Originally Posted by What
Somewhere between 700-800 on this one, I think. First time for me. I keep the bike fairly maintained (not really babied, not really neglected) but I beat the crap out of it on my commutes. It was certainly my own doing.
Just another learning experience.
As per my commute today, carpooled it in. It sucked.
Not sure your experiance, but I've snapped every Shimano chain I've ever tried, and never yet broke a Sram... I get about 1500 miles on a chain before it's stretched enough to replace. you prolly know this already, but keep an eye on it - if it gets too stretched it will eat your (expensive) cogs and chainrings as well.
My commute was awesome: slight tailwind, gorgeous weather, averaged 17+.
Cheers