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By now, you know that Pugsley was created to go where standard “all terrain” bikes flounder. The floatation and traction afforded by large-volume, low-pressure tires can get you over and through otherwise unrideable terrain…sand, mud, wet rocks and roots, ice and many kinds of snow. The Pugsley frame has 135mm-spaced horizontal rear-loading dropouts with a derailleur hanger. This means you can set it up with a derailleured drivetrain or an internally-geared hub. Run it with a singlespeed freewheel or a fixed cog. You have lots of drivetrain choices. The stock fork accepts a 135mm rear mountain hub, just like the frame. This makes it easier to install and remove the wheel (a big tire on a big rim benefits from a wide opening), and it allows front and rear wheel interchangeability. This means you can have the ability to carry another full gear cluster, a singlespeed freewheel, or a fixed cog on the front wheel. And should something go wrong with your primary drivetrain, you have the option of swapping wheels and continuing on your journey or retreating to a place where you can make necessary repairs. In addition to the frameset, we offer the Pugsley as a complete bike. It features Large Marge rims with Larry and Endomorph tires, plus a nice mix of components chosen for their durability and value. Source: Surly Bikes
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Review of Zinn and the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance
Article by Glenn Page
Product Description
In ‘Zinn and the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance’, Lennard Zinn explains and demonstrates how to completely and properly maintain every component of a mountain bike, including chains, derailleurs, shifters, wheels, brakes, cranks, bottom brackets, pedals, saddles, seatposts, suspension systems, handlebars, stems, headsets, forks, and frames. He describes and rates every repair and counsels the novice bike mechanic how to decide whether or not to take the bike to a bike shop for professional attention. Extensive line drawings show how parts fit together and illustrate the tools required for every type of bike. Completely revised and updated to include the most recent information on state-of-the-art mountain bike components, emergency on-trail repair tricks are also explained.
Review
Whether you have a shiny new mountain bike or one that has been on more than a few trail rides, this book is a must to have in your collection.
Mountain biking is a little different than most sports, you’re usually out in the wilderness, miles away from the nearest phone or road, and putting yourself (and your bike) through a pretty gruelling workout. In ‘Zinn and the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance’, Lennard Zinn does a great job of making sure that if the bike part of the equation fails, you’ll know what to do. From suggesting what tools you should carry with you, teaching you how to use them, and giving you a quick lesson on how each work, this book covers it all.
The book uses illustrations instead of photos, so it’s easy to tell what’s going on, and it covers all the different types (and eras) of components that you’ll find. Coverage ranges from the basic (changing a flat tire) to the complex (changing your fork or bottom bracket) but is clear throughout.
I highly recommend this to anyone who’s doing serious riding and wants to learn more about how to tune and fix their bike. As your bike grows older and you take longer rides, things WILL break or wear out, and knowing what to do in those cases is well worth the price of the book.
Verdict
Hands down the best bike repair book out there. Make sure you get the latest version so you’ll be up to date on the latest componentry.
Get one and enjoy!
Rating
Rating:5/5
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