The Chainbreaker Bike Book: A Rough Guide to Bicycle Maintenance

(Paperback, 2nd Second Edition, Second ed.)

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A hand-illustrated and accessible introduction to the world of bike repair! Through working at both Plan B Bike Project and French Quarter Bicycles in New Orleans, the co-authors have gathered a wealth of experience to share with would-be mechanics. This book is a complete repair manual to get budding cyclists started on choosing, fixing, and riding their bike. It also reprints all four issues of the Chainbreaker zine, whose originals were destroyed in Hurricane Katrina.

Reviews

"Not only a great roughguide to bycicle maintenance, but is also a nice effort to recuperate and share part of the culture that disasters, like hurricane Katrina in this case, threaten to destroy." --"Disaster Bound"
"The folks that put out the helpful, clear, beautiful guide Chainbreaker, that really liberates bikers from bike repair people, are American heroes." --"Roctober"
"The perfect intro for someone who's getting into bicycling and wants to learn more about their bike." --"Make Magazine"
"This book is a double treasure. It aims at empowering and teaching readers to do their own repairs and save money. The emphasis is on ordinary bikes and not on high-end road bikes." --Terry Lowe, "Momentum Magazine"
Shelley and Ethan obviously put a great deal of time and energy into not only riding and thinking about bicycles, but also examining their relationship to them. With warmth, charm, and knowledge to spare, "Chainbreaker" gives the joy of bicycle maintenance back to who it belongs: The People. One of the most inspiring, dedicated projects in the world of independent publishing. -Golnar Nikpour, "MAXIMUMROCKNROLL"
Shelley is enthusiastic about all aspects of bike culture. Her writing is packed with personal stories, advice, and historical information on bikes. A great read for anyone who is into bikes or wants to learn more about todays DIY bike culture. -Sean Stuart, "NEWPAGES," "THOUGHTWORM ZINE"

Author Bio

Shelly Lynn Jackson is a bike mechanic and the author of the zine Chainbreaker. Ethan Clark is the author of Leaning with Intent to Fall. They both live in New Orleans.