ace 7970 Di2 electronic Shimano Ultegra 6770 Di2 derailleurs, installing, 328–329 aerobar shifters, 104, 106 adjusting, 111–112 removing, 324, 333–334, 419 adjusting, 111–112 Shimano Ultegra Di2, 106, 110, 113 replacing, 37 battery life for, 110 Shimano Ultegra Di2 Electronic Shifter, saddles and, 326–327, 327–328 Shimano Dura-Ace 7970 Di2 electronic 80–81 shock-absorbing, 335 derailleurs, 142 Shimano Ultegra Di2 wires, 110 short, 331 adjusting, 111–112 Shimano Ultegra 6603 cranksets, 147 steel, 325 Shimano Dura-Ace 9000 shifters, 146 Shimano Uniglide chains, 144 strength of, 332 Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 electronic derail- Shimano XT cranks, 269 stuck, 324, 333–334 leurs, 94, 101–111 Shimano XT mountain cogsets, 142 suspension, 324 crash protection for, 110–111 Shimano XT pedals, 319 troubleshooting, 334–336 troubleshooting, 112–115 Shimano XTR cranks, 269 Seatstays, 29, 202, 220, 401, 419, 421, Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 Electronic Shimano XTR pedals, 319 457 Shifters, 80–81, 101–111 Shimmy, 408, 425, 427 Sedis chains, 144 Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 internal/external Shoes, 304, 305 Setscrews, 117, 139, 140, 176, 177, 187, routing, 106, 107–109 Shop aprons, 4 216, 217, 218, 222, 230, 326, 327 Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 wires, 110 Shops, well-stocked, 9–12 loosening, 182–183 Shimano Dura-Ace Octalink bottom Sibex titanium cranks, 269 Shifters, 77, 115, 117,126, 131, 208, 211, brackets, 276, 283, 284 Sidewalls, 42, 127, 219 413, 449 Shimano Dura-Ace Octalink cranks, 261, gashes in, 171 adjusting, 84–89, 89–90, 92–93 264 patching, 160 aerobar, 80–81 Shimano Dura-Ace Octalink spindles, protectant for, 203 bar-end, 128–129, 131, 212, 235, 351 264, 276, 278, 284 600 Dyna-Drive cranks, 259 base-bar time trial/triathlon, 81 Shimano Dura-Ace PD-7700 pedals, 313, Skewers, 176–177, 186, 419, 457 brake levers and, 213 314 bolt-on, 20, 22, 24, 28 cables and, 99 Shimano Dura-Ace PD-7800 pedals, quick-release, 181, 185, 187, 190, 193 cogs and, 87 313, 314 removing, 190, 191, 193, 197, 198 down-tube, 143, 212, 235 Shimano Dura-Ace RD-7900, 142 Slam bar, 350 drop-bar, 80, 81 Shimano Dura-Ace SPD-R pedals, 306, Slime, 169, 170, 171, 457 frictional, 88, 128 311, 313, 314 SM-BA01, 109 handlebars and, 447 Shimano Dura-Ace SPD-SL pedals, 311, SM-EC789 system checker unit, 112 indexed rear, 86–88 313, 314 SM-PCE1 PC interface device, 113 installing, 115, 351 Shimano Dura-Ace STI levers, 352 Snaprings, 275, 281–282, 283, 292, 294, overhauling, 128–129, 131–132 Shimano freehubs, 144, 176, 192, 192–193 309, 312, 313, 453 reach with, 213 lubricating, 194, 196 removing, 282 removing, 135, 212 overhauling, 197 Snug, described, 36, 463 replacing, 115, 131–132, 133 Shimano Hollowtech II crankset, 290 Sockets, 457 right-hand, 84–89 Shimano pedals, 304, 313, 318 Solvents, 29, 136, 179, 194, 288, 316 satellite, 102, 103 bearings in, 311 chain, 55, 56 troubleshooting, 141–142 disassembling, 312 citrus-based, 30, 55, 56, 57, 195, 294, twist, 459 reassembling, 314 365, 368, 393 Shifting, 33, 65, 77, 85, 114, 119, 124, 204 Shimano shift levers, 128, 131–132 Spacers, 177–178, 180, 191, 279, 297, 343, compatibility between brands, 146–147 Shimano SPD cleats, 304 361, 364, 365, 367, 372, 457 cyclocross, 132–135 Shimano SPD pedals, 306, 308 bleed, 246 improving, 92, 95, 101, 112, 141 Shimano SPD-R cleats, 305, 307 installing, 245, 373, 375 problems with, 77, 92, 132, 266, 429 Shimano SPD-R pedals, 304, 308 tubular, 187

INDEX Spanners, 453, 457 Sponges, 4, 15, 32 thickness of, 343, 406 Specialized cranks, 259, 262–263 Spring tension, adjusting, 139, 217, 219, threaded, 372, 406–407 485 Specialized S-Works cranks, 260, 263–264 222, 230–231 threadless, 338, 340–341, 342, 372, 406 Specialized spindles, 263 Spring-tension adjusting nut, 223, 231 tightening, 362 Speedplay cleats, 306 Square taper, 284, 299 Stem clamps, 232, 337, 340, 341–342, Speedplay Frog pedals, 311, 316, 319 cartridge-bearing, 283 343, 344, 346, 357, 364, 367, 439 Speedplay Light Action Chrome-Moly loose-bearing, 278 closing, 377 pedals, 311, 316, 317 Squealing, brake, 216, 233–235, 238, opening, 348, 360 Speedplay Light Action Ti pedals, 315 253–254, 431 Stem height, 342 Speedplay pedals, 304, 307, 311, 315, SRAM, 88, 92, 133, 137, 145, 291, 458 adjusting, 341, 439 317, 320 SRAM brake levers, 77 Stem length, 442, 458 Speedplay Speedy Luber grease-injection reach adjustment for, 213–214 bike fit and, 437 fitting, 315 SRAM brakes Stems, 20, 337–353, 361, 372, 442, 458, Speedplay SS pedals, 315 dual-pivot sidepull, 216 461 Speedplay X/1 pedals, 311, 315, 316, 317 vacuum-bleeding, 249–250 adjusting, 341–345, 369, 377–378 Speedplay X/2 pedals, 311, 315, 316, 317 SRAM chains, 59, 67, 147 aluminum, 345 Speedplay X/3 pedals, 311, 315, 316 SRAM cogsets, 198, 204 carbon-fiber, 345 Speedplay X/5 pedals, 311, 315, 316 SRAM cranks, 275 clamp-type, 340–341 Speedplay Zero cleats, 306 SRAM cutter, 95 cyclocross, 376–377 Speedplay Zero pedals, 311, 315, 317 SRAM derailleurs, 99, 141, 204 forks and, 344–345, 346 Spider, 457 SRAM DoubleTap levers, 77–78, 85, 94, front-opening, 377 Spider arms, 267, 269, 296, 297 352 gooseneck, 412 Spindles, 150, 259, 262–263, 282, 287, removing shifter mechanism from, installing, 341–344, 344–345, 367, 373 289, 292, 293, 294, 302, 303 133–135 maintaining, 45 bottom bracket, 448 replacing cable in, 98–99 positioning, 353, 445 installing, 279, 280 SRAM inner stop, 147, 150 quill, 344–345, 347 ISIS, 264, 276, 278, 284 SRAM master link, 43, 71 removing, 341, 344, 345–347, 367 non-integrated, 278 SRAM PowerLink, 70, 71 replacing, 37, 345, 351 pedal, 306, 443, 447 SRAM PowerLock links, 70 steering tubes and, 337, 342, 344, pipe, 261 SRAM shift levers, 128, 129, 146 345–347, 367, 377–378 square-taper, 261 SRAM/Truvativ GXP, 290 stuck, 341, 345–347 titanium, 264 SRAM/Truvativ GXP bottom brackets, threadless, 360 Splined pedal-spindle removal tool, 6 281, 283 track/sprint bike, 340 Splines, 240, 241, 457 SRAM/Truvativ GXP cranks, 291–292 troubleshooting, 377–378 rotor, 240, 241 SRAM/Truvativ GXP cups, 290 Straddle cables, 220, 227, 228, 230, 234, Spoke holes, 162, 172 SRAM/Truvativ GXP spindles, 292 254, 458 Spoke prep compound, 382 Standover clearance, 415, 437, 438, 441, adjusting, 222, 229 Spoke tension, 172, 379, 395, 396, 400 443, 458 Stronglight bottom brackets, 278, 287, balanced, 383 Stan’s NoTubes, 162, 170, 201, 202 299, 424 comparing, 391 Star-Fangled Nut, 357, 458 Stronglight cranks, 259 increasing, 394 Star nut installation tool, 7 Stronglight headsets, 368 relieving, 399 Star nuts, 342, 343, 357, 362, 458 SunTour, 144, 145 Spoke-tension gauge, 11 Steerers, 341, 343, 373, 378 SunTour “Ultra-6” freewheels, 144 Spokes, 151, 380–381, 457 Steering, 403, 416, 458 SunTour “Ultra-7” freewheels, 144 adjusting, 173, 174 cable tension and, 210 SW-R671 shifters, 80 aero, 174, 188, 381, 394 cyclocross, 203 Syringes, 7, 246, 247, 249, 250 aluminum, 174 inconsistent, 406 bladed, 381, 390 stiff, 430 TA cranks, 259 broken, 45–46, 153, 172, 174–175 Steering tubes, 226, 233, 338, 348, 350, Taillights, 13 converging parallel, 389, 397 361–362, 365, 369, 370, 373–374, Talcum powder, 2, 158 diverging parallel, 385 403, 405, 412, 458 Taya chains, opening, 59 double-butted, 398, 399, 400 aluminum, 340, 342 Taya Master Link, 71 first set of, 383–384, 385, 398 broken, 404 Tensioning, 219, 303, 307–308, 381, 382, fourth set of, 388–389 carbon-fiber, 340, 342, 343, 344, 351, 389–390, 399 lacing, 175, 383–389, 396–397, 398 362, 375 Tensioning nuts, 231 loosening, 46, 173, 174, 390, 391 checking, 410 Tent Sure tent-floor sealant, 203 pulling, 393, 394, 400 cutting, 373 Third Eye Chain Watchers, 93, 132, 147, replacing, 45, 46, 172, 175 forks and, 234, 406, 407, 408, 411 150, 297 rims and, 172–175 head tubes and, 375, 378 Thread taps, 7 second set of, 385–386, 398 headsets and, 357, 358, 360, 361, 367, Threadlock compounds, 7, 74, 116, 117, spare, 14, 46 368 187, 266, 268, 269, 307, 382, 400, static, 393, 394, 400 length of, 341, 342, 367, 373 407, 462 stressing, 393 locknuts and, 364 Threads third set of, 386–387, 398–399 metal, 343, 357, 375 damaged, 422, 423 tightening, 45, 173, 390, 391, 392, 393 securing, 340 locked, 34 twisted, 174 stems and, 337, 342, 344, 345–347, lubricating, 34 Spoking patterns 367, 377–378 303 Protectant, 40, 203 radial, 379, 384, 393, 394–396, 400 stiff, 234 Thumb levers, 119–120, 121, 122, 124, three-cross, 379, 395–396, 397–399, 401 stripped, 406–407 126, 127, 128, 458 two-cross, 395, 396–397, 401 stuck, 341 Tight, described, 35–36, 463

INDEX Tightness, 461 Trek Madone, 374 building, xi, 188, 379, 380–382, 486 classifying, 36, 463 integrated seat mast on, 331–332 393–394, 399–402 Time Alium pedals, 318 Trek seat-mast cap, installing, 331–332 checking, 19–20, 24, 33, 392 Time ATAC pedals, 318 Trek system, 274, 275 composite, 151 Time frames, 329 Truing, 45, 46, 172–174, 395, 399 cyclocross, 199–204, 400–402 Time pedals, 306, 307, 313, 314, 319 lateral, 390 disc, 151, 175 bearings in, 312 radial, 174, 391–393 disc-brake, 397–399 setting up, 303–304 rims and, 392 installing, 19, 22–23, 26–27, 243, 410, Time RXS pedals, 312 side-to-side, 390 421 Tire beads, 155, 159, 161, 162, 163, 458 Truing stands, 9, 172–173, 174, 389, 390, lacing, 383–389, 396–399 Tire casing, 160, 167, 201 391, 392 loose-bearing, 175 Tire inflaters, sealant-filled/compressed- Tubes, 418, 426 machine-built, 393–394 air, 14 butting, 417, 452 radial, 381, 383, 384, 394–396 Tire levers, 2, 13, 155, 159, 161, 458 carbon-fiber, 417 rear, 53, 175, 395, 397, 401 plastic, 163, 239 inspecting, 418–419 removing, 19, 20, 21–22, 25–26, 28, Tire pressure, 20, 36, 203 steel, 419 161, 164, 168, 176, 206–207, 244, rolling resistance and, 160 Teflon, 94 245, 347, 421 Tire pressure gauge, 7, 15 undamaged, 419 road, 162 Tires wing-shaped, 417 sealed-bearing, 175 adhesion, 200 Tubulars, 2, 13, 153, 155, 163–171, 201, spare, 15 checking, 19–20 401, 459 stiff, 425 cyclocross, 167, 168, 199–203 braking and, 172 three-cross, 395, 396, 397–399, 401 deflating, 25, 169, 170 cyclocross, 163, 166, 168, 169, truing, 37, 45, 46, 175, 391 efficiency of, 188 199–200, 203 tubeless, 201–202 flat, 19, 39–40 gluing/taping, 164–168, 169, 200 two-cross, 395, 396–397, 401 inflating, 42, 160, 167, 168 patching, 168–169 Wheels Manufacturing, 137, 289, 364, installing, 156, 159, 161, 162–163 sealing, 170, 200 424 maintaining, 32, 171 spare, 167 Wheelsmith Spoke-Prep, 34 mounting, 42, 163, 167 stretching, 165 White Industries, 187 removing, 37, 41, 153, 156, 158, 159, tread patterns on, 202 Wilier Trestina BB94 system, 274, 275 161–162, 163, 169, 410 Tufo tubular gluing tape, 166 Wilier Trestina Cento 1 integrated seat rims and, 401 Tufo tubulars, 165, 166, 200 mast, 331 road, 151, 153, 156, 160–163, 206 Wilier Trestina frame, 283 spare, 168 Uniglide chains, 144 Wippermann chain-elongation gauge, 59 thread count of, 160 Union Cycliste International (UCI), 202 Wippermann chains, 59, 147 tread patterns on, 202 technical rules from, 444, 447, tools for, 67 tubeless, 153, 156, 160–163, 170–171, 448–449 Wippermann ConneX link, 71, 73, 75 199, 200, 201, 202, 203 Units, conversion between, 463, 473 Wire, 14, 110 types of, 199–202, 203 Universal calipers, 215 Wobbling, 172, 174, 250, 266, 299, 390 TL-EW01, 103, 104, 106, 110 UT-CG020EPS tool, 110 Wrenches, 24, 177, 459 TL-EW02 tool, 103, 104, 106 adjustable, 2, 255, 267, 286 Toe overlap, 413, 437, 439 Valve-core removers, 6, 171 Allen, 451 Tool Kits Valve cores, 154, 170–171 box-end, 35, 90, 218, 239, 248 Level 1: 1, 15 Valve extenders, 155, 164 chain, 453 Level 2: 1, 4, 6–7 drinking-straw-type, 153, 154 combination, 14 Level 3: 1, 7, 9 removable-core, 165 cone, 6, 218, 317 Tools, xi, 1, 12, 39 Valve stems, 154, 155, 156, 158–159, 163, headset, 6, 362–363 carried on long/multiday trips, 14–15 165, 167, 170, 171, 172, 201, 430 hex, 128 carried on rides, 12–15 Valves, 162, 163 open-end, 2, 13, 35, 108, 182, 222, for cyclocross racing, 15, 17 Vise Grip, 193 283, 462 Toothbrushes, 185, 191, 288, 294 Vise Whip, 190, 191 pedal, 2, 15, 303, 314 Top caps, 343, 345, 360, 361, 362, 375 Vises, 6, 218, 370 Presta valve-core, 170 Top cups, installing, 369 bench-mounted, 7 socket, 6, 35, 185, 212, 263 Top tubes, 413, 426, 458 stuck stems and, 347 spoke, 2, 9, 11, 14, 17, 45, 46, 382, 389, bike fit and, 437–438 Vittoria Mastik’One rim cement, 167, 168 390 length of, 415, 437, 441–442 Vittoria Pit Stop, 163, 170 torque, xi, 7, 35, 263, 279, 360, 459, sloping, 41, 438, 441 Vittoria tube stubs, 155 461–462 Torque, xi, 35, 377, 458–459 Vittoria tubular tires, 164 Torx, 6, 35, 459 bolt, 462–463 Von Braun, Werner: quote of, 19 Torx T25/T30, 13, 128, 212, 241, 268 calculating, 461–463 Y-, 174 rechecking, 262, 263, 264 Wedges, 334, 344, 345, 346 recommended, 462 expander, 330, 454 Yokes, 376, 459 Track bikes, 22, 190 Weinmann calipers, 215 Traction, 163, 202–203 Wheel-retention tabs, 22, 23, 459 Zinn & the Art of Mountain Bike Trek cupless integrated headset, 369, Wheels, 337, 419, 425 Maintenance (Zinn), 236, 324 375 bent, 45, 427 hubs, 182, 183 Trek frames, 280–281 for big riders, 399–400 Zwanzig, Carl: quote of, 413

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Aero bars, 545 Bottom bracket shells, 285 Campagnolo brakes, 21, 227 clip-on, 349 threaded, 272 Campagnolo chains extensions for, 350 Bottom bracket tap sets, 10 breaking, 64 Air cartridges, 13 Bottom bracket tools, 5, 34 connecting, 64 Air compressors, 10 Bottom brackets length of, 62 Antitwist tool, 10, 381 adjusting, 284 Campagnolo derailleurs, tension screw Avid Shorty Ultimates 221 cup-and-cone, 275 adjustment for, 89 Axle-clamp tools, 10 height of, 438 Campagnolo EPS magnet kit, 11, 104 Axle nuts, loosening, 22 threadless, 280 Campagnolo EPS metallic cable, 105 Axles Brake arms, cylindrical, 224 Campagnolo Ergopower (EP) levers installing, 285 Brake bridges, 215 cable-release button on, 207 pushing on, 180 Brake calipers exploded, 118 cable-actuated post-mount, 242 opening cover of, 106 Barrel adjusters, 87 disc-, 252 operating, 78 turning, 208 hydraulic, 242, 252 Campagnolo Escape Ergopower (EP) Base tape, 265 tightening, 215 levers, 123 Batteries Brake levers Campagnolo headsets, 361 Di2, 102 standard, 232 Campagnolo Hiddenset, 358 EPS, 102 top-mount, 232 Campagnolo indexed shifters, 130 BB30/BB90 bearing removers, 10 Brake pads Campagnolo levers, 130, 131 BB30 bearings, 292 adjusting, 216 Campagnolo Nuovo Record shifters, 131 BB30 bottom brackets, 272 cottered, 237 Campagnolo Power Torque cranksets, 260 installing snaprings in, 282 cotterless, 237 pulling bearing off of, 293 BB30 cranks, 273 height of, 225 Campagnolo ProFit pedals, wrench for, 309 BB30 reamer, 11 offset of, 225 Campagnolo QS Ergopower (EP) levers, 123 BB86 bottom brackets, 280 removing, 237 Campagnolo Super Record EPS BB90 bottom brackets, 274, 281 toeing in, 225 derailleurs, 108 BB386 bottom brackets, 271, 280 Brake posts, 224 Campagnolo Ultra-Shift Ergopower (EP) BB386 cranks, 271 Brakes levers, 125 BB386 external bearings, 272 ball-joint, 227 big hands inserts for, 115 BB386 spacers, 272 cantilever, 207, 221, 224, 227 Campagnolo UltraTorq cranksets, 263, 281 Bearing covers, 288 center-pivot, 206, 219 Cane Creek zero stack press-in internal Bearing cups center-pull, 206, 207 headset, 355, 357 adjustable, 286 centering, 219 Cantilever angles, 228 external-bearing, 290 curved-face, 227 Cantilever posts, 222 installing, 275 dual-pivot, 206 Carbon-grip compound, 5 removing, 275 releasing, 21 Cartridge bearings, 189, 277 Bearing seals, removing, 288 sidepull, 206, 207, 208, 219 pressed-in, 364 Bearings V-, 207, 235 removing, 183, 184 drop-in, 317 Brooks saddles, 322 Cash, 13 installing, 285 Brushes, 16 Casing, fixing, 42 pressing, 185, 187 cylindrical, 16 Cassettes, 189 removing, 292 Buckets, 16 Cell phones, 13 standard, 189 Bushings, bottom bracket, 11 Cellophane, 157 Bike cleaners, 16 Cement Bike dimensions, 441 Cable-end caps, crimping, 96 contact, 8 Bike stands Cable-fixing bolts, adjusting, 209 rim, 4 fixed, 8 Cables Chain breakers, 16, 59, 63 portable, 4, 16 brake, 9, 16, 47 Chain cleaners, 30, 56 race mechanic, 10 derailleur, 9, 100 Chain-elongation gauges, 3, 10 Bike wash fluid, 5 installing, 211 Chain keepers, 10, 16 Bits loosening, 47 Chain links, 59 electric drill, 10 routing, 133 loosening, 63 metric hex-key, 8 shift, 16, 99 spare, 14, 16 Torx, 8 taping down, 352 stiff, 63 Blankets, 14 threading, 99 twisted, 44 Boots, rubber, 16 tightening, 209 Chain lube, 14, 16 Bosses Cage-stop screws, removing/replacing, Chain tools, 3, 14, 65 derailleur, 90 140 stiff links and, 63 down-tube shifter, 87 Campagnolo adapter cups, 280 Chain wear, checking for, 58 487 Bottom bracket facer, 10 Campagnolo bottom brackets, 260 Chain whips, 5, 8 Chainlines, measuring, 149 Double-chainring setup, 61 Hacksaws, 4 488 Chainring bolts, removing/installing, 266 Drivetrains, parts for, 9 Hammers, ball-peen, 5, 8 Chainring guards, 296 Dropout-alignment tools, 10, 409, 422 Handlebar tape Chainring-nut tool, 5 Dropouts, 83 removing, 347 Chainrings adjuster screws on, 27 wrapping, 352 asymmetrical teeth on, 265 aligning, 409 Handlebars, 232 chain length and, 61 measuring space between, 408 cowhorn, 349 cyclocross, 296 rear, 422 installing, 349 damaged, 265 rear-entry, 26 positioning, 445 shifting ramps, 265 width of, 421 Hanger-alignment tool, 10 straightening, 266 DT Swiss, tools from, 381 Hangers third, 258 DT Swiss freehubs alignment of, 420 tooth-number/speed-number stamps lubricating, 198 cable, 209, 220, 235 on, 267 removing, 198 Hats, 16 Chains, 9 Duct tape, 14, 16 Head tubes, 415 broken, 43 Dust caps, removing, 178 Headlights, 14 cleaning, 28, 30, 55 Dust covers, removing, 195 Headset-cup remover, 8, 370 jammed, 43 Headset cups length of, 61 Electrical tape, 3 pressed-in, 374 lubricating, 31, 54 Enduro tool, 290 removing, 370 Cleat contacts, lubricating, 320 Expander plugs, 339 threadless, 339 Cleats, centering, 305 Extensions, types of, 350 Headset presses, 8, 280, 374 Clinchers, 152 External-cup bottom bracket bearing Headsets removing, 155 tool, 10 cartridge-bearing, 359 Cog picks, 16 cupless internal, 355 Cogs, 189 Facing tool, 10 integrated, 358 chain length and, 61 Feeler gauges, 11 loosening, 360 cleaning, 29, 190 Files, 4 press-in internal, 355, 357 Cogsets, 9 Fishing line, 9 threaded, 339, 356 Compression bolts, loosening/tightening, Fixed cups, loosening/tightening, 285 threadless, 338, 339, 340, 354, 360 340 Fixing bolts, 225 tight, 360 Cones, seating, 180 Fork-crown race Hex keys, 3, 16, 34, 303 Crank bolts, removing/installing, 259 removing, 371 High gear, 85 Crank Brothers Eggbeater pedals, 318 setting, 374 Housing, cable, 95 Crankarms Fork-crown-race punch, 8, 10 Hub bearing press, 11 installing, 259 Fork post mounts, 242 Hubs removing, 259 Fork shudder, 234 cartridge-bearing, 176 Cranks Forks cup-and-cone, 176 assembling, 263 alignment of, 411 loose-bearing, 176 cyclocross, 296 carbon-fiber, 405 rear, 189 double, 258 clamping, 346 rotating, 387 integrated-spindle, 258 cyclocross, 405 triple, 258 damaged, 407 ID, 13 Crowfoot sockets, 11 disc-brake, 415 Indexed shifters, 130 Crown-race removers, 371 installing, 366 Injectors, 4 Cutters road, 405 Inner tubes box, 288 steel, 404 knotting, 41 cable, 4, 16 steering tubes and, 358 removing, 155 hose, 11 threaded, 338 seating, 159 housing, 96 Frames spare, 2, 13, 14 Cyclocross, tools for, 16 alignment of, 412 Inseam, measuring, 440 Cyclocross bikes, xv carbon-fiber, 415, 416 Integrated-spindle external-bearing Cylinders, cutaway view of, 239 cyclocross, 415, 416 tool, 5 dimensions of, 414 International Standard (IS) mounts, 242 Degreasers, 5, 16 parts of, 414 Derailleurs road, 415 Jackets, 16 adjusting, 91 Freehubs, 189 Jockey wheels, 100 band-clamp, 90 lubricating, 196 cartridge-bearing, 137 bypassing, 49 pressing bearings in, 187 cleaning, 29, 55 cables and, 100 Freewheel removers, 8 Junction A, zip-tying, 104 damaged, 49 Freewheels, 189 Junction B, 107 front, 48, 90, 91 Friction shifters, 130, 131 housing loops and, 96 Front-end geometry, 404 Keys locking, 50 FSA road cranks, 269 hex, 3, 16, 34, 303 opening, 48 Fulcrum bottom brackets, 260 KMC Missing Link, 70 pivots of, 138 Knee bend, measuring, 324 rear, 50, 82, 89, 96, 136, 139 Gloves, rubber, 16 Knee-to-handlebar clearance, 439 vertical clearance for, 91 Glue, applying, 157 Dishing tools, 8, 392 Grease, 2 Lacing, 175, 384, 385, 386, 387, 388 Double-bend extensions, 350 Grease guns, 8 Level 1 Tool Kits, 2–3

ILLUSTRATION INDEX Level 2 Tool Kits, 4–5 Pedro’s Pro Chain tool, 65 Sampson Stratics pedals, 310 Level 3 Tool Kits, 8–9 Pedro’s Vise Whip, 5, 8 Schrader valve-core remover, 5 489 Lickton’s SuperLink, 70 PF24 bottom brackets, 280 Schrader valves, 153 Limit screws, 83, 92 PF24 cup remover rocket, 8 Scissors, 16 high-gear, 85 PF30 bottom bracket remover, 8 Screwdrivers, 13 low-gear, 86 PF30 bottom brackets, 271, 280 bent-handle nipple, 381 Link-wire carrier, 229 Pin spanners, 5, 9, 34, 286 bent-shaft nipple, 10 Liquid wrench, 8 Pins large, 16 Locknuts pushing in, 63, 64 long/thin, 16 loosening, 177, 363 removing, 59 Phillips-head, 3 tightening, 177, 181, 364 Pistons, 239 standard slot-head, 3 Lockring removers, 191, 241 Pivot bolts, removing/replacing, 140 Sealants, 4, 9 Lockring spanners, 5, 34 Pliers, 70 injectable, 171 Lockring tools, cog, 5 channel-lock, 5 latex, 170 Lockrings master-link, 8, 70 Seals removing, 191 needle-nose, 3, 16 removing, 185 tightening, 286 snapring, 5 square, 239 Long valve-core remover, 5, 8 PressFit bottom brackets, 280 Seat bags, 13 Look cleats Pressure sprayers, 16 Seat masts, integrated, 330 drill pattern, 304 Presta valves, 153 Seatposts with mark for pedal center, 305 Prestacycle inflator, 11 adjusting bolts and, 326 Look Keo pedals, 310 Prestacycle valve chucks, 11 carbon, 325 Look pedals, 310 ProGold chain gauge, 58 installing, 329 tension release on, 308 Pullers, 16 single-bolt, 326 Low gear, 86 bearing, 11 two-bolt, 326 Lubrication, chain, 3, 31, 54 crank, 11, 262 Setscrews, removing, 139 Pumps, 2, 13 Shifters, cables and, 99 Magnets, telescoping/articulating, 8 floor, 16 Shimano 747/535 pedals, 318 Mallets, soft, 8 Punctures Shimano axles Master links, 16 patching, 157 cone/locknut of, 315 Matches, 14 removing, 308 Mavic cartridges, 277 Quick-release (QR) levers, opening, 22 Shimano brakes, 206 Mavic hub pin spanners, 9 tightening, 23 turning setscrew on, 216 Mavic Ksyrium axle/freehub, removing, 196 Quick-release (QR) skewers, 185 Shimano Center Lock, 241 Mavic splined spoke wrenches, 10 Quills, 302, 316, 339 Shimano chains Measurements, taking, 440 breaking, 64 Miter clamp, 5 Racing bikes, xii-xiii connecting, 64 Morningstar dial indicator, 10 Rags, 2, 4, 16 Shimano cutters, 96 Morningstar Drumstix forks, 251 Rain gear, 14 Shimano derailleurs, 139, 140 Morningstar Freehub Buddy, 8, 194, 195 Razor blades, 4 Shimano Dura-Ace 7900 brake levers, Morningstar J-tool, 8 Return-spring tension, adjusting, 231 reach adjustment for, 214 Return springs Shimano Dura-Ace 7970 Di2 electronic Needle, 9 adjusting, 231 aerobar shifters, 80, 103 Needle bearings, 359 removing/replacing, 140 Shimano Dura-Ace 7970 Di2 electronic Nipples, 380 Rim strips, 158 derailleurs, 103, 108 Rim tape, scraping, 165 Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 wires, 107 Outboard motor gear oil, 9 Rims Shimano Dura-Ace Octalink spindles, 277 Outerwear, 13 bent, 47 Shimano Dura-Ace SPD-R pedals, 310 clincher, 199, 401 Shimano Dura-Ace STI levers, 116 Pants, waterproof, 16 deep, 401 Shimano freehubs, 195 Park Tool fixing, 47 Shimano Hollowtech II crankset, 258 BBT-39 bearing remover, 292 tubeless, 162 removing/installing, 259 CBP-5/CBP-3 bearing/crankarm tubular, 199 Shimano SPD cleats, drill pattern, 304 pullers, 11 Ritchey brakes, 227 Shimano SPD pedals, tension release CPB-3 puller, 293 Road bikes, sloping-top-tube, 441 on, 308 CT-3 chain tool, 65 Rohloff gauge, 58 Shimano SPD-R cleats, drill pattern, 304 master-link pliers, 70 Rohloff Revolver chain tool, 65 Shimano ST cranks, 269 positioning, 260 Rotor-alignment levers, 11 Shimano STI brake/shift levers, 79 saw guide/threadless, 11 Rotors tightening, 212 Parts washing tank, 8 bent, 251 Shimano TL-CN23 tool, 65 Patch kits, 3, mounting, 240 Shimano TL-CN32 tool, 65 Pawls, lubricating, 196 truing, 251 Shimano Ultegra SPD pedals, 310 Pedal springs, lubricating, 320 Rubbing alcohol, 3 Shimano XTR cranks, 269 Pedals Shop aprons, 4 cage-type, 302 S-bend extensions, 350 Shops, well-stocked, 10 clip-in, 310, 311 Saddles Single-bend extensions, 350 cyclocross, 318 adjusting, 323 Skewers installing, 303 installing, 327, 328 bolt-on, 22 quill, 302, 316 leather, 322 quick-release, 185 removing, 303 positioning, 444 Slam bar, 350

ILLUSTRATION INDEX Snaprings, installing, 282 Stems Truing 490 Sockets, 185 aluminum, 339 lateral, 173 Solvents, 30 cutaway, 339 radial, 391 Spacers, 296 positioning, 444 Truing stands, 9 Speedplay Frog pedals, 318 quill, 339 Tubulars, 13, 152 Speedplay Light Action Ti pedals, 311 threadless, 338 stretching, 165 Speedplay SS pedals, 311 Straddle cables Tufo tubular gluing tape, 166 Speedplay X/1 pedals, 311 adjusting, 229 Speedplay X/2 pedals, 311 double-ended, 229 Union Cycliste International (UCI), techni- Speedplay Zero pedals, 311 offset stop for, 230 cal rules from, 446 Spider arms open/closed, 228 installing, 269 securing brake cables to, 230 Valve-core removers, Schrader, 5 removing, 269 Straight extensions, 350 Valve cores Spindles, square-taper, 277 Stronglight cartridges, 277 drinking-straw-type, 154 Splined cartridge bottom bracket tool, 5 removable-core, 154 Splined pedal-spindle removal tool, 5 Taillights, 13 Valves, finishing at, 159 Splines, large, 192 Talcum powder, 3 Vise Whip, 191 Spoke holes, offset, 385 Taya Master Link, 71 Vises Spoke tension, relieving, 393 Tension screws, adjusting, 89 fork-crown-race removal and, 371 Spoke-tension gauge, 10 Tensioning nuts, 231 large, 8 Spokes, 380 Thread taps, 8 medium, 5 adjusting, 390 Threadlock compounds, 4 Vittoria tube stubs, 154 broken, 46 Time Alium pedals, 318 converging parallel, 389 Time ATAC pedals, 318 Wedges diverging parallel, 386 Time cleats, drill pattern, 304 expander, 339 first set of, 384, 399 Time Criterium pedals, 310 freeing, 344 lacing, 175, 384, 385, 386, 387, 388 Time RXS pedals, 310 Wheels loosening, 45, 173 Tire beads, 155 disc-brake, 398, 399 second set of, 385, 386, 399 Tire inflaters, sealant-filled/compressed- installing, 25, 26, 27 spare, 14 air, 14 lacing, 384, 385, 386, 387, 388 third set of, 386, 388, 399 Tire levers, 2, 13, 155 radial, 395 tightening, 45, 173 Tire pressure gauge, 8, 16 removing, 25, 26 wrapping, 46 Tires road, 152 Spoking patterns clincher, 9, 14 spare, 16 radial, 395 installing, 159 three-cross, 395 three-cross, 380, 395 tubeless, 162 two-cross, 397 two-cross, 397 Tool Kits Wippermann ConneX link, 71 Sponges, 16 Level 1: 2–3 Wire, 14 Spring-tension adjusting nut, 221 Level 2: 4–5 Wrenches Square taper Level 3: 8–9 adjustable, 3 cartridge-bearing, 277 Tools Allen, 13 loose-bearing, 277 carried on long/multiday trips, 14 box-end, 3, 34 SRAM brake levers, reach adjustment carried on rides, 13 combination, 14 for, 213 for cyclocross racing, 16 cone, 5 SRAM derailleurs, routing, 100 Topeak/Spinergy valve extenders, 154 Crowfoot splined bottom bracket, 11 SRAM DoubleTap levers, 78, 134 Torx T10 bolts, 221 DT square spoke, 10 SRAM master link, 43 Track bikes, xv headset, 5, 14, 363, 364 SRAM PowerLink, 70 Trek cupless integrated headset, 358 liquid, 8 SRAM/Truvativ GXP cranks, 274 Trek Madone open-end, 3, 13, 34 Standover clearance, 438 BB90 bottom brackets, 274, 281 pedal, 3, 14, 303 Star nut installation tool, 8 carbon frame, 274 socket, 34 Steering, components of, 338 fork, 405 spoke, 2, 8, 10, 16, 34, 381, 382 Steering tubes, 339, 415 integrated seat mast on, 330 torque, 8, 34 cutting, 373 TRP EuroX cantilever brakes, 220 Torx, 13 forks and, 358 TRP Parabox hydraulic disc-brake cali- Torx T25/30, 5 Stem clamps, opening, 346 pers, bleeding, 247 types of, 34

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