New Chainset needed

[Angelfishsolo]

As the title says I need a new chainset as my middle ring on my behemoth of a MTB has shark-toothed.

I am looking at this Shimano T303 Chainset With Chainguard. Any thoughts, anyone used one before. The gear ratios are the same as I currently have which is ideal and teh price is managable.

 

[Paulus]

Seems ok for the price, you may need a new chain as well, the old one may slip on the new rings.

 

[Angelfishsolo]

Cheers. I will get a new chain as well.

Seems ok for the price, you may need a new chain as well, the old one may slip on the new rings.

 

[fossyant]

That's not a bad price, depends upon what chainset you already have, and if you can change the chain rings. A decent chainring will set you back £20-£30 anyway.

 

[Angelfishsolo]

I have some unbranded triple on at the moment and the one detailed looks a slightly higher spec.

Cheers for all the help.

That's not a bad price, depends upon what chainset you already have, and if you can change the chain rings. A decent chainring will set you back £20-£30 anyway.

 

[PatrickPending]

Seems ok for the price, you may need a new chain as well, the old one may slip on the new rings.

check the wear on the rear cassette too - chances are its worn out and will skip with a new chain

 

[Cranky]

I've had one of these on my pub bike for five years. Perfectly good with smooth shifting.

 

[Randochap]

check the wear on the rear cassette too - chances are its worn out and will skip with a new chain

Yep. You're looking at a whole drivetrain replacement at this point. Next time, replace the chain at regular intervals. Cheaper that way.

 

[Angelfishsolo]

Well I have the T303 on order. I have checked the rear 7 speed free-wheel and it appears to be OK; however I will swap it out ASAP. The odd thing was the bike gave me no warning signs of impending failure. One day it was fine and the next slipping severely under load. It will teach me to pay more attention to the gearing in future. We live and learn :-) Thanks for all your help chaps.