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12-19-01 | 08:04 AM

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velocipedio

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From: living in the moment

Bikes: 2005 Litespeed Teramo, 2000 Marinoni Leggero, 2001 Kona Major Jake (with Campy Centaur), 1997 Specialized S-Works M2, 1992 Specialized Rockhopper

I don't want to soud like yer mam... But this should be a lesson to you. REPLACE YOUR CHAIN REGULARLY! A Shimano chain should be changes before 4000 km [3000 km is better] and a Campy 10-speed chain should be changed before 5000 km [4000 km is better]. This is assuming you clean your drivetrain regularly. I get 5000 km out of a Campy chain, but I am particularly anal-retentive when it comes to cleaning my bike.

Replacing a chain on aregular basis is much less costly than replacing chain rings and cogs. On the other hand, I suspect you probably only needed to replace your inner chain ring and middle cogs. The big ring and small cogs tend to get less wear in normal riding.

Bore da.

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