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=Bike Repair Instruction=
=Bike Repair Instruction=
==Online Resources==
==Online Resources==
===Park Tool===
The internet is a great place to learn about bike repair but don't forget to actually put your skills to the test!
[http://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help Park Tool Repair Help]
*[http://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help Park Tool Repair Help] Information on the proper use of Park Tool equipment and articles on repair techniques.
Information on the proper use of Park Tool equipment and articles on repair techniques.


===Sheldon Brown===
*[http://sheldonbrown.com/ Sheldon Brown Bicycle Technical Information] Endless information on all aspects of repair and riding with lots of focus on older bikes.


[http://sheldonbrown.com/ Sheldon Brown Bicycle Technical Information]
*[http://www.bikeforums.net/ Bike Forums] Comprehensive web forums with discussions on everything cycling.
Endless information on all aspects of repair and riding with lots of focus on older bikes.


===Bike Forums===
*[http://www.youtube.com/ Youtube] There are thousands of instructional videos online covering every angle of bike repair. Consider watching several to ensure the advice is consistent.
[http://www.bikeforums.net/ Bike Forums]
Comprehensive web forums with discussions on everything cycling.
 
===Youtube===
[http://www.youtube.com/ Youtube]
There are thousands of instructional videos online covering every angle of bike repair. Consider watching several to ensure the advice is consistent.


==Print Resources==
==Print Resources==
EBC has a good number of repair manuals and ride guides located at BikeWorks including:
EBC has a good number of repair manuals and ride guides located at BikeWorks including:
*The Park Tool Big Blue Book of Bike Repair by C. Calvin Jones
*The Park Tool Big Blue Book of Bike Repair
*Bicycling Magazine's Complete Guide to Bicycle Repair and Maintenance
*Bicycling Magazine's Complete Guide to Bicycle Repair and Maintenance
*Glenn's Complete Bicycle Manual (lots of information on coaster and three speed hubs)


===[http://www.epl.ca The Edmonton Public Library]===
[http://www.epl.ca The Edmonton Public Library] has at least 3 dozen books you can borrow about bike repair alone.  Their copy of the Barnett's Manual (reference only) is particularly useful for specialized queries.


==Other Resources==
==Other Resources==
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