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Tables of Contents for Building Your Perfect Bike
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
What This Book Is All About
9
4
What's the Difference?
9
2
The Projects
11
1
About the Photos
12
1
The Ride's the Thing
12
1
Before You Build
13
16
Of Hammers and Bicycles
13
1
What Do You Need?
13
2
Have a Fit
15
1
The Right Size
16
1
No Time to Be Proud
17
1
You're the Judge
18
1
Can You Spell ``Frustration''?
19
1
Special Parts, Special Tools
20
1
Prioritize Your Pennies
21
3
Where to Spend
24
1
Where to Save
25
1
Be Flexible
25
2
Pride Goeth Before the Fall
27
1
Record Keeping
28
1
Grab a Wrench
28
1
The Frame
29
9
Decisions, Decisions
29
3
Pre-Building Chores
32
1
Painting
33
3
Preservation
36
1
Final Preparations
36
2
Headset and Fork
38
13
The Headset
38
3
The Road Bike Fork
41
1
The Evolution of Suspension Forks
42
2
Elastomer Forks
44
1
Selecting Forks
45
3
Tools and Installation
48
1
Taking Shape
49
2
The Wheels
51
17
Wheels Old and New
51
2
The Numbers You Need
53
3
The Sum of Its Parts
56
1
Rims
56
1
Hubs
57
3
Spokes
60
1
Tools
60
1
Optional Tools and Equipment
61
3
Tires
64
1
Quick Releases
65
1
They're Gorgeous --- Now What?
65
3
Drivetrain and Brakes
68
17
The Drivetrain
68
1
Selecting a Bottom Bracket
69
1
Selecting a Crankset
69
4
Selecting a Front Derailleur
73
1
Selecting a Cog Set and Rear Derailleur
73
4
Chains
77
1
The Brakes
77
1
Selecting Road Brakes
77
1
Selecting Cantilever Brakes
77
3
Other Brake Types
80
1
Special Drivetrain Tools
81
4
Saddle, Seatpost, Stem, Handlebars, Pedals, and Controls
85
18
The Saddle
85
3
Seatposts
88
4
Stems
92
4
Handlebars
96
1
Pedals
97
3
Controls
100
2
Control Cables
102
1
Tools
102
1
Accessories and Finishing Touches
103
17
Water Bottles and Cages
103
1
Computers
104
1
Lights
105
3
Power Sources
108
4
Installing Lights
112
1
Fenders
112
1
Racks
112
1
Bags
113
3
Shakedown
116
4
Tandems
120
5
Frame
120
1
Wheels
120
1
Hubs
120
1
Brakes
120
1
Controls
121
1
Cranks
121
1
Stoker Compartment
121
3
Tandem Touring
124
1
List of Suppliers
125
2
Index
127