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New rear sprocket and chain?

Discussion in 'Maintenance' started by anthony, Aug 21, 2013.

  1. anthony

    anthony Active Member

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    Stopped in at a bike shop yesterday to see how much a service would cost and he had a look over my bike and said I need a new sprocket and chain also, how can I tell if I actually do need a new sprocket and chain, And he's not just trying to jip me?
    The chain is a bit loose but couldn't that just be tightened? Cheers
     
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    new sprockets are quite blunt, if your chain and sprockets are worn than the teeth become quite sharp, this was the best example I could find on the internet :

    [​IMG]
     
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    Thanks, just checked and they don't look to worn, might take it elsewhere and get a second opinion
     
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    can you post a photo ? if you bought the bike with a RWC \Blue Slip, they would have checked them before issuing the cert.

    Chris
     
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    Yea what Chris said ..... we can tell you its condition without wanting your dollars in return.

    Have u ever done "servicing" of a bike before?
    The main basic stuff is pretty easy (with the help of manuals and the expertise available here)
    If you have a few tools etc you will save yourself a fortune and not help pay off the mechanics house.
    The money u will spend paying someone else will get you some workshop equipment so u can do it in the future as well.

    And as its a relatively "new" bike it surely will only need the general service items done.

    The best way to get to know your bike is to work on it yourself :thumb_ups:
     
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    That's the best photo I could get, they are pretty worn but don't come to a point and aren't sharp

    image.jpg
     
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    I have never serviced a bike before only a car, but I would most likely need a manual if I was to do it myself
     
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    Thanks was just making sure before I got them replaced, might take it to Afew different shops and find the cheapest price but if its too expensive I'll give it a go myself, also what do you think is a reasonable price to pay to get the sprocket and chain replaced by a mechanic including paying for the time?
     
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    I got my sprockets from slipstream for $69 and a chain from Peter Stevens for $50 and the mechanic charged me $60 for labour
     
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    Think overall you did well.:thumb_ups:
     
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