Pocket-sized, spiral-bound, index-tabbed, laser-printed sturdy plastic pages are virtually indestructible. Fully illustrated "how to" guide. The Pocket Guide To Emergency Bicycle Repair is a classic example of the great value of the Pocket Guide concept. This guide is a comprehensive analysis of the problems that the cyclist may encounter during a biking trip, and it is extraordinarily well illustrated. The co-author of this guide, Eric Grove, has been a bike mechanic for over 25 years! It s all there: Bicycle Parts, key Tools, a Pre-Ride Check List, issues concerning Tires, Chains, Brackets, Bearings, and Brake Pads, among others. One unique aspect of this guide is the comprehensive Symptoms section that enables you to analyze a problem and implementing a repair. Wheel Repairs, Chain Repairs, Derailleur Repairs, and Tire repairs are addressed. A fantastic Guide for the Biker, and so small it fits easily into a bike bag!