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how hard is it to self repair a bike?

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dolph

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it's a 10 year old diamandback sorrento 21 speed mountain bike. the right side gear shifter (1-7) doesn't work, and the bike generally needs a tune-up. the local bike shop wants to charge me $75 for an overhaul (whatever that means), + other repair costs, totalling about $110. i don't even think i could get that much for the bike if everything was working fine. advice?
 
If you have never worked on a bike before, consider this to be a learning experience if you want to learn. Otherwise, that price isn't really outrageous for that kind of work.
 
Originally posted by: Sideswipe001
If you have never worked on a bike before, consider this to be a learning experience if you want to learn. Otherwise, that price isn't really outrageous for that kind of work.
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YEP, although you could always get a second estimate.
 
Bikes are pretty easy to work on for the basic stuff, but you may need a few specialized tool (crank puller, bottom-bracket wrench, cone wrenches, nipple wrenches). Your shifter problem is probably just a cable and derailer in need of lubrication and adjustment.
 
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