Originally Posted by
mynameuk
so i know its difficult to compare but what kind of wear do others get after a good 1000 miles of commuting? can my cheap ass bike compare with a more expensive counterpart?
I commute on a '92 Cannondale touring bike. In 1000 miles, I'd expect to clean and lube the chain once unless I got caught in wet conditions a few times. Otherwise, pedals last forever, current shifters have lasted 43,000 miles, brake pads go forever, major bearings need attention either never, or 5-10k range.
Does that help? :-)