Zinn & The Art of Road Bike Maintenance, 5th. Edition Book

Don't let the name fool you - although this book focuses on road bikes and not cyclocross, 90% of the material covers your 'cross bike too. Zinn's is the world's best-selling repair and maintenance guide, constantly updated to keep up with the latest technologies. Plus the author is just a cool dude, serving as technical writer for Velonews and running a frame building business offering bikes for big and tall athletes.  Cyclocross is very hard on equipment and requires special prep pre-race and plenty of ongoing maintenance throughout the season. In nearly 500 pages, Zinn’s guide includes simple instructions for hundreds of bike maintenance and repair jobs to keep your cyclocross bike running smooth: Basics: How to fix a flat tire, lube a bicycle chain, adjust the brakes Emergency repairs: How to fix a broken chain, tighten loose spokes, repair a bent derailleur Easy shifting: How to adjust shifters, derailleurs, and cables for clean and smooth shifting Wheels: How to true a wheel