My #bike chain got replaced today. It was new in February when I replaced the whole drive train.
So even though I wiped and oiled it every week, that chain was worth only about 4-5 months... Maybe 2000km? 9-speed, if that matters.
How often do you replace your chains?
#biketooter #cycling #bicycle #fedibikes
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