Originally Posted by
Brian25
An elephant would put more pressure on a pedal than a mouse. Being said, maybe I am more of a mouse, because I have easily gotten over 10k of loaded touring miles on a chain without (stretching it), wearing it out.
despite being much more in the direction of mouse than elephant, and being someone who is pretty careful about keeping my drivetrain clean and lubed, Ive never gone 16,000km on a chain without having to replace a cassette before.
I generally follow the 1/16th stretch over a foot length rule and also am in the 5-6000 KM range of chain like, over numerous years of changing chains from 7-9 speed stuff.