Rebuild cost

[Cyclingteacher]

Hi.

Quick question. I have a 2010 Sirrus which I've neglected for a while. My local bike shop has basically said that the frame fork and headset are fine but wheels, chainset, cassette, brakes etc need replacing. Don't know about bottom bracket and mechs might be okay but I wouldn't swear by it.

Basically considering I can get a career tdf or BTwin Triban for less than £300 is it worth the cost of a rebuild?

 

[cyberknight]

At LBS prices with labour i would say your looking at north of £200 including the wheels .

 

[winjim]

It kinda depends on your mechanical aptitude and patience. If you can keep an eye out for bargain parts and do the work yourself, you ought to be able to put together a nice little bike for about that price.

 

[Cyclingteacher]

Thanks. I might attempt it but may just eBay the frame and use that towards a new ride.

 

[Dave7]

Dont know about the 2010 version but I seriously considered a Sirrus last year and thought it was a very nice bike.
If (as others have said) you can get it as good as new for £200 I would be tempted to do that.

 

[vickster]

If you are happy with the bike, do it up. You can get good wheels for under £100 (better than on an entry level road bike), the other parts are relatively inexpensive. Shop around for deals

 

[Milkfloat]

Is your LBS looking for work or do you think the bike actually has all those problems? Maybe I am a bit sceptical but it may be worth a trip to another LBS or just check it out yourself carefully.

 

[Smokin Joe]

Is your LBS looking for work or do you think the bike actually has all those problems? Maybe I am a bit sceptical but it may be worth a trip to another LBS or just check it out yourself carefully.

So am I. Many an LBS is in the habit of renewing parts that don't need it or just need adjustment. I'd think it highly unlikely your chainset needs replacing, even the rings last for ages. As for brakes, unless damaged all they will need are blocks and cables.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

If I was you, I'd give it a clean, check the brakes work, lube the chain and then just ride it. Deal with any problems as they arise.

Edit: Might need to pump up the tyres as well

 

[themosquitoking]

If I was you, I'd give it a clean, check the brakes work, lube the chain and then just ride it. Deal with any problems as they arise.

Edit: Might need to pump up the tyres as well

^^^this, unless you're planning on jumping straight in with some massive miles.

 

[adamhearn]

How do you define "which I've neglected for a while"? Did you just ride it for 5 years with little or no maintenance and lean it against the wall during winter allowing the elements to attack the ferrous components?

Wheels are typically replaced if the races in the hubs have been worn/damaged or if significantly out of true with little or no hope of being trued. You could perhaps question their motive on the replacements/get them to true them for a fraction of the cost and save a considerable chunk of change

The drivetrain is made up of consumables (chainrings, chain and cassette) whose lifetime is dictated by mileage and maintenance. A worn chain will destroy a cassette and ultimately the chainrings. Chainrings wear more slowly that the other parts so again, look at them carefully to see if replacements are being sought unnecessarily. If they really are worn you may also be able to fit just replacement rings rather than splash out on a new crankset?

For the brakes, replace the pads and adjust the cables as necessary; like the drivetrain, brakes are consumables that doesn't cost too much.

I would personally have a hard time spending £300 on a bike - it's simply not enough to get a decent bike especially as the Sirrus is a good bike that could be back on the road in fine fettle with a smaller investment.

 

[Gravity Aided]

I'm currently in the process of fixing up an old Bikes Direct bicycle that was neglected, and sold to me for small money. Great frame, components are entry-level Shimano, and quite neglected. I would say you are best off fixing up the Sirrus. All it wants is a little attention.

 

[biggs682]

If I was you, I'd give it a clean, check the brakes work, lube the chain and then just ride it. Deal with any problems as they arise.

Edit: Might need to pump up the tyres as well

couldnt agree more