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Break It, Fix It, Ride It
by BFR-It

Every MTBer dreams of being that superhuman soul who can tear down their bike after a ride and put it back together again - clean, and in perfect working order. We have all made attempts to get to that level... you know it - and I know it. We buy books with generic pictures that show in a round about way how bike parts might operate if they were say, black and white line drawings. Instruction manuals can be more informative but are often lacking in simplicity. Truth is, most repairs conducted at home by MTBers result in those same MTBers hauling broken bikes to local bike shops saying, "I don't know what happened -- can you fix it?"

While bike shops are indispensable when it comes to tricky maneuvers, there is a great deal of freedom in knowing you can take care of your own steed. Finally, there is a product that bridges the gap. Break It, Fix it, Ride It covers all levels of mountain bike repair; from quick trail tune ups, to in shop diagnostic exams. With over 5500 photographs, 600 glossary terms and 1120 printable pages of instructions, this cd-rom is as exciting as landing your first rooty descent.

Here's How it Works
Once the software is installed on your computer, you are faced with the program's main menu - a full color photograph of a bicycle. Point to a specific system or component on the bike and that section "pops forward" on the screen, while the rest fades away. Choose a system (Frame, Drive train, Front Wheel, Rear Wheel, Brakes, Cockpit, Suspension Fork, Rear Shock) and you are taken to an area where you are given further graphical choices right down to the last step in your repair. There's even a special section on Fitting a bike, which includes information on things like pedal cleats, the fitting process, bike selection, and women's specific fit. It's incredibly intuitive and insanely organized with no detail left overlooked. Bike and parts manufacturers have given the OK all repairs, so you know the information is completely accurate. In fact, visiting the Break It, Fix It, Ride It website, allows you to download updates to keep your copy of BFR-It current as the industry adds new technology to components. All this for under $30.00 US. Talk about a dream come true.

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