Originally Posted by rje58_too

I'm obviously doing something terribly wrong! I lube my chain and drivetrain, check the chain wear every few months (and replace when needed) and try to do normal routine maintenance, including keeping the drive train reasonably clean.

I've never gotten a crankset to last anywhere near that long!! And I'm not riding department store bikes, I've got three Treks and a Fuji. Lower end Treks, but still...

How does anyone get a crank to last that long? What am I doing wrong? I've never gotten even close to 10k....

I apologize, I don't mean to highjack the thread. CONGRATULATIONS on whatever you're doing to get that kind of mileage on a crank - and touring too! Wow!