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Originally Posted by mollydog
Well that's the real problem ... clueless riders. I [snip] see travelers repeat the chain/sprocket disaster OVER AND OVER, despite my rants [snip]
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Surely there are possibilities aside from "clueless riders." And just as surely, no one here considers their own periodic "rants" on to represent the final word on a subject? All we really get to do is offer our observations and experience for others to make use of, or not--as they choose.
Personally, I don't change front, rear or chains as often as you claim is necessary. (Nor do I meticulously clean or oil chains, but that's another story.) I get good service life out of all of these, with what strikes me as a good balance of care and neglect.
Every so often I've gotten over-optimistic, and ended up changing out parts under less-than-optimal conditions (think: subzero cold in a dark parking lot, or torrential rains and tropical humidity), but then again there are dozens of occasions on which I've not done so and gotten along just fine--on five continents and in scores of countries.
YMMV, but I hope that's helpful. Kudos to the OP for exploring the available options and finding, as one does, a workable solution!
Mark
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