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Build Your Own Single-Speed from the Ground Up
How to Build a Bike walks you through the entire process of assembling a custom single-speed bicycle — starting with pulling apart a vintage frame for its parts and ending with a safe, rideable bike that fits you exactly. Author Jenni Gwiazdowski founded the London Bike Kitchen in 2012, an education space where people learn to fix and build their own bikes, and this book distills that hands-on teaching into a fully-illustrated step-by-step manual. No prior experience required — just a few basic tools and the willingness to get into it.
The approach is practical and visual throughout: every stage of the build is illustrated, component selection is explained without assuming existing knowledge, and the language stays plain enough that a first-timer can follow along without getting lost in jargon. Whether you want a commuter, a city cruiser, or just the satisfaction of riding something you built yourself, this is the guide that takes you there.
Wrench It, Measure It, Ride It
- Covers the full build process from sourcing a vintage frame to assembling a finished, road-ready single-speed bicycle.
- Teaches component identification from the ground up — bottom brackets, brake levers, stems, chain stays, and more — so you know what you're working with before you start.
- Guides you through dismantling an existing bike to harvest its frame and usable parts, with instruction on what to keep and what to replace.
- Explains how to measure a frame for proper fit so the finished bike suits your body, not just your budget.
- Covers tool selection and confident tool use — what you actually need, how to use it, and when to trust your work.
- Fully illustrated throughout with step-by-step instructions suited to complete beginners.
- Finishes with personalisation — bells, baskets, and the final touches that make the bike yours.
- Written by Jenni Gwiazdowski, founder of the London Bike Kitchen, whose teaching philosophy is that anyone can build and maintain their own ride.
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| Default Title | 9780711238985 | — |
