Originally Posted by
veganwar
Two riders putting in the same mileage in the same weather, one without brakes and one with at least one brake: the rider who only uses back pressure and skipping/skidding to stop is going to need to replace his or her chain more often.
Chains do not stretch from pedalling force. Chains get longer because they wear out and the holes in the sideplates for the rollers get enlarged from friction and dirt. It doesn't matter if you skid, skip or have legs like the incredible hulk.