1. Bicycle Mechanics and Repair Decal Mechanical Engineering 98/198 spraang 14 Lecture 11

2. Logistics Last Chance to Make Up Missed Classes Shop hours/ attendance Essay

3. Touring Long-distance travel by bicycle

4. What’s Required You, determination and training Your bike Tent, cooking equipment, clothes and food Planning, planning, planning!

5. Some Routes TransAmerica TrailLouis and Clark Trail Pacific Coast TrailAtlantic Trail

6. The Touring Bike

10. Touring Resources www.adventurecycling.org http://www.bicycletouring101.com/ www.rivbike.com www.sheldonbrown.com www.fullyloadedtouring.com

11. Bike Restoration

18. Completely Disassemble Remove from the frame – Fork – Drivetrain – Wheels – Brakes – Seatpost – Stem/Handlebars Cover with tape – All threads – Bottom Bracet – Headset Tape

19. Sand down frame to remove rust and even out the surface. Wipe clean

20. 1.Suspend the frame in dust free space 2.Use primer if possible 3.Paint many light coats instead of few heavy coats 4.Paint hard to reach areas first 5.Use clear coat after paint has had at least a day to dry 6.Allow clear coat to dry for at least a day (it will take two weeks to completely dry

22. Buying a bike – Part Two How to choose a bike on Craigslist and ebay: How does it fit? Do your research! Why is the buyer selling? Bring a friend. http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/bik/2330447767.html

23. General Tips Find out the model/year What is the quality of the components? Estimate the general age Check the frame, components, and wheels Test ride! Be patient Additional resources: http://www.usedbicycleguide.com/Bicycle%20Inspection.html http://www.sheldonbrown.com/selling.html Places a Frame May Break

24. Walmart bikes Carbon fiber lugged into aluminum Dented Car name Swiss bikes Right size No’s

25. Bike Fit A novel by Daniel Rietz