| Re: Broke A Chain!
Stephen Harding wrote:
> I have no problem running chains on my road bikes for
> 3 years or so, paying more attention to lube than I do
> for the lesser ridden MTBs.
>
> I typically run the entire drive line down, letting them
> wear out together, then replace the chain and the cogs
> at once. Chain rings seem to be harder to wear than
> cogsets, so a ring can last a couple chain/cog replacement
> cycles.
This strikes me as false economy. Chains are available for $15 or $20
just about anywhere. Cassettes are more like $50, $100 for fancier ones
like 10-speeds. Chainrings can cost $50 apiece. Frankly, tossing a
chain every once in a while is a lot cheaper.
>
> I put about 2500 mi/year and 1500 mi/year typically on my
> two primary rides (one road/one MTB). Chains last for
> 2+ years easily.
At your mileage I would be replacing 1 chain per year (per bike), and
keeping the cassette for several years, and the chainrings for longer
than that.
--
David L. Johnson
The motor car reflects our standard of living and gauges the
speed of our present life. It long ago ran down Simple Living,
and never halted to inquire about the prostrate figure which
fell as its victim. -- Warren G. Harding
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