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Old 07-06-15 | 04:52 PM
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nstgc
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Originally Posted by gsa103
It depends a lot on riding style and conditions. Heavier riders, wet or dusty riding all shorten chain life. Proper lubrication is also essential. A winter commuter might only get 1k miles on a chain, while a fair weather road bike could easily last 5k miles.
Yeah. My winter commuting killed my chain. It was essentially brand-new prior to the snow and salt.
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