Basic maintenance is one of the most satisfying ways of getting to know your bike – with most parts costing less than a tank of fuel

Basic maintenance is one of the most satisfying ways of getting to know your bike – with most basic parts costing less than a tank of fuel

  • Salvagepunk@slrpnk.netBannedEnglish
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    23 days ago

    In the 5 years I’ve had my current bike, I think it’s on it’s fourth drivetrain?

    How many miles a day are you putting on that thing to go through so many?!

    • Evkob (they/them)@lemmy.caEnglish
      2·
      23 days ago

      I am a daily commuter, but mostly it’s harsh Canadian winters with salted roads combined with poor storage and maintenance. Tis hell on bicycle parts 😅

      • chrisgerhard@mastodon.green
        2·
        23 days ago

        @Evkob @salvagepunk when I commuted in the UK, 200 miles a week year round I ended up just getting a new bike every 5 years. It was cheaper than replacing drive train and wheels. Plus I cracked the frame on one.