Thread: How much can I expect to spend on maintenance per year?
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Old 03-27-09 | 02:17 PM
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Bikes: Willier Zero 7; Merlin Extralight; Calfee Dragonfly tandem, Calfee Adventure tandem; Cervelo P2; Motebecane Ti Fly 29er; Motebecanne Phantom Cross; Schwinn Paramount Track bike

The convential wisdom has always been new cables each year. Back in the day I used to do that.

Now I don't bother. One bike has 6 years on the original cables, and the other has 3 years. No breakage,and no shifting problems. YMMV.
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