Originally Posted by
noglider
[MENTION=571561]ScottCommutes[/MENTION] and [MENTION=397345]Classtime[/MENTION]: The difference in your climates can explain the difference in wear on your bikes. Riding a bike in the rain introduces a lot of abrasive grit. Last night, I cleaned my chain. Today, I bike-commuted to work and back, and I had the time to clean my bike. I got a lot of grit off, and I had to clean and lube my chain again.
I rode to work in the rain today and I broke my front derailleur cable. I changed all the cables and housings eight months ago. I do ride every day in every kind of weather.