I actually rotate / Swap multiple chains per bike.
By doing that, I have multiple chains, which work on a "mid-work-out" cassette, A new chain would not work.
Doing this, I wear out all 2-3 chains, swapping them constantly, and getting 10000km or more out of a cassette on a regular basis
I have to say, I never get this advice, you spend a fortune on a bike and yet ride a piece of s*it in the winter leaving your expensive, perfect for winter bike depreciating away in the shed. They’re not an investment, you bought it, just ride and enjoy the damn thing. Maybe buy a cheap £30 bearing press set off ebay so you can freshen up your bike for the dryer months.
#19: Changing frame bearings is really easy. You can get a bearing press sets off ebay for £30ish that is more than adequate for home mechanics like myself and will make the job of pushing in bearings REALLY easy. It will probably take you the same amount of time to do the job as it’d take to drop your bike to and from the bike shop. You’ll save a wedge of cash and have the satisfaction of working on your own bike. Plus, you don’t need to have a second “winter” bike taking up space. Look at youtube, people have posted great videos re every possible maintenance job.
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Doing this, I wear out all 2-3 chains, swapping them constantly, and getting 10000km or more out of a cassette on a regular basis
How far do you ride a year? I've ridden about 4,000km for the last 3 years spread over 6 bikes.
I don't think I've got to 10,000km on a bike, never mind a cassette. They have broken, been stolen, sold or retired.