Originally Posted by
aaronmcd
Bike in the shop, needs over $500 (including some inflated bike shop prices).
New chain, cassette, rim, spokes and bottom bracket.
need a new hub?
I never go to the bike shop, unless I need simple things like cables that are too cheap to order online. Last time I was there, I needed a chain for the weekend, and I was charged $54 for a chain, only to find later that I can get an ultegra chain for $28 on ebay.
never worked with BB's before, but it's just pressing in the bearings right? that shouldn't be difficult. building a wheel might be more tricky, since you have to keep track the turns on all the nipples.
but at least it's in trusted hands. and you live in the bay area. it's just a drop in the bucket for you