A complete facsmile of a 1938 book called "Cycling Book of Maintenance". An easy-to-follow introduction to The Bicycle, its componants and accessories.
We often get asked if any books about vintage bicycles and maintenance of them are available to buy. Sadly until now, there has been very little. But this little book we hope will now provide most the information someone restoring a vintage bicycle would need and provides and in-valuable insight into british bicycle production at the time. It will also prove to be an in-valuable book for any would-be vintage bicycle enthusiast.
Contents of the book include the following:
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The bottom bracket.
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Bracket assembly
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The chain wheel and cranks
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Refitting the cranks and truing the chain wheel
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Chain wheel mountings and pedal construction
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Pedal overhaul
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The steering head
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The saddle and its fixing
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The rear hub
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Sprockets and free wheel
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The front hub
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Hub brakes
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Cable brakes
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Caliper brakes
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Stirrup (rod) brakes
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Spokes and their care
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Rims, tyres and tubes
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Puncture repairs
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General Maintenance
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Lighting sets
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Hub gears
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Gear controls
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Gear calculations
Also included in the book are about 20 period adverts for well known british bicycle and cycle componants manufacturers of the time. The book is 21cm x 15cm and has 70 pages packed full of infomation regarding the overhauling and maintenance of a vintage bicycle.
Price: Just £10.00
