I rode my tri cross into the ground over a number of years and spent £480 last year to fix and replace everything. It was either that or buy a new commuter.
Worth every penny.
A full tiagra groupset costs approx £250 add to that the brakes, wheels tyres, tape etc etc. Does that satisfy you or would you like me to account for every penny. I'm afraid I don't have a receipt for you to scrutinize!as a Tricross owner im struggling to see how on earth you could run up a bill like that. Assuming Tiagra
Cassette £12.50
Chain £10
Chainset £45 -£60
bottom bracket £7.50
cables for brakes and gears plus shoes - £20...
Bar tape £5
£115
Bike stand £30 if you fancy DIY..plus tools for BB / cassette say £20 max
Bike shop to sort the gears out if you cant manage it -£20
as a Tricross owner im struggling to see how on earth you could run up a bill like that. Assuming Tiagra
Cassette £12.50
Chain £10
Chainset £45 -£60
bottom bracket £7.50
cables for brakes and gears plus shoes - £20...
Bar tape £5
£115
Bike stand £30 if you fancy DIY..plus tools for BB / cassette say £20 max
Bike shop to sort the gears out if you cant manage it -£20
A full tiagra groupset costs approx £250 add to that the brakes, wheels tyres, tape etc etc. Does that satisfy you or would you like me to account for every penny. I'm afraid I don't have a receipt for you to scrutinize!
Might I suggest you read the whole thread you numpty. I decided to do it all rather than buy a new bike, you'd know that if you had bothered to read it all!Youve been seen off then....The chances of you needing a new front and rear mech, brake calipers and levers as well as consumables ie chainset / chain , cassette, brake blocks cables etc is negligible/ incomprehensible..some of those are life long items.
I really hope your LBS didnt talk you into getting the whole lot done...thats why I keep clear of them and bought a bike stand and largely DIY....when I noticed local bike shops charging more than local garages I very quickly learnt to get my hands dirty.
Lexus dealerships charge less for major services
Might I suggest you read the whole thread you numpty. I decided to do it all rather than buy a new bike, you'd know that if you had bothered to read it all!
Best money I ever spent now do one and irritate somebody else.You spent £480 on doing up a Tricross mate...thats LBS prices ...who's the numpty again ?
Best money I ever spent now do one and irritate somebody else.
Surely anyone is free to spend their money how they like?You spent £480 on doing up a Tricross mate...thats LBS prices ...who's the numpty again ?
Surely anyone is free to spend their money how they like?