07-30-2011, 06:53 PM
i have an '02 gary fisher big sur (now a ziggurat thanks to my original frame snapping six years ago) and my chain broke and is MIA. i've read that the cassette and the chain wear together so i need to replace the cassette along with the chain. since we're talking 10 years of wear, i figure i should replace the chain rings as well.
it's about time i learned to do this stuff myself. so i borrowed van der plas's repair guide from my local library and setting off on my maiden voyage. so i am seeking advice from people in terms of what chain, cassette and chainrings i should get (my crank arms are fine) and also what tools i will need/should get. i'll probably order over the internet to get the best price.
i also figure i'll go with OEM parts just to be safe--don't want to make a major change that won't work or make this first job hell.
http://www.bikepedia.com/Quickbike/BikeSpecs.aspx?Year=2002&Brand=Gary%20Fisher&Model=Big%20Sur%20Disc&Type=bike
in terms of tools, it looks like i'll need a chain whip, a crank puller (gonna go with the more compact version) and a chain tool.
so not really a question per se, just looking for feedback/advice for a newbie mechanic. thanks.
it's about time i learned to do this stuff myself. so i borrowed van der plas's repair guide from my local library and setting off on my maiden voyage. so i am seeking advice from people in terms of what chain, cassette and chainrings i should get (my crank arms are fine) and also what tools i will need/should get. i'll probably order over the internet to get the best price.
i also figure i'll go with OEM parts just to be safe--don't want to make a major change that won't work or make this first job hell.
http://www.bikepedia.com/Quickbike/BikeSpecs.aspx?Year=2002&Brand=Gary%20Fisher&Model=Big%20Sur%20Disc&Type=bike
in terms of tools, it looks like i'll need a chain whip, a crank puller (gonna go with the more compact version) and a chain tool.
so not really a question per se, just looking for feedback/advice for a newbie mechanic. thanks.