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Originally Posted by gauvins (Post 20004303)

Just to clarify, once more, 15 000 miles is what I'd expect for a pair of chains in rotation at or slightly above 1% stretch. That's 7,500 miles per chain.

Do you replace all drive train parts at the same time? Why do Sram, Shimano, KMC, Park Tool, and all other bicycle tool manufactures and drive train part manufactures see it different than you?

Bikerumor Shimano Chainwear Challenge: The Results
Results:
https://gzmyu4ma9b-flywheel.netdna-s...al-results.png

https://www.bikerumor.com/2013/02/19...e-the-results/

https://www.bikerumor.com/2011/03/16...ain-wear-test/

1,500 miles is for a well taken care of 11 speed chain
It took a while to find this old test

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Originally Posted by chrisx (Post 20005758)

Do you replace all drive train parts at the same time? Why do Sram, Shimano, KMC, Park Tool, and all other bicycle tool manufactures and drive train part manufactures see it different than you?

Same reason the oil change place is sure you need a transmission flush-and-fill every time you get your oil changed. Your list is specifically everybody who benefits from convincing people to do extra maintenance whether it's needed or not.

Nothing to contribute. Most are already posted. I'm just here to learn.