how much should it cost to replace a chainset at my LBS?

theman1001
theman1001 Posts: 85
edited April 2008 in MTB workshop & tech
I have decided to change the chainset and bottom bracket on my MTB and want to take it to my LBS for them to do it. I have bought the RaceFace Atlas chainset and bottom bracket. However this uses an external bb whereas my bike currently uses an internal bb.

What is the work involved and roughly how much should it cost me?

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  • Rindle
    Rindle Posts: 219
    You'll need to get your bottom bracket shell faced to ensure a flush fit of the external cups other than that it's a pretty straightforward switch probably looking around £25.
  • theman1001
    theman1001 Posts: 85
    thanks for the reply, so far I have got one quote which was £35, might be able to beat them down on price a bit... or look elsewhere.

    Other opinions welcome
  • stumpyjon
    stumpyjon Posts: 3,983
    Wouldn't have thought it should take more than 15 to 20 mins. My LBS faced my bottom bracket free in a couple of mins and it didn't take much longer to fit the crankset myself. Only issue is if they struggle getting the existing bottom bracket out.
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  • The Big Cheese
    The Big Cheese Posts: 8,650
    £35 sounds a bit high - expect to pay between £20-25 - it's not a long job.

    you can fit a new BB/chainset in about 10 mins if the frame is already faced, if not a little longer.......
  • KonaMike
    KonaMike Posts: 805
    Facing and fitting is £25 fixed price at my LBS.
  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    Prob would be cheaper if bought chainset from shop.
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  • theman1001
    theman1001 Posts: 85
    Thanks for the replies, I took it into another local shop and they are going to 'face and chase' then fit the bottom bracket and chainset for £20 which seems pretty reasonable.

    Supersonic: fair point but in this case I bought the chainset/bb for £117 new off ebay which is quite a bit cheaper than elsewhere.

    Thanks for your help! :D

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