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Local Bike Shop to install new groupset

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  • May 10, 2018 at 8:27 pm #28500
    WorkingMan

    As part of the Cycle to Work scheme I am considering upgrading the groupset on my 2015 Giant Defy 3 from tiagra to the latest 105 disc brake set.  My company’s scheme operates the Halfords scheme which some independent shops are affiliated to.

    My questions are as follows:

    • Does anyone know if there is a Halfords Cycle2Work independent dealer in the north west of England who could supply and fit the groupset?
    • Failing that, can Halfords or a C2W IBS supply the 105 Groupset on a special order as part of the C2W scheme?
    • If I order the Groupset, are there any points I need to be specific about in the order?
    • I’m happy to pay for the installation of the groupset outside of the C2W scheme. Can anyone recommend a good LBS to do this? I live near Bolton but am happy to consider anywhere in NW England. 

    Many thanks 

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  • May 10, 2018 at 11:10 pm #919277
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    davel

    I’m also in the NW. Depends
    I’m also in the NW. Depends on the LBS so you really need to try (pop in, give them a call) a few.

    First, you’ll need to check whether they take Halfords vouchers. As far as I’ve seen, cyclescheme is the main one where I live.

    Second, some can be very accommodating. My most local of LBSs would price match the stuff off the internet if there was extra work in it for them through fitting (probably just checked the deal and ordered it from the same site), and they would add things to a cycle to work order under vague headings to disguise items that might not strictly form part of the scheme. But I knew them well.

    I’d love to send your business their way, but they closed down 2 years ago.

    May 10, 2018 at 10:59 pm #919275
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    wycombewheeler

    agree with whats been said,

    agree with whats been said, groupset price on major online retailers may be better than the c2w saving.

    I’ve installed an entire groupset on my bike several times, it’s all quite straightforward, except press fit bottom brackets and the press needed for fitting and bleeding hydraulic brakes . (in fairness this may well also straightforward but i’ve just not learned to do it.)

    May 10, 2018 at 9:46 pm #919273
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    WorkingMan

    Should have said. My bike

    Should have said. My bike already has disc brakes although they are cable operated rather than hydraulic. 

    May 10, 2018 at 9:30 pm #919271
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    sergius

    Disc brakes generally require

    Disc brakes generally require specific mountings – I don’t recall seeing Tiagra with discs, you may have to stick with rim brakes.

     

    I’d forget about the C2W side of things, you can often pick up a 105 groupset for 50-60% off from the major online retailers – I came close to doing the upgrade you are considering (Tiagra to 105) on my old winter bike as it was so cheap (decided to give it to my brother and buy a new bike in the end) – IIRC the groupset could be had for around £200.  Just wait for a sale (and keep an eye out for them launching the new range which will cause retailers to dump old stock).

     

    As for fitting, I bet you’d pay upwards of 2-3 hours (£100 – £150) for a LBS to fit it for you. 

     

     

    If you look at the tools you need:

    With a set of alan keys and wire cutters: RD, FD, brakes, shifters, crankset (if you leave the BB alone)

    With a chain tool: chain (though I’d add a quick link myself)

    With a cassette tool: cassette (and shimano centerlock rotors)

    With a BB  press (google how to make you own cheaply) plus a BB tool: BB

     

    I’ve replaced everything in that list at one time or another apart from a BB, the tools are much cheaper than paying someone else to do it – and you’ll learn a lot (hint: youtube).  Plus when your new cables stretch after 3 months, you know how to adjust things! 

     

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