Is it worth paying to have someone fit new chain and sprockets?

I need to renew the chain and sprockets on my bike.

My question is, Is it worth paying someone to do it? - Be about 40-60 quid to have fitted or is it something I can do myself?

Thanks folks.

I did it myself, wasn't a problem. You will need the correct tools though - torque wrench, sockets and chain breaker. You should at least have the torque wrench and one of the sockets (22mm, I think - or perhaps it's 22mm on the front sprocket, can't remember) for adjusting the chain anyway.

[squirrel_hunter]

It been so long since I paid someone to do a set for me but 40 - 60 sounds a lot for fitting?

As for doing it yourself, its not to bad, providing of course you have the correct tools...

I know I've definitely got the socket for the rear axel and I course a torque wrench. Not sure about the front sprocket. Will have to check later. A chain breaker I don't have is there a recommended one to buy? If they are expensive I may just pay to have it done as its not exactly something I'll do that often.

Thanks for your inputs so far.

Ouch seems alot can't take more than an hour to do by a garage

[MJC-DEV]

Sound about right for 1 hour labour as otherwise you will need chain riveter, new washer and air/electric impact driver to remove front sprocket nut plus torque wrenches to re-assemble.
The chain breaker will be part of the riveter set but you will need a grinding wheel to take off the old heads before using it.

So yes it sounds reasonable for zero hassle unless you have/borrow all the tools needed.

You need a chain riveter, paddock stand and front sprocket socket (32mm). I used a 3/4 drive and long bar to remove mine, but impact would be another good idea.. Maybe you could borrow from a local orger?

I cheat and whip the angle grinder out to slice the old chain. Riveter was bought from ebay at about £30, did the job. All the kit will take a couple of changes to pay for itself.

[littleoldman2]

Do it yourself. Check the rear disc before starting just in case.

Good luck with the front sprocket nut. I had 3 gorillas hanging off a 30ft breaker bar and it still didnt shift, took it to a garage in the end and they undid it with a rattle gun in about 10s.

Originally Posted by MJC-DEV

Sound about right for 1 hour labour as otherwise you will need chain riveter, new washer and air/electric impact driver to remove front sprocket nut plus torque wrenches to re-assemble.
The chain breaker will be part of the riveter set but you will need a grinding wheel to take off the old heads before using it.

So yes it sounds reasonable for zero hassle unless you have/borrow all the tools needed.

Sounds like doing it the hard/expensive way!!

I just went through the old chain with an angle grinder. If you haven't got one of those, then a pair of bolt croppers or a metal saw with the chain on a block of wood will do.

As for loosening the front sprocket - just use a bog ordinary wrench and slip a 1.5m length of steel box section from B&Q over the end to give you leverage. Then just use your torque wrench to do it back up again! (140Nm I believe). No need for a pneumatic wotsit. BUT - DON'T use the torque wrench to undo the nut. Not good for the torque wrench.

Make sure you have a spare lock washer in case the old one gets knackered.

Simples.