I’m missing three bushings on the chain. They’re all cupped pretty good. The drivetrain was heavily worn when I got it, and I’ve put another 6kmiles on it. So like, easily 8-12k on it.
It isn’t skipping, it shifts great… the only problem is I feel like maybe I’m taking this one too far.
It’s shimano tourney 8speed
I’d be happy if you told me to ride it til it breaks.
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chains breaking is not a particularly fun failure for you or the food you’re portaging
If I replace the chain, will I not have to replace the cassette and perhaps chainrings and dangle cogs?
Embarrassing disclosure: I’m realizing tonight that I have never kept a bike long enough to need to replace the drivetrain and so I have never had to think about this.
Bro it’s time to invest in some bombproof 8sp shit
Luckily for you, we’re talking about $75 in total parts cost for all of it.
But yeah… it’s time.
lol okay so… the bottom bracket is also fried. Should I just replace everything except the dangle, pusher and cranks?
@LASER_BEIGE bombproof 8speed recs?
Probably cheaper to replace the cranks than a chainring.
Probably.
Is it a replaceable ring to begin with?
Yeah it’s all serviceable, nothing stamped
Well that’s good at least.
What kind of cassette range are you looking for?
I have a wipperman connex 8sp chain in my box for just in case I decide I want to use this 7410 group I have
It’s an uninspired triple. Probably has all the range of a modern 1x12 with all the weight and redundancy
It’s a bandaid bike that I thought I would have replaced by now with a Dr. Dew but decided I love the wacky geo… I would prefer to spend nothing on it.
I prob could even just throw a new chain on it and let it skip until it doesn’t lol, right?
I’ll go to the nonprofit before I leave DC
Why not spend $150 on a deore 12 dangler, shifter, chain and cassette?
Hybrid triple (or double) is probably better for this application. All the Altus bits (including a Shimano bb) are less than $100.
If you have an address I can post it to I’ve got everything in stock.
Thank you Braden! Okay I will definitely dm you about that when I have clearer logistics. I think it’ll be Philly.
when are you arriving in philly?
Not sure yet! I’m getting ahead financially while it’s good and I have my needs met here. I haven’t found a place to store the truck is the only logistic.
where can i purchase this stuff for $150?
Don’t buy Shimano stuff off eBay that direct ships from China 
FFS especially don’t buy chains