Bike: 2003 Trek Fuel 98
http://bikepedia.com/QuickBike/BikeS...l+98&Type=bike
I have 2 items that I need to know if I can repair or if I just need to buy a new one. I would prefer to repair them if its possible.
The first is a broken tooth on the outer most chain ring. I am wondering if I can purchase (or find on ebay or possibly here) just a replacement ring for the specific chain ring. Or just a new set of 3 chain rings without buying a new crankset. See pic below.
The second is a busted link in the chain (might be related to the above). It doesn't look too bad but I want an opinion. Does it look fixable. See pic below.
I haven't worked on bikes before but I'm mechanically inclined. I am also not a person that has to have everything tip top condition. I know some people change their chains because of stretching. But I just want to know if its worth repairing.
My crankset is - Bontrager Race, 22/32/44 teeth
My chain is - 1/2 x 3/32" Shimano, guessing xtr
Outer chainring tooth
http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/4696/img0382s.jpg
Chain Link Pic
http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/5371/img0381y.jpg
Full Crank Pic
http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/4792/img0383k.jpg
Thanks in advance.