Help with my bike repair

[Russinating]

I came off my bike the other day and broke the plastic around my RH shifter pin, so I took it in for a repair. The guys picked up on pretty much everything that isn't perfect... which is everything apart from the frame and wheels.

As such the total bill is £529. Considering the bike was £999 new about 4 years ago (Boardman Team Carbon) and the wheels are less than a year old at £231 I'm pretty much paying for a whole new bike again, but with an old/used frame.



I can't really justify that outlay, nor afford a new bike of a similar spec, so I don't know what to do! I only use it for commuting now and the odd evening/weekend ride in the summer; I'm certainly not challenging for the yellow jersey.

Advice and thoughts welcome please!

 

[Russinating]

Lots of replies, skim read on lunch, but sorry if I've missed anyway!

It's a fairly reputable independent shop in Bristol. I've also emailed another two companies, one a friend used and one I had my bike fit at, the former has come back with a similar quote if it all needs doing. Slightly cheaper on labour but not by much.

And yes I've upgraded/replaced parts throughout the years. Wheels were brand new last year, chain ring and cassette about 2 years old, chain about 1.5 (last winter), tyres and brake pads as and when needed etc.

Labour wise I'm ok but not confident enough to do a shifter. Derailleur is bent apparently but I haven't really noticed any skipping or problems shifting. No idea of anywhere in Bristol that hires a mechanic etc, the other guys that came back with a quote are out in the sticks and just two guys who mainly run a mountain bike hire place and their labour is £40/hour too.

 

[Russinating]

Yeah I wouldn't even want to try, tweaking the derailleur is a pain enough. I have a whole house worth of DIY to do as well so it would be one thing I'd happily pay someone else to do.