I'm well out of touch with MTB stuff, but need to give my brother in Canada instructions about servicing his old Trek 820 - that he hardly uses, but I will be borrowing when I visit.
The left shifter, chain and cassette are nearly knackered. Might as well replace the shifters, chain and cassette. Currently 8-speed. Would be nice to upgrade to 9-speed at the same time.
What reasonably-priced trigger-style indexed shifters do you suggest?
The work will be done by a bike shop. If they suggest replacing the mechs and crankset too, what would you suggest for those too?
Many thanks.
Oh, and a long shot: any recommendations for bike shops in or near Maple Ridge, BC? Or Canadian or Vancouvian cycling forums to post on?