Max mileage from a chain?
What I really like about Bike Forums is getting input from the practical, real-world experiences of everyone here.
How many miles to you put on a chain?
I just read an article in Bicycling Mag that said replace the chain “At least every 2,500 miles.”
I frequently clean my bike, use a Park Tools chain scrubber and re-lube. I do so nearly every time after a gravel ride. Every other time after a road ride.
I have only 1 bike; a "gravel" bike that I ride road and gravel, but with different wheel sets/cassettes.
I use a PT chain checker to determine if i need a new one; not mileage. 2500 miles on my Shimano chain shows no stretching.
What do you folks do?