FAQ from rec.bicycles.tech
draco.acs.uci.edu
"Frequently Asked Questions" list from the rec.bicycles.tech newsgroup. Valuable answers that give more details than most sources.
Chain-Suck in a Nutshell
fagan.co.za
Chain-Suck binds chains onto the teeth of chain-rings, and brings pedalling to an abrupt stop. Find out why, and how to resolve the problem.
Bicycle Maintenance Guide
bitrot.de
Summary of what an experienced cyclist has learned over the years.
Sheldon Brown
sheldonbrown.com
Building bicycle wheels by Sheldon "Wheels" Brown
CyberCycle
library.thinkquest.org
Repair Shop Notes
Sturmey Archer SW Hubs
my.ohio.voyager.net
Hints and tips for maintenance and repair of the "silent" Sturmey Archer hub.
Mountain Bike Repair
utahmountainbiking.com
Step-by-step bike tuneup and repair with color photos.
Home made cheap bright light
geocities.com
Detail of my experience making a 20W 12V 20 degree headlight for my bicycle commute.
Harris Cyclery
sheldonbrown.com
Articles about Bicycle Repair by Sheldon "Fixit" Brown
Bicycle Repair
members.aol.com
A Free Internet Presentation That Shows You How To Fix Bikes
BikeWebSite
bikewebsite.com
Step-by-step guides for bicycle tune-up and repair. A comprehensive, illustrated, online bicycle repair manual.
Wheel Building
terminalvelocity.demon.co.uk
Building bicycle wheels with mixed spoke patterns.
Bicycle Maintenance Guide and Riding Tips
in-berlin.de
Contains maintenance tips and tutorials categorized by topic.
United Bicycle Institute Technical Forum
bikeschool.com
Post questions and get answers. Also, provides search engine that researches archived postings.
BikeForums.net: Bicycle Mechanics
bikeforums.net
Topics include bicycle maintenance, repair and common issues and fixes.
Bicycling Maintenance & Technical Books
peteandedbooks.com
Repair, maintenance, frame & wheel building.
ProMechanics.com
promechanics.com
USA Cycling's advisory board for bicycle mechanics provides this site on how to become or locate professional race mechanics. Also, includes resources for the mechanic.
HPV Drivetrain Analyzer
soulbikes.com
Drivetrain evaluator for bicycles, tricycles and other HPV's that use chains, sprockets, geared cranks and hubs with 1:1 power transfer to environment, ie wheels rather than screws.
GeRZ Bicycle Gear Tables
home.i1.net
Learn to check and evaluate bicycle gear ratios to improve the efficiency of your road or off-road bike -- includes both 27" and 26" gear charts.
Ask the Mechanic
bikexchange.com
Andy the Mechanic, AKA Andy Wallen, fields technical and bicycle fix-it questions.