--- product_id: 1258714 title: "Zinn and the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance" brand: "lennard zinntodd telander" price: "VT10671" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/1258714-zinn-and-the-art-of-mountain-bike-maintenance store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Zinn and the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance **Brand:** lennard zinntodd telander **Price:** VT10671 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Zinn and the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance by lennard zinntodd telander - **How much does it cost?** VT10671 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/1258714-zinn-and-the-art-of-mountain-bike-maintenance) ## Best For - lennard zinntodd telander enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted lennard zinntodd telander brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Zinn & the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance ## Images ![Zinn and the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81FQVNu1JHL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Covers 99.5% of all the repairs and info that mountain riders will ever need or use. *by A***S on Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2013* My family is fortunate to own seven bikes including two very nice high end dual suspension carbon fiber mountain bikes and I am at about the advanced home mechanic level of expertise. I clean, rebuild or install my own headsets, bottom brackets, hub bearings, disk brakes and fork internals. I even build my own wheels occasionally. I however, am not a shop mechanic, and I do not chase bottom brackets, weld frames or align dropouts. With that said, I like to have as a backup to the internet, one complete reference for everyday maintenance. The Zinn book fits that bill perfectly.His book covers all the basics from purchasing the right tools to basic maintenance to emergency repairs. (I like his recommended tool lists more than those covered at the Park Tools website or the lists compiled by United Bicycle Institute) He also covers roughly 99% or more of the repair procedures that any home mechanic might need to attempt. The book even covers wheel building (which bike purists would say is holy ground), frame alignment, proper rider fit and has a decent set of torque tables. The repair procedures are broken down by difficulty in each chapter into Levels I, II and III. For example, a Level I repair would entail a procedure that a newbie mechanic could tackle (like changing a tire or adjusting a seatpost), a Level II would be something more for the home mechanic with some experience (like installing a new front derailleur) and a Level III repair would be for the advanced home mechanic or shop guru (like facing a bottom bracket).There are a few areas where Zinn does not go into much detail, but these tend to be rare topics that even the experienced shop mechanic is probably only going to see a few times a year. Perhaps the only weakness of the book is that for a few of the more detailed procedures, some more photos or diagrams would be helpful. For myself, I was fine with the amount of diagrams but I can see where a newer home mechanic might appreciate it. I am also glad he tends to update this work about once every three to five years. Will be waiting for the next release, and a great guide for more than 99% of home mechanics. Five stars ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Must-have book if you will be riding frequently off-road *by B***Y on Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2015* I rely heavily on this book and another entitled 'Bicycle Maintenance & Repair for Road & Mountain Bikes' (Todd Downs). We have only MTBs and a hybrid bike in our household, and I find that Zinn's book is not only a bit more in-depth (more explanatory) for our bikes, its instructions are also a bit clearer. If you own an MTB, especially one with both a front and a rear suspension, this book is an amazing value.So far, I've found only one statement in the 5th edition (c. 2010) that is clearly both nonsensical and a fallacy. Chapter 14, page 367:"Damping is speed sensitive. Don't worry about settings that feel good at low speeds being too light for high speeds; the shock will get stiffer as you hit things faster."This sentence was within the context of a discussion about rebound damping. First off, the author must have meant "resistive" where he instead printed "light", because otherwise it is inconsistent with his point. However, his point is completely untrue anyway. My explanatory response to his statement: No! Damper oil is a Newtonian fluid. Unlike a mixture of cornstarch and water, it is NOT shear rate thickening, and therefore a hydraulic rebound damper does NOT behave as the author has described here.Hopefully Mr.Zinn will correct that error in a future revised edition of his book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Good book, generally useful illustrations, a bit dated *by A***T on Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2018* Good book, with a wealth of knowledge and helpful tips for attacking your own bike maintenance. At this point some of the references are a bit dated and specific product, brand and parts have changed but it still gives you a good overall feel for bike maintenance. Might as well get the newer version at this point if you are working on newer bikes I am sure it will be more applicable. The amount of time devoted to rim brakes is a bit excessive in this version given that they are non-existent at this point on real mountain bikes.Descriptions are usually pretty clear and the illustrations are well selected. More would always be nice but then it would be an even thicker book and probably cost twice as much. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/1258714-zinn-and-the-art-of-mountain-bike-maintenance](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/1258714-zinn-and-the-art-of-mountain-bike-maintenance) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-06-08*