Zinn and the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance has just been updated with a new fifth edition

This new fifth edition offers total coverage of the newest mountain bike tech without neglecting tried-and-true components, with a whopping 464 pages and 600 illustrations it’s the perfect accompaniment to the budding mechanic.

The book covers every procedure to repair, maintain, tune, or upgrade a mountain bike in an easy-to-follow, step-by-step format. Newcomers and experienced mechanics alike will benefit from complete instructions for basic and advanced repairs, exploded views of how parts go together, time-saving tips, and smart recommendations from Lennard Zinn, America’s leading expert on bikes.

“Understanding the mechanics of your bike, knowing how to adjust it to suit your riding style, and knowing how to keep it running smoothly are essential to your mountain biking performance. Nobody teaches these skills better than the famous artiste ‘Leonardo da Zinnski,” compliments the famous Ned Overend, World and National Mountain Bike Champion. You can’t argue with that can you…

Available from all good bookshops now.