Originally Posted by
Nomad_
A last question I guess before I go research these new bike ideas, it was mentioned I could wear out the low level components and then replace them with upgrades, about how many miles does that generally take or is it mainly dependant of abuse/randomness? With a lifetime warranty on the frame, I'm not against using cheaper components while I learn and save, then upgrading to better ones (if not a entirely new bike)
Some parts, like the chain, will wear out within about 2500-3000 miles, depending on how much you baby it. The cassette might wear out in 5000 miles if you don't replace the chain in that time. You might wear out the jockey wheels on a rear derailleur in 10000 miles, but you can replace them and the derailleur will keep working. You aren't likely to wear out a front derailleur. The shifters will eventually wear out, but it will take a long time. They're more likely to brake in some other way before they wear out.