| The Official Tour de France Bike Maintenance Book: How to Prep Your Bike Like the Pros Contributor(s): Edwardes-Evans, Luke (Author) |
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ISBN: 1629376922 ISBN-13: 9781629376929 Publisher: Triumph Books (IL) OUR PRICE: $22.46 Product Type: Hardcover Published: May 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Cycling - Transportation | Bicycles |
| Dewey: 629.287 |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 7.6" W x 9.5" (1.80 lbs) 208 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: At first glance, a Tour de France bike may look a lot like your own bicycle. It might even have the same model name and principal components. But on closer inspection, there are many subtle and pleasing differences which set these high-performance machines apart, thanks to the Tour mechanics working day in and day out at the cutting edge of bicycle technology. The Official Tour de France Bike Maintenance Book goes behind the scenes with the finest professional cycling technicians during the most grueling and high-pressure bike race in the world, sharing exclusive images, in-race stories, and professional tricks of the trade. Practical sections in each chapter explain how to perform essential maintenance tasks and personalize bikes like the pros. Combining intrigue and instruction, and featuring vivid images of classic bikes from the past 75 years of the Tour, this is a fascinating and indispensable guide for both cycling fans and competitors. |