Components wearing

[WilkyWay]

How often are people replacing chains/tyres etc on their Rails?

I've replaced my chain and rear tyre after only 400 miles. Chain is cleaned and lubed after every ride.

Is this the same as everyone else or do I need to treat it a bit better?

 

[Stanpipe]

That sounds a bit extreme. What do you mean by cleaning? I’ve only done 300 on mine so far but I certainly don’t clean it and lube after every ride. Prob gets a wipe off and lube every 2 weeks. I ride 2-3x per week but weather been pretty good. Dusty, if anything. Did a chain stretch test yesterday and it’s as good as new.
Mate has a YT decoy and he just replacing his first chain after nearly 1900 miles.
That said, neither of us change gear much under power and use a higher cadence. Have to get used to selecting the right gear before you actually need it (if that makes sense?).

 

[Paul Mac]

How often are people replacing chains/tyres etc on their Rails?

I've replaced my chain and rear tyre after only 400 miles. Chain is cleaned and lubed after every ride.

Is this the same as everyone else or do I need to treat it a bit better?

I'm still on the same chain and cassette that was on it when new and I've now covered 1400 miles.
Mind you the chain was show worn to .75 at 400 miles!
The whole drive chain is knackered by measurement, but works perfectly ?

 

[WilkyWay]

Cleaned of any grit and grime then wet/dry lube depending on the weather. The last chain was working and shifting fine but was worn between 0.5 and 0.75. It’s now in my ride box to keep as a spare for if I ever snap a chain mid ride.

 

[lcarron]

I try to change mine before the 0.5 wear point which is between 800 and 1000 miles.
I do it to reduce wear on the cassette and sprocket.
As far as lubrication I used Teflon on the rollers very rarely but spend some time to rag it nicely as I do not like the residue that attract dust.

 

[Yoak]

Less than a month in, and I have:
Dented the back rim
Ripped a whole in the. Ack tyre big enough to make it useless as tubeless
Broken a tooth on the cassette
Broken the rear derailleur
Broken the left break handle
And broken the chain (But that was because I didn’t put it properly back togheter after changing the derailleur)
Oh and the seat is bent.

it’s just too much fun downhill andI ride three times as many steep trails as I do on my analog bike in one outing.

 

[Beekeeper]

Less than a month in, and I have:
Dented the back rim
Ripped a whole in the. Ack tyre big enough to make it useless as tubeless
Broken a tooth on the cassette
Broken the rear derailleur
Broken the left break handle
And broken the chain (But that was because I didn’t put it properly back togheter after changing the derailleur)
Oh and the seat is bent.

it’s just too much fun downhill andI ride three times as many steep trails as I do on my analog bike in one outing.

If I was a bike shop owner and I saw you coming in for a test ride I’d say “sorry we are closed” ?

 

[Yoak]

If I was a bike shop owner and I saw you coming in for a test ride I’d say “sorry we are closed” ?

? probably wise.
The derailleur was a stroke of really bad luck as a branch flipped up and in between the wheel and chain. As the only thing I’m really careful about is gear changing and not changing under load

 

[Doug Stampfer]

Less than a month in, and I have:
Dented the back rim
Ripped a whole in the. Ack tyre big enough to make it useless as tubeless
Broken a tooth on the cassette
Broken the rear derailleur
Broken the left break handle
And broken the chain (But that was because I didn’t put it properly back togheter after changing the derailleur)
Oh and the seat is bent.

it’s just too much fun downhill andI ride three times as many steep trails as I do on my analog bike in one outing.

This is why we can't have good things.

 

[Yoak]

This is why we can't have good things.

And my friend that works as a bike mechanic and been riding a eonesixty for a year warned me about the high cost of running an ebike. Everything is under more strain than an analog bike of course

 

[Nick van winkle]

I'm still on the same chain and cassette that was on it when new and I've now covered 1400 miles.
Mind you the chain was show worn to .75 at 400 miles!
The whole drive chain is knackered by measurement, but works perfectly ?

 

[Nick van winkle]

2018 Turbo Levo Expert.
I'm swapping my chains out about every 1200km. Replacing them with what ever i find on offer online. KMC e11. SRAM XX1. They are all doing the same mileage. Prices vary from 20-32 euro. In 1 year i did 4 chains. 1 front ring. 1 rear cassette and 4800km. No commuting, 80% trails and a few trips to the Alps and Finale. Ive lost 6 weeks in the year to warranty. Seat post. Engine. Forks. And other parts waiting to turn up in the post. I'm currently on day 23 waiting to get the bike back with a new engine and news back on the problematic Ohlins RXF that have died twice on me.

 

[Beekeeper]

I’ve copied this from another forum. It’s not my post but I thought it was interesting.....

“I don't use my bikes for commuting purposes, and pretty much only ride off road, with all of my riding taking place in the evening, and at weekends, so my mileage use is probably going to be considerably less than many at approx 3,600 miles per year. The goal for this year was 4,000 miles, but that figure has really slipped away, and I suspect that even the 3,600miles might not be achievable this year. The elevation gain per year is between 250,00ft and 300,00ft.

In respect of parts, the conditions that I ride in are harsher than most.
A drive chain can be shot within 100 miles, or last 600 miles.
Rear cassettes might be around about 600 miles to 1,000 miles.
The front drive sprocket on my Bosch powered bikes need turning at about 250 miles, and replacing at about 500 miles.
I get through a set of gear selection cables and front fork remote about two times a year.
Brake pads are very varied. I've got through two sets in just two weeks/ 200 miles, whilst in the Swiss alps, but generally speaking I guess that I get about 1,000 miles from a set.
Tyres are also very varied. Again the Swiss trip killed a set in 200 miles, but I expect to generally get through two sets a year in what are normal conditions. That would include swapping back to front.
I get through gallons and gallons of Muc Off bike cleaner, and must get through several litres of chain lube in a year.
Handle bar grips last about a year.
On the full suspension eMTB, I also expect to replace all bearings and bushes once a year.
Headset bearing last about six months before replacement.
I also get through a set of Shimano SPD pedals at least once a year.”

All above is quoted from another forum

 

[HumphreytheBear]

Trek FS7 - 2018 model
Cant complain , Im heavy , 100kg , ride fairly hard , but not a jumper as I'm am old, and it hurts - see list below
Chains on 3rd , 2nd rear cassette - now using Sunrace with Durarace chain
Pads last approx 400-600kms
Shocks rebuilt once - have parts to do again
Grips 2nd set - death grips ( new ones are so sticky ! )
Tyres just replaced and they were shagged
1 Bosch controller , one brake lever and a set of bars , lots of scratches ..... Sore shoulder 12 months on !
ps also a rear derailleur - due to a stick incident .
Now needs another control - this one just blanked out - still works can't read it !

Approx 3500km - ridden in all conditions - best purchase ever .

Would buy another tomorrow

 

[Yoak]

Another rear derailleur fell apart. This time while commuting in the centre of town. Giving up on SRAM and bought Shimano now. Probably won’t make much difference, but the attitude from SRAM regarding warranty on my 10 day old GX derailleur put me off