Originally Posted by
ljsense
To start with, just replace the chain.
See if that works. The Cassette might not be worn too badly.
If with the new chain you're missing shift, skipping teeth or ghost shifting, just replace the cogset.
No need to buy a new crankset or agonize over how to find chainrings before you know you need to. Don't borrow trouble.
Other than the chain measuring worn, how does it ride as is?
I have seen on youtube that some people were saying to do just that. Replace the chain and if there is skipping to then replace the cassette. So that is correct?
I just got the bike last weekend. The first few times I rode it while pedaling the pedals/crank would actually "lock up." I would have to pedal backwards and try to start going again. I just rode it again this morning and didn't have any issues. The bike has twist shifters which I am not used to (I have triggers on my other bike) so I don't know if I had just not totally shifted correctly or what. I had never had a bike "lock up" like that though so I was a bit concerned and I still am unsure if it had to do with shifting or something just in the gears and chain.