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From: mink@cfa.UUCP (Doug Mink)
Newsgroups: net.bicycle
Subject: Re: 5000 miles too short a Life For a Chain?
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Date: Wed, 20-Nov-85 10:45:52 EST
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Posted: Wed Nov 20 10:45:52 1985
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Chain life seems to depend a lot on how you ride (cadence and
gearing), where you ride (terrain variation, frequent starts and
stops), when you ride (rain, snow, etc.), and how you take care
of your chain.  I've managed to stretch a Sedisport in 1000 miles
of fast, hilly riding and too-infrequent cleaning.  I would guess
that loaded touring has an effect, too.

			-Doug Mink