I'm up to 900km (559miles) per year again. It this "a lot"?
Re:Flat Pack Chainless Bicycle from IKEA
by wiredfool on Sunday January 15, 2017 @04:13PM
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I 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.
Re:Flat Pack Chainless Bicycle from IKEA
by Symbiote on Sunday January 15, 2017 @04:24PM
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When 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.
2 years times 900 km sounds like a short-ish but reasonable life for chains.
OK. Guess thats how it is. Thank you all.
Re:Flat Pack Chainless Bicycle from IKEA
by TarpitCarnivore on Sunday January 15, 2017 @06:22PM
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600 miles a year is relatively low. Most people replace chains around 1500-2000 miles but it can really vary.
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.