The Empirical Chain Thread
Fill out the form. Because everybody has an opinion, and a best way to do things. Here, we will let the appearance of empirical data show us wondrous things, or perhaps nothing at all. I thought about throwing FTP on there as a variable, but I dunno how many people know theirs.
Chain brand: Shimano Ultegra, CN-6701
Speeds: 10 speed
Surface: road
Bike + rider weight: 220lbs
Lubricant: Muc-Off Team Sky Hydrodynamic
Lube interval in miles: 500
Remove chain to clean/wash? No, just wipe off outside chain when needed
If yes, how often: N/A
Average chain life in miles: 3,000
Here's a blank for y'all to cut and paste.
Chain brand:
Speeds:
Surface:
Bike + rider weight:
Lubricant:
Lube interval in miles:
Remove chain to clean/wash? Y/N
If yes, how often:
Average chain life in miles:
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