Zinn and the Art of Triathlon Bikes

Author(s): Lennard Zinn

SPORT

"Zinn & the Art of Triathlon Bikes" is the first and only book on the market that caters to the specific bike tuning and maintenance needs of triathletes. Using the successful format of his best-selling VeloPress books, Lennard Zinn guides triathletes through many triathlon-specific problems including shipping a bike safely from race to race. He also provides clear advice on equipment choice and upgrades to help readers make sensible choices as they advance through the sport. Triathletes will find more comfort and improve speed in the aerodynamic time trial position, increasing their enjoyment of the bike leg, which is the most technical leg of any triathlon race. Newcomers and experienced mechanics alike will benefit from the clear illustrations, exploded views of how components go together, and practical tips on how to completely and properly maintain all aspects of their tri bikes in order to ensure hours of trouble-free riding. Readers will also find help with deciding whether to tackle the maintenance project or head to the bike shop for repairs. The practical and time-saving tips in this book are not available in collected form elsewhere.


Product Information

Lennard Zinn is one of the world's leading authorities on bicycle repair. A master bicycle framebuilder and an enthusiastic rider and mechanic, Lennard is also the senior technical writer for VeloNews, the journal of competitive cycling. He is the author of the bestselling books Zinn & the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance and Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance.

General Fields

  • : 9781931382977
  • : Woodslane Pty Ltd
  • : Woodslane Pty Ltd
  • : 0.957
  • : 30 June 2007
  • : 280mm X 220mm X 22mm
  • : United States
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Lennard Zinn
  • : Paperback
  • : 629.28772
  • : 352
  • : b&w photos and diagrams