Chain and sprockets -- easy for a novice?

[wickedmonkey]

I'm gonna be giving it a go in the next 2-3 weeks. I've got a garage so no rush if I do run into something time consuming. I'm fairly handy, comfortable messing with the brakes and changing oil. Only one way to find out if I can do it.

I'll let you know how I get on.

I'm definitely interested in knowing how you get on. I think as I haven't got a garage, I'll get it done by the bike shop down the road.


Regarding riveting: why is that such a big deal?