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Chains might not be what they used to be but the multi-geared sprockets with tight tolerances definitely aren't. It's cheaper to change the chains sooner than t
by exDM69 10y ago
Chains might not be what they used to be but the multi-geared sprockets with tight tolerances definitely aren't. It's cheaper to change the chains sooner than to wait until they wear out your sprockets badly enough that you can't fit a new chain on it and need to change both.
2 years of life out of chains sounds reasonable to me if you drive a lot. Exposure to dirt, salt (from de-icing), moisture, etc can shorten the life of your chains. Keeping them clean and well oiled will make them last longer. And using quality chains in the first place, your bike might have come with cheapo chains.
- aluhut 10y agoI'm up to 900km (559miles) per year again. It this "a lot"?
- wiredfool 10y agoI look to replace chains at about 1-2k miles in winter, or 2k+ in the summer. Ymmv. Honestly, unless you're on a 11sp, chains are cheap compared to any of the other parts.
- Symbiote 10y agoWhen I was cycling 3000km/year, I replaced the chain every couple of years. But it seemed to depend massively on how careful I was with cleaning, and where I was cycling. 99% on roads, with regular lubrication, and the chain lasted ages. Then I moved house, and cycled the same distance, but on gritted paths, and more often in the rain. Chains could be ruined very quickly if I was lazy, and didn't clean off the mud and grit.
- exDM69 10y ago2 years times 900 km sounds like a short-ish but reasonable life for chains.
- aluhut 10y agoOK. Guess thats how it is. Thank you all.
- TarpitCarnivore 10y ago600 miles a year is relatively low. Most people replace chains around 1500-2000 miles but it can really vary.