How much to spend on my Boardman hybrid bike to get it fixed?
Hey. I got this Boardman hybrid bike from a friend who didn’t need it anymore. He hadn’t used it much and it looks a bit old. I don’t know much about bikes so my description would not be accurate. At first the gears were not shifting great and constant rattling and getting stuck. Went to a workshop in Forest gate it was a small shop so just thought it would be cheaper. Guy told me it is just the chain, changed it for 25£(first mistake). Did help with the rattling but the gears were still getting stuck and on the way back when changing the gears I was about to crash and the chain came off on a main road. Went back next day, guy told me the front gear’s cable needs changing and the back cassette needs changing as well for which he will charge 50£ total after coming down from 60£. I didn’t want to spend that much as I thought he was trying to scam as he told me it is just the chain and then keeps adding the problems. Im not sure what the problem is, so was wondering whether this is a good price if I do go with it? I have also attached some extra pictures of the gears if someone is able to tell anything 🤷♂️. Anything I can do at home to fix it? The bike still works, like I can possibly bike it but it’s not smooth at all and I am scared if the chain comes of like before or gets stuck. I want to use the bike for Hospital placements next year as much more cheaper and convenient travel method in London. Thanks