Originally Posted by
pgoat
Can someone tell me what the typical cost is to re-chase one side of a shell? And is that something most shops can do? Or do I need to find a frame builder?
I just found I broke my fixed cup (Drive side) - it sheared along the outer cup threads. I tried threading the cup back in and it feels a bit rough...I think it looks like it's screwing in cock-eyed, but hard to tell. A new cup might work fine, or I may have stripped the shell threads a bit (I rode it a few days with the fixed cup working its way out a couple of turns).
It's an old 501 reynolds steel frame, I was going to look for a bargain parts bin cup at the shop and failing that just pick up a cheap sealed Shimano BB. This is just an old 80s bike I use for commuting and street lock up so I want to keep costs down...
Both the price and the capabilities related to this vary tremendous within the city limits. Plus there's little correlation between the mechanic skill set and price charged.
If you've removed the cup already and have not cross threaded a replacement cup, it's a straightforward job which shouldn't cost much at all, and probably isn't necessary anyway.
OTOH if it's now cross threaded thanks to your earlier efforts, it my be much more complicated, and I won't venture a guess without seeing it.
I know a large percentage of NYC dealers (4 boroughs) and might be able to refer you to someone good if you send me a PM telling me where you live.