€50, what would you get?

Daniel S · 28-11-2010 11:29pm #1

Hey,
Looking to get a new riser bar, stem, headset and lock on grips. I've a budget of about €50, what would you get?

The bike is a Raleigh AT10. I know, not a good bike but thats about all I can afford (I'm 17). I use it for cycling to school and Ballyhoura the odd time. I've also changed the pedals, tyre's and saddle already (Irrelivant really :P )

http://www.raleigh.co.uk/ProductRange/Product/Default.aspx?pc=1&pt=10&pg=22

I'd be looking to buy off CRC, I'm 6ft tall if that helps with sizing. I really don't know what to look for.

Thanks

kumate_champ07 · 29-11-2010 12:53am

whats wrong with your current headset?

kumate_champ07 · 29-11-2010 12:58am

if you got one of these you would have a much greater stem choice
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=6254

I didnt realise they still built bikes with quill stems, at least for this side of the world anyway. if its 1 1/8" fork/headset you will need 25.4-28.6

Daniel S · 29-11-2010 1:13am

I just want a proper head set, upgrade all the parts so I eventually end up with a decent bike. After this it will be new wheels + disk brakes or a hub. Also, what does a quill do?

adrianshanahan · 29-11-2010 1:34am

mtb_kng wrote: »

upgrade all the parts so I eventually end up with a decent bike. After this it will be new wheels + disk brakes or a hub.

Save your money until you can afford to upgrade the entire bike.

mtb_kng wrote:

Also, what does a quill do?

seamus · 29-11-2010 10:43am

Yep, keep saving your money, ask Santa for a cash donation to your bike fund or for shop vouchers or something. You can buy CRC vouchers online.

Upgrading the headset will require new stem, new headset and new forks, and unless you're prepared to fork out (no pun intended) at least €200 for the three, then you're only upgrading to OK parts.

kumate_champ07 · 29-11-2010 12:35pm

you could replace the headset and keep the same forks but you'd need to remove and replace the fork crown race with the new headset part.

a new headset wont make much of a difference, If youre having problems with the current one you could replace or regrease the bearings. a large adjustable wrench can be used. new bearings would cost around 2euro.

if the bike is running fine enough dont bother buying new parts because they wont offer much of an upgrade with your current budget, and a larger budget isnt worth it because you'd be better off with a new bike anyway as your current bike is a low end model, tho still a good bike. if a part is broken then replace it, otherwise just use it as it is

Daniel S · 29-11-2010 6:08pm

Well, forget the headset/bars etc, now the cranks are going all ****e. The one on the right feels loose and is clunking. The chainring seems off centre/warped and the chain falls off and then goes back on when on the highest gear. Rear derailleour seems fine, its all at the front. Is it new cranks and a bottom bracket i need to replace now?

This all happened today, after just getting it fixed by Tierneys in Ennis a week or so ago. Should I bring it back to them, or just forget it and buy the parts and do it myself, I've had enough trouble with them already.

€50, what would you get?

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