Like a new bike!
03-20-07, 12:26 PM
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Like a new bike!
I once remarked here that my greatest joy (since becoming a bike commuter) is the first ride after slipping on a new chain. Well this weekend I gave my bike it's first completely new drive train. New bb, crankset, chain, and freewheel. The only thing I didn't replace were the pedals.
It rides like buuuuuuuuddderr! So smooth. Silent like a ninja!!
Best ride in EVER this morning.
If you haven't done your spring overhaul, I suggest it, it will restore your love for your ride.
It rides like buuuuuuuuddderr! So smooth. Silent like a ninja!!
Best ride in EVER this morning.
If you haven't done your spring overhaul, I suggest it, it will restore your love for your ride.
03-20-07, 12:35 PM
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Oooh, new bb and crankset too. I have the new cassette and chain sitting in the shop, but I'm waiting for the rain to stop. So, July sometime.
03-20-07, 01:47 PM
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03-20-07, 03:46 PM
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$$$, going to cost more than just cleaning it (and a new chain).
How bad does your drive train get!
How bad does your drive train get!
03-20-07, 07:12 PM
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I agree!!! Just had a new chainring , crankset, bottom bracket, chain and deraileur installed on my Giant Halfway folder. I am loving it shifts great, bottom bracket issmooth and gear ratio is better. Bike is faster and feels better than new.
03-21-07, 04:15 AM
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Originally Posted by diff_lock2
$$$, going to cost more than just cleaning it (and a new chain).
How bad does your drive train get!
How bad does your drive train get!
03-21-07, 05:09 AM
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+1 for the spring overhaul. Just had new cassette, rear mech, chain and cables, will also get a new bb and chainset as they are quite cheap at the moment (£50 LX chainset and bb compared to £60 for my new XTR rear mech). Also got a new Park chain cleaner and 3 differnet chain lubes.
It sounds like a lot but I would rather spend £200 each year for a whole new drivetrain than pay £350 a year insurance on a car or £500 every year for a new bike. And I will definately get more than a year out of my XTR mechs, probably around 3-5 years which makes it even better value.
It sounds like a lot but I would rather spend £200 each year for a whole new drivetrain than pay £350 a year insurance on a car or £500 every year for a new bike. And I will definately get more than a year out of my XTR mechs, probably around 3-5 years which makes it even better value.
