How much does a chain replacement cost?

[Blueberry]

Usually it's $10 in labor - plus anywhere from 20-60 for the chain (depending).

[OakLeaf]

I just paid $35 for a SRAM PC1070 chain plus $10 labor to replace the chain, cassette and chainrings. I thought the labor charge was incredibly cheap, but what do I know.

(Everyone including the mechanic thought the chainrings weren't "that bad," especially the big and small rings, but I had new ones lying around from when I swapped out my crankset, plus the old ones really looked pretty chewed up to me - if they'd been motorcycle sprockets they definitely would've been due for replacement, besides the fact that on a motorcycle you always replace front and rear sprockets together with the chain - they do wear together.)

[vinbek]

My husband builds bikes as a hobby, so I haven't been in a bike shop to incur labor charges in about 20 or so years. He works on all my friends bikes too. When I was pregnant years ago, I was riding up a hill and I guess I was so heavy - I broke the chain. Now, i don't know about you, but I don't carry a chain tool with me when I ride. A spoke wrench but not a chain tool. We had a newbie on the ride with us that had a bike pack that had to weigh about 50 pounds. She had every tool known to man in it. she had a chain tool and we were able to take the broken link off and put it back together and keep riding. I don't mind changing the chain, I just hate trying to get the derailleur dialed in perfectly.

[Running Mommy]

relevance in the last post?? sorry but that last response has me wondering what all of that had to do with how much a chain costs??

NOW, for how much it costs. It sounds like they replaced it with a dura ace chain, or many the next step down. Add in 5-10 $ labor and your at 59.00.

Did they tell you what they replaced it with?
We use mostly sram in the shop because they are easier to work with, run great, and tend to be cheaper than shimano.

I'd call and ask what they put on. If it wasn't da or equiv. then they ripped you off. Otherwise, it's good.

[TxDoc]

depends on the chain... I ride Campagnolo so my chains run anywhere between $60 and $80 depending on how much discount I get from the LBS

[Blueberry]

We use mostly sram in the shop because they are easier to work with, run great, and tend to be cheaper than shimano.

And they have those nifty little super links so you can take your chain off and clean it any time you want (if you're so inclined) Yep - we like SRAM chains (it's a bonus that they're cheaper).

CA

[Aggie_Ama]

And they have those nifty little super links so you can take your chain off and clean it any time you want (if you're so inclined) Yep - we like SRAM chains (it's a bonus that they're cheaper).

CA

I am running an Ultegra because the LBS ran out of SRAM when I went in.

[maillotpois]

I always just change it myself. I like Wipperman chains and they're at least $50, but also have the master link which is absolutely ESSENTIAL IMHO.

[OakLeaf]

We use mostly sram in the shop because they are easier to work with, run great, and tend to be cheaper than shimano.

My mechanic talked me into the SRAM chain (actually it didn't take much convincing). I just said, as long as it's of comparable quality and compatible with the Shimano derailleurs, chainrings and cassette, whatever!

[jobob]

If you're lucky enough know Mr. LeeBob, it's dinner out at an Afghani restaurant for him & his lovely wife. But you have to provide the chain.

OTOH, cassette and rear derailleur replacement will cost you dinner at the all you can eat Indian buffet. Plus beers for his lovely wife the lush. But then he'll throw in a crank arm replacement.

[melissam]

If you're lucky enough know Mr. LeeBob, it's dinner out at an Afghani restaurant for him & his lovely wife. But you have to provide the chain.

Actually, dinner at an Afghani restaurant with the Bobs will buy you a chain replacement and a rear derailleur adjustment. But wait, there's more! You also get a cassette inspection. If that wasn't enough, you get lights lent to you AND expertly set up on your bike.

OTOH, cassette and rear derailleur replacement will cost you dinner at the all you can eat Indian buffet. Plus beers for his lovely wife the lush. But then he'll throw in a crank arm replacement.

A very reasonable price, if you ask me!

[Pedal Wench]

relevance in the last post?? sorry but that last response has me wondering what all of that had to do with how much a chain costs??

Methinks she was just relaying a story of how she had to fix a chain herself, exemplifying that it can be done, even during a ride. No harm, right?

[tulip]

Methinks she was just relaying a story of how she had to fix a chain herself, exemplifying that it can be done, even during a ride. No harm, right?

My thoughts, too. Considering how essential chains are and how long they can go without needing replacement, $60 is a bargain.