Originally Posted by
lootcorp
... they NEVER recommend changing a chain without also replacing the cassette at the same time...
That's
*completely* back-arsewards - you should always install a new chain at the same time as when you put on a new cassette.
Edit:
Originally Posted by
contango
.Since I can change a chain myself and they cost £12.99...
Is that 10-speed, and if so, where are you getting your chains from?
10-speed stuff is *so* bloody expensive compared to 8/9 speed (and I really don't see why that should be the case, they're only slightly slimmer in size, and it's not like the tech or metallurgy is any different).