how much....?

biff55
biff55 Posts: 1,404
edited July 2010 in MTB general
roughly what would a LBS charge to face a BB shell and fit an external BB ?
clearly it varies from shop to shop but just a ball park figure from those whom have had this work done will do.
thanks peeps.

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  • bails87
    bails87 Posts: 12,998
    Ring up and ask them :wink:
    MTB/CX

    "As I said last time, it won't happen again."
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    if bought from them usually free. but anywhere from 20-30 quid if brought in.

    also depends if the old bb needs removing.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • biff55
    biff55 Posts: 1,404
    thanks nick.
    yes old square taper needs removing and new parts supplied by me.
    sub £50 all in would be reasonable.
  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    Sounds a lot to me....

    Does it really need doing?

    EDIT

    If your frame is a modern ish one - check if other (costlier) models came with an external BB. If they did then it's very likely they have done all the frames in the range properly as they would not have known what hardware would have been fitted in the factory the frame was made in.
  • welshkev
    welshkev Posts: 9,690
    tredz in cardiff charged me 15 quid, but i did buy the new bb and chainset from them so it may have been a discounted price :D
  • biff55
    biff55 Posts: 1,404
    Chunkers1980 wrote:
    Sounds a lot to me....

    Does it really need doing?

    EDIT

    If your frame is a modern ish one - check if other (costlier) models came with an external BB. If they did then it's very likely they have done all the frames in the range properly as they would not have known what hardware would have been fitted in the factory the frame was made in.

    nope , all Q series felts ( my bike ) have internal BB's
    and the surface of the shell doesnt look flat enough to guarantee external BB longevity.
    so gotta be done.
  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    Yeah - never knew what your bike was - just suggesting things to try and save you some dosh!

    Have you wet and dryed the paint off to see properly?
  • The Northern Monkey
    The Northern Monkey Posts: 19,136
    £10 - £15 depending how nice your lbs is.

    Got mine done for £15.
    Santa Cruz Butcher
  • biff55
    biff55 Posts: 1,404
    Chunkers1980 wrote:
    Yeah - never knew what your bike was - just suggesting things to try and save you some dosh!

    Have you wet and dryed the paint off to see properly?

    yep , cheers anyway.

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