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This would lead to increased component wear though.
by fire_lake 2y ago
This would lead to increased component wear though.
- stavros 2y agoYeah, definitely. I expect I'll have to pay something to keep fit, and the chain and gears are probably cheaper than a gym subscription. They're also not very good components, which puts them in the bottom end of the price range, so that's good too.
- nsteel 2y agoPlease do be careful and monitor the condition of your chain if you're going to deliberately let it degrade. You can cause yourself quite a nasty accident when your chain snaps, or even slips on the teeth at an unfortunate moment. I'd personally find a different way to increase the effort e.g. carry more mass
- lukas099 2y agoThis is real, it happened to me and it hurt.
- amluto 2y agoNot to mention that a broken chain means an inoperable bike, and replacing a chain on the go is a messy job. And if the chainrings are worn due to a poorly maintained chain, a replacement new chain may not even fit correctly. So, even without injury, a broken chain even two miles away from town and a bike shop is no fun.
- nsteel 2y agoThe only good thing about not lubricating your drivetrain is that replacing/fixing it won't be so messy!
- sunshinesnacks 2y agoI was going to say the same thing. A poorly maintained chain wears and “stretches,” and in turn wears gears faster. There’s no need to intentionally wear out components for better exercise - just ride a longer route faster, throw rocks in a backpack, etc. A poorly lubed chain only adds maybe 5-10 Watts, which is not much in terms of fitness improvements. And a worn chain and drivetrain is more prone to slipping or breaking, which is a good way to get injured. Edit: I just realized nsteel said pretty much the same thing below.