2 x dumb questions re maintenance

fatbloke8

I have two questions apologies if these have been asked before but I tried a search and got a load of random results back.

I have a very cheap and basic road bike (until c2w scheme kicks in December at least then it gets turned into a commuter hack as the bug has bit) it does not have any eyelets to take mudguards but I was told that you can buy “clip on” mud guards is this correct? and could anyone recommend any makes. (54 cm alu frame 700/23 28c wheels. I don't like the look of mudguards on a bike so I am more than happy for these to be temporary.

Whilst on the topic of maintenance does anyone know of a good book/manual or a good website or e book or similar where bike maintenance is discussed in detail?
I am a bit of a numb nuts when it comes to working on bikes (probably because I've never done it before) and would like to have some reference material just for a comfort factor even though I am sure a lot of stuff is simple. The manual I had come with my bike is next to useless.

Any help much appreciated

Many thanks

Anonymous

Try this -

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=clip+on+mudguards

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=bicycle+maintenance+book

See how you get on

robmanic1

This site is useful;


http://www.parktool.com/

Agent57

On the subject of mudguards, I use SKS Race Blades on my bike (700c wheels). They're not clip-on, as such. More "strap-on", but removal and fitting are quick and simple.

Anonymous

The only thing with the clip ons like race blades are that unless fitted prefectly they rattle and can come loose, the amount of times people stop to adjust them on club runs and training rides is very amusing!

I am complete bike tart however I still have full mudguards on my everyday bike...

Anonymous

This is my favourite maintenance site -

http://www.sheldonbrown.com/

salsarider79

My Raceblades have never come loose, and I used it to commute to work over the winter (About 100miles per week)
Re maintainence: I learnt from watching how people did things and coppied them. I ended up working at that bike shop (Streetlifecycles in Norwich) and built my Langster a new set of wheels, fitted new sets of cranks/BB, etc...

fatbloke8

NapoleonD wrote:

Try this -

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=clip+on+mudguards

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=bicycle+maintenance+book

See how you get on

Thanks Napoleon believe it or not I have googled but being new to cycling and buying off the internet is not a great combination. There are loads of clip on mudguards and books but will all of them be right for me? according to the vendors every book and mudguard are the most perfect for me and fit for purpose . I wanted to see if any of the more experienced hands on here had bought something similar, were happy with what they bought and could possibly recommend something that may just fit the bill,

EDIT: NapoleonD just saw the rest of your posts :oops: thank you for the advice

Anonymous

Heh heh, no worries! I have an issue with always being sarcastic on the first post...

FWIW I have the Zinn and the art of bicycle maintenance and the Haynes Bike Manual books. Both are OK but t'interweb is bet as it is always up to date.

If you had to get clip on guards then SKS Race Blades are the way to go...

rogerthecat

http://bicycletutor.com

Works for me.