Originally Posted by
slcbob
If you're not going to replace the chain ever then why did you ask?
If you're not going to spend $5 on a chain then why is your name cervelo?
You can get a decent SS for cheap. The 10 spd chains are not, but you don't need one. If you don't replace the chain soon-ish based on wear (lengthening) then when you do finally replace it you may be replacing cog and chainring, too. Far more of an issue on derailleur bikes than SS / fixed, but it is still an issue that extreme wear from a stretched chain will cause issues.
Like the AAMCO guy says - you can pay me now, or pay me later.
I wanted to know if there was any potential danger or risk that I might not be aware of running an old chain for a long time. If the more experienced commuters/cyclists knew of some mechanical issue that I wasn't aware of, I would be more inclined to rethink my decision.
The bike that I am riding is an [extra-small size] cervelo which uses 650c. Smaller riders have a difficult time finding bikes with proportional geometry - this bike fits me well. So, although one might mind a decent ss for cheap, I cannot find one that fights 'right'.
I might consider replacing the chain earlier if it accelerates the wear on my chainring. This is something I haven't really considered.