Originally Posted by
operator
Yeah but that's because you take care of your bikes.
Yes, but I spend vastly less time on bike maintenance than most of the active riders on this forum. Bearings are greased via grease fittings (or if not, field-stripped and serviced) every 5,000 miles or so, chain lubed every 1,000, and washing happens only while riding in the rain.
Brake shoes and all cables are replaced as needed, or after 2 years. Tires when cut or worn (they don't last long enough to dry out).
My total bike care effort can be measured in minutes per 1,000 miles, and my last mechanical failure on the road was a broken RD wire 5 years ago (I knew it was going, but put off replacing it too long).