Titan Racing MTB Drive train

[Mario Carstens]

I need help to fix my drive train on Titan Racing MTB,  i am new to all this, and a casual rider,  The gears/chain are slipping and the ride is very uncomfortable. I was advised to change / replace the entire drive train. My problem is i am not sure where to start and what to buy,  i am also very remotely located.  I would really love some advise. Regards. Mario from the Northern Cape-Aggeneys. 

[DJuice]

18 minutes ago, Mario Carstens said:

I need help to fix my drive train on Titan Racing MTB,  i am new to all this, and a casual rider,  The gears/chain are slipping and the ride is very uncomfortable. I was advised to change / replace the entire drive train. My problem is i am not sure where to start and what to buy,  i am also very remotely located.  I would really love some advise. Regards. Mario from the Northern Cape-Aggeneys. 

Mario Do you come through Upington?

Dirk at Cycle City can help or in Kakamas you can see if you can get hold of Gerhard Oberholzer.

What groupset is on the bike?

How many kilometers have the groupset done?

Perhaps post a picture of the chain and cassette.

 

[Mario Carstens]

DJuice, thanks for the quick response,  i have no idea on the kilometers done, my group set is 2x8, tried to take photos as requested. 

Will try and get hold of the persons you recommend. Thanks.

[RobynE 🚵‍♀️]

Long post warning! 

You will need: 

Bottom bracket (not sure what size that bike takes)

Crankset

Right side shifter 

Rear derailleur 

Cassette

Chain

New cabling

The above will give you a 1x setup. So single chain ring at the front and more gears at the back. Only one shifter. 

Good used parts will probably set you back around 4k. New parts around 8k (minimum). And you must add labour. 

In terms of parts you will be looking for 11 or 12 speed.

If 12 speed you will have to go with SRAM NX, or Shimano Deore/SLX/XT (but with Shimano your cassette will have to be aftermarket and not original as your freehub (which is HG) won’t take original Shimano 12 speed (which is Microspline). Your freehub also won’t take SRAM GX - only NX. To run original Shimano or GX you will need to change your freehub body, which your hub (if still original) won’t allow. Which would mean a new hub and freehub body, and wheel build. NB: there may already be an issue with your freehub body so don’t rule this extra cost out. 

Nothing wrong with SRAM NX especially if you’d been enjoying yourself with that Mezzo until it started slipping. 

You could get the parts yourself and have someone fit them, but the suggestion of having a bike shop assist is a good one.

Also bear in mind that this upgrade, while cheaper than buying a new bike with better specs, doesn’t make financial sense on your current bike and won’t add any value to it. It will just make your current bike rideable, and you’ll probably get many happy years out of it. If your freehub body is stuffed though, and cannot be replaced, it’s a whole wheel build etc etc and absolutely not worth it to do. Changing your drivetrain and a wheel build will be more than buying a different bike with a 1x SRAM or Shimano setup already. 

First port of call if I was you would be to go to a shop and have them check and advise, and if new is not attainable then ask them to give you a list of parts to buy so you can keep a look out for them being advertised second hand.