The Right Chain Lube Can Save You Thousands of Dollars

Consider the humble bicycle chain. It’s an often overlooked part of a bike compared to wheels, cranks, and the frame itself, but the chain connects the rider’s power to the bike’s rear wheel. The chain’s links constantly articulate around the drivetrain’s gears, creating immense friction points between pieces of metal. With that much metal-on-metal contact, chains wear quickly, sometimes needing replacement several times a year. Most mechanics will estimate that a chain should be replaced every 2,000 to 3,000 miles. But depending on your riding conditions and lubricant of choice, your replacement interval can be much shorter or much longer. If you miss that critical service interval for your chain, it could lead to costly parts (such as your cassette and chainrings) needing to be replaced, meaning you’ve just gone from replacing one chain, a cost of $30-80 excluding installation, to replacing your chainrings and cassette as well as your chain. Depending on the parts of your bike, this will potentially quadruple your bill. [View in Browser]( [Bicycling]( [SHOP]( [EXCLUSIVE]( [SUBSCRIBE]( [The Right Chain Lube Can Save You Thousands of Dollars]( [The Right Chain Lube Can Save You Thousands of Dollars]( Consider the humble bicycle chain. It’s an often overlooked part of a bike compared to wheels, cranks, and the frame itself, but the chain connects the rider’s power to the bike’s rear wheel. The chain’s links constantly articulate around the drivetrain’s gears, creating immense friction points between pieces of metal. With that much metal-on-metal contact, chains wear quickly, sometimes needing replacement several times a year. Most mechanics will estimate that a chain should be replaced every 2,000 to 3,000 miles. But depending on your riding conditions and lubricant of choice, your replacement interval can be much shorter or much longer. If you miss that critical service interval for your chain, it could lead to costly parts (such as your cassette and chainrings) needing to be replaced, meaning you’ve just gone from replacing one chain, a cost of $30-80 excluding installation, to replacing your chainrings and cassette as well as your chain. Depending on the parts of your bike, this will potentially quadruple your bill. [Read More](   [Police Officer Ticketing Cyclists in Park Hits Cyclist in Bike Lane with His SUV]( [Police Officer Ticketing Cyclists in Park Hits Cyclist in Bike Lane with His SUV]( The incident is one of several incidents of police targeting and abusing cyclists in Toronto in recent weeks [Read More](     [This Outdoor Workout Builds Total-Body Strength—All You Need Is a Bench]( [This Outdoor Workout Builds Total-Body Strength—All You Need Is a Bench]( Take your strength workout to the park. [Read More](   [Why a Healthy Pelvic Floor is Crucial to Athletes and the Workout That Helps You Build It]( [Why a Healthy Pelvic Floor is Crucial to Athletes and the Workout That Helps You Build It]( The guide you need for strengthening these important (and sometimes mysterious) muscles. [Read More](     [Two More Major Studies Confirm Exercise Helps You Live Longer]( [Two More Major Studies Confirm Exercise Helps You Live Longer]( Only have time to ride on the weekends? That counts, too. [Read More](   [Legendary Cartoonist and Bike Lover Jean-Jacques Sempé Has Died]( [Legendary Cartoonist and Bike Lover Jean-Jacques Sempé Has Died]( The cartoonist created some of the most iconic bike art in the world [Read More](   [OPR Lift Every Voice]( Follow Us [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Notice/Notice at Collection]( Bicycling.com ©2022 Hearst Magazines, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Hearst Magazines, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019