If I plan to upgrade on my first mountain bike's crankset, what should I get?

Question

Right now I have a single-piece triple crankset, on which the rings are 24-34-42 in size. It has been creaking, as well as making other funny noises. Also the teeth have been bending, so I'm thinking it's not very good. I want to get a solid, stiff triple crankset, at a reasonable price. I would like the rings to be 22-32-42 and replaceable. However, I do not know very much about mountain bikes as this is my first one, so if I am out of line, please inform me.

Answer 1

You may want to look at this one. It has everything you want and is cheap. You will have to buy a new bottom bracket to go with it. Nashbar can help you with it as well.

http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?categ...

This bottom bracket will work but you must know the length and shell size. Again ask Nashbar techs.

http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?categ...

You'll need a BB tool to install.