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Title: The Art of Wheelbuilding: A Bench Reference for Neophytes, Pros & Wheelaholics by Gerd Schraner ISBN: 0-9649835-3-2 Publisher: Buonpane Pubns Pub. Date: March, 1999 Format: Spiral-bound List Price(USD): $21.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.67 (3 reviews)
Rating: 2
Summary: Not quite there...
Comment: I'm not sure if this book was translated from German (my guess), but the grammar leaves much to be desired. Directions are often confusing due to diagrams and text that don't quite jibe. I would expect more from a truing section than "it is a trial and error process". Mr. Schraner obviously has a lot of knowledge, I just don't feel it comes through clearly in the book.
Rating: 4
Summary: Really good wheel building book
Comment: There are two well know wheel building books on the market. "The Bicycle Wheel" by Jobst Brandt is one, and the other is this book. While I like the Brandt book, I think this one is my favorite. Brandt's book is full of engineering explanation of how wheels work. I think that is important to know, but I want to know more about wheel building, not just the science behind wheels. Schraner's book concentrates more on actually building wheels and the sport of cycling. Also, the books physical form is easier to lay on a bench and use while actually building a wheel.
Rating: 5
Summary: Definitive guide for beginners and pro builders
Comment: With the most easy to follow directions, this book has helped a total novice become a sought after wheel builder. After building more that 30 sets in the last year, I still open the book and refer to various sections to "tighten" my technique. If you are simply a "bike freak" this makes for great reading. It helps you understand the importance of well built wheels.
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Title: The Bicycle Wheel by Jobst Brandt ISBN: 0960723668 Publisher: Avocet Pub. Date: October, 1998 List Price(USD): $24.99 |
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Title: Barnett's Manual: Analysis and Procedures for Bicycle Mechanics by John Barnett ISBN: 1931382298 Publisher: Velo Press Pub. Date: November, 2003 List Price(USD): $124.95 |
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Title: Zinn and the Art of Road Bike Maintenance by Lennard Zinn, Todd Telander, Jonathan Vaughters ISBN: 1884737706 Publisher: Velo Press Pub. Date: April, 2000 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Zinn and the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance 3 Ed by Lennard Zinn, Todd Telander ISBN: 1884737994 Publisher: Velo Press Pub. Date: 09 September, 2001 List Price(USD): $21.95 |
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Title: Atomic Zombie's Bicycle Builder's Bonanza by Brad Graham, Kathy McGowan ISBN: 0071422676 Publisher: McGraw-Hill/TAB Electronics Pub. Date: 14 October, 2003 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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