Mountain bikes are the all-purpose bikes of the modern generation and have become an integral part of the leisure landscape. Modern mountain bikes represent the Formula 1 of bicycle technology: High-quality materials and sophisticated technology such as cushioned Chassishydraulic disc brakes and smoothly functioning gears increase safety and mobility in the city and in the countryside.
A bike has to fit your body like a well-fitting item of clothing. Thomas Rögner gives valuable tips on buying and customising a mountain bike to suit your personal needs. Which frame material and which component quality you choose depends on your personal area of use and ultimately your budget. "The ultimate bike workshop" offers a guide on how to find the right frame size and bike geometry to feel comfortable on long tours. Touring, racing or freeriding - the mountain bike is an all-rounder, but there are different types depending on the area of use. Should it be a hard trail or a full suspension?
In this bike workshop, you will learn all about the right suspension travel, the different systems and also receive tips on tuning, conversion and maintenance of the popular models.
clipless pedals have experienced a similarly rapid development in the mountain bike market as Suspension forks behind them. While many bikers were initially sceptical about the fixed binding, safety pedals are now standard equipment. A pedal has a hard time in life. It is only ever pedalled. Give it some attention from time to time.
Despite all the technical innovations, even laymen can still carry out many repairs and maintenance work on their bikes themselves. Freshly screwed is half repaired. Being able to maintain and service a mountain bike yourself only requires a little skill and affordable basic equipment. Tool.
In this bike workshop, the author explains what is important, what you need for what in the gears and how to get rattling gears under control again quickly. You will also learn everything about the technology and maintenance of the bottom bracket, cranks and chain.
Plus: Brake systems in comparison - Which system is right for you: disc brakes, hydraulic brakes or V-brakes? The author explains step by step and with the help of pictures how you can fit, adjust and bleed disc brakes yourself.
Tip: If you clean and maintain your mountain bike regularly, you will save yourself a lot of repairs and minimise wear and tear. You will also discover defects in parts and frames when cleaning.
An important guide and the ideal aid for all technical questions relating to mountain bikes.
13th edition, 152 pages, 353 colour photos, 13 colour illustrations, format 16.5 x 24 cm, paperback, Delius Klasing Verlag
These Contents await you in "The ultimate bike workshop":
1. travelling safely
Mountain biking is fun and an outdoor experience. There are no limits to adventure on an off-road bike. With an optimally adjusted and maintained bike, you can even cross the Alps.
2. the right type of mountain bike
Touring, racing or freeriding - the mountain bike is an all-rounder, but there are also different types depending on the area of use. This also clarifies the question: Should it be a hard trail or a full suspension? Which type of mountain bike is right for you? Find out with our Buying advice.
3. everything about frames and components
The frame forms the chassis of a bike, the components determine the equipment. Which frame material and which component quality you choose depends on your personal area of use and ultimately your budget.
4. frame geometry and seating position
Too big or too small: it will be painful. A bike has to fit your body like a well-fitting item of clothing. This guide will help you find the right frame size and a bike geometry that makes you feel comfortable even on long tours.
5. the right tool
Freshly screwed is half repaired. Being able to maintain and service a mountain bike yourself only requires a little skill and affordable basic tools.
6. cleaning and care of the mountain bike
Rust and dirt don't stand a chance: cleaning and maintaining your mountain bike regularly saves you a lot of repairs and minimises wear and tear. What's more, you will discover defects in parts and frames when cleaning.
7. everything about the circuit
Everything is explained here: from the stop screw to XTR. What is important, what you need to know when Circuit for what, and how to get rattling gears back under control quickly.
8. mount bottom bracket, cranks and chain
It is constantly under stress and is also covered in dirt: The drivetrain of a mountain bike has to withstand high loads. Here you can find out everything about the technology and maintenance of the bottom bracket, cranks and chain.
9. the optimum braking system
Biting as never before: Disc brakes are the first choice for mountain bikers, offering excellent braking performance in all weathers. Hydraulic rim brakes and V-brakes are somewhat lighter and tried and tested, but are now only found on inexpensive mountain bikes.
10. fitting, adjusting and bleeding the brakes
You can fit, adjust and bleed disc brakes yourself. However, you need to pay close attention to the installation dimensions and the matching brake mounts and compatible hubs. Bleeding takes time, but is not rocket science.
11. headset: assembly and adjustment
It does its job almost invisibly: the headset between the fork and stem. It only becomes noticeable when it stops working. What is the best way to maintain it and what should you look out for when buying a new one?
12. maintain and adjust clipless pedals
Clipless pedals have undergone a similarly rapid development on the mountain bike market as suspension forks. Initially, many bikers were sceptical about the fixed binding, but now the safety pedals are standard equipment.
13. suspension fork lexicon and maintenance
One Suspension fork is now standard on mountain bikes. Everything you need to know about the right suspension travel, the different systems and tips on tuning, converting and maintaining the popular models.
14. how to maintain a full suspension
If the shock leaks and the joints crack, you have neglected the fully. A regular minor service will prolong the life of the full-suspension bike and definitely increase riding enjoyment.
15. all the tricks for suspension set-up
The best Fully becomes a lame duck if the suspension set-up is not right. With a few tricks, you can get the best out of your suspension - even without studying physics.
16. all about wheels and tyres
Stable, durable and lightweight at the same time: Impellers have to combine many opposites and take a lot of punishment off-road. This is how you find the best wheel and repair minor damage yourself.
17. the right handlebars and stem
How long, how high, how steep, how wide? The stem and handlebars are decisive for the riding position and steering characteristics. The controls on the bike can be changed with relatively little effort.
18. tips on saddle and seat post
Numbness and pain, sore bum - many saddles spoil the fun of biking. Here's a remedy: advice on the ideal seat and the right seat post.
19. how the self-build works
Building your own customised bike is fun and you really get to know your bike from the inside. Here are all the processes in the right order as step-by-step instructions.
