My bike has sat in a mouldy garage all winter, neglected... I think the chain is knackered so looking for someone to change chain/sprockets and give it a bit of a minor checkover for it's MOT. Once I change the front brake pads (even I can manage that ) it should be okay. Willing to pay as it's a job I should really do myself but it's been years since I did a chain (with ALL the wrong tools too!)
While I'm on the subject, anyone got any recommendations for online places for things like chains 'n' pads?
Speak to Nige at www.slatersbikes.co.uk and he will sort you out. I bought my chain, sprockets, pads and braided lines from him. Quick turn-around and good service.
Either that, or go and order one though Ecosse and keep it local.
I do like to keep things local when I can - but the bike shops are way overpriced for things like parts, in my experience. Bought a battery for a friend's bike recently and locally it was £65, online £40 (for a top make)... £5 or maybe £10 I would have paid for local but thought that £25 extra on a £40 item was ridiculous.
But seeing as nobody wants to earn a few pennies with the job I might just have to put it into the shop anyway!
) it should be okay. Willing to pay as it's a job I should really do myself but it's been years since I did a chain (with ALL the wrong tools too!)
