Originally Posted by
MinnMan
Just based on experience, when I let an 11 speed chain go so that the 0.75% pin in the chain checker goes in easily, the cassette is going to skip if I just put in a new chain with the old cassette..
In my experience, 10 speed chains were more durable.
It's a gravel bike that gets dirty a lot. I'm mot surprised that the chain was overstretched in 2k miles. I should have been keeping closer track.
Do you only have 2k on this cassette? If so, you should be able to get much more mileage on it that 2k and maintain good shifting. Are you using a oil based lube versus a wax if it is a gravel bike? If not waxing, you might look at that so you can not worry so much about the dirt and grime ruining the chain so quickly.