how long do your parts last??

tapscrew
tapscrew Posts: 56
edited July 2014 in Road general
just wondering how many chains/ drivetrains/ tyres the average rider gets through on the tour de france???, and how many do us regular joes get through??

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  • vinnymarsden
    vinnymarsden Posts: 560
    My parts have lasted me 53 years up to now, but it's fair to say the hard usage has dropped off a bit,!!! :D:D
  • davidof
    davidof Posts: 3,124
    3000km for a 10sp shimano 105 chain
    2000km for a rear tire to canvas showing
    4000km for a front racing tire
    5000km for brake shoes (105)

    riding largely climbing or descending climbs in 5-10% range.
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  • chris_bass
    chris_bass Posts: 4,913
    davidof wrote:
    3000km for a 10sp shimano 105 chain
    2000km for a rear tire to canvas showing
    4000km for a front racing tire
    5000km for brake shoes (105)

    riding largely climbing or descending climbs in 5-10% range.

    They all seem very low to me
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  • marcusjb
    marcusjb Posts: 2,412
    I don't suspect there is much point in comparing pro usage with ours.

    Their bikes are cleaned beyond what even the most anal amateur is going to have the time to do.

    I suspect that chains are changed almost daily on the tour. For teams operating on budgets on many hundreds of thousands of pounds, taking a risk on a £50 chain isn't going to happen (and I don't know how equipment sponsorship factors in As well - do shimano pay to supply team X, or do team X pay shimano?).

    You or I might take a risk with a small cut in a tyre, again, if would guess that a pro team isn't going to take that risk.
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  • Mikey23
    Mikey23 Posts: 5,306
    My ding a ling doesnt work as well as it used to ...
  • gethinceri
    gethinceri Posts: 1,665
    madasahattersley wrote:
    The big riders in the Tour get a new set of tyres (face value €150+) every single day, even if they are in pristine condition and don't need replacing, as well as new bartape and more or less a full bike rebuild (even if they don't need it).

    The lesser riders have to use the same tyres for 2 days (like a whole 400km out of a set, what a drag!) and will still have their bikes fully rebuilt several times throughout the tour.

    Completely not comparable with the average joe. Their stuff is replaced so often to a) make the bikes and gear look good and b) to minimise the likelihood of a mechanical/puncture. These teams can afford to avoid silly mistakes like cuts in tyres costing their GC rider the race.

    This is done to the entire team's cycles every day?
  • Bozman
    Bozman Posts: 2,518
    davidof wrote:
    3000km for a 10sp shimano 105 chain
    2000km for a rear tire to canvas showing
    4000km for a front racing tire
    5000km for brake shoes (105)

    riding largely climbing or descending climbs in 5-10% range.

    Nearly as comical as Messi winning player of the World Cup
  • DavidJB
    DavidJB Posts: 2,019
    davidof wrote:
    3000km for a 10sp shimano 105 chain
    2000km for a rear tire to canvas showing
    4000km for a front racing tire
    5000km for brake shoes (105)

    riding largely climbing or descending climbs in 5-10% range.

    lol 3000km for a chain...are you serious...it's more like 8-10000km and are you riding on paper tyres if they are wearing out after 2,000km...

    If you numbers were true I'd being going through a chain every 3 months and new tyres every month.
  • kettrinboy
    kettrinboy Posts: 613
    My 2006 Scott CR1 with Ultegra 6603 has just done 17,000 miles and its still on its second complete chainset , the original set lasted for 11,000 miles, ok it hardly ever got wet unless I was caught out but still pretty good longevity compared to what some on here have been getting.
  • Moonbiker
    Moonbiker Posts: 1,706
    How do people get there chains to last so long? :shock: mine only last around 3000km also.

    Do you clean & relube them after every single ride & only ride when its dry?

    Maybe I should try proper expensive chain lube instead of 3 in 1 oil?
  • Bozman
    Bozman Posts: 2,518
    Moonbiker wrote:
    How do people get there chains to last so long? :shock: mine only last around 3000km also.

    Do you clean & relube them after every single ride & only ride when its dry?

    Maybe I should try proper expensive chain lube instead of 3 in 1 oil?

    After every ride I give the chain a blast with WD40 :shock: and wipe it down, then I'll coat it with 3 in 1 and wipe the excess off. 3k + miles out of a chain and 3 - 4 chains to a cassette(KMC 10sp chains and Ultegra cassettes).

    Worst case scenario with tyres would be Vittoria evo corsa cx, 2.5k on the rear and 7.5k on the front.
  • rolf_f
    rolf_f Posts: 16,015
    kettrinboy wrote:
    My 2006 Scott CR1 with Ultegra 6603 has just done 17,000 miles and its still on its second complete chainset , the original set lasted for 11,000 miles, ok it hardly ever got wet unless I was caught out but still pretty good longevity compared to what some on here have been getting.

    That doesn't sound good for a chainset. I reckon the Campag Centaur on my Ribble lasted about 15,000 miles before I needed new chainrings - but that bike gets used in every weather every day. I'd expect a chainset that never really gets wet to last almost indefinitely.
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  • fatsmoker
    fatsmoker Posts: 585
    If the pros get their bits swapped after every ride, what do they do with the bits they take off? Saved for training or given away?
  • MountainMonster
    MountainMonster Posts: 7,423
    fatsmoker wrote:
    If the pros get their bits swapped after every ride, what do they do with the bits they take off? Saved for training or given away?

    That has always wondered me as well. I would be interested to know, maybe there are ways to get some real bargains!

    I tend to get about 5,000km from a chain, about 10,000 from a cassette, and I can't say I've ever HAD to change a crankset. I normally change them because I want to.
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  • drlodge
    drlodge Posts: 4,826
    3,000 miles for a 11sp chain, and very nearly 5,000 miles for a rear derailleur cable :oops:
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  • ManOfKent
    ManOfKent Posts: 392
    My previously best, now workhorse, bike is still on its original chainrings and brake blocks after 11,000 miles. The brake cables are probably original too and I only replaced the bar tape a few months ago. The gear cables were swapped a year or so back although with hindsight they didn't actually need it. I changed the cassette two years back because I wanted different ratios. Yesterday I was looking at the (KMC 10sp) chain, which is probably in need of replacement. It may have done 3k miles but more likely half that. I freely admit I'm less assiduous with maintenance than many others on here.
  • philbar72
    philbar72 Posts: 2,229
    Moonbiker wrote:
    How do people get there chains to last so long? :shock: mine only last around 3000km also.

    Do you clean & relube them after every single ride & only ride when its dry?

    Maybe I should try proper expensive chain lube instead of 3 in 1 oil?


    every 100 miles give the clain a clean and lube. my bikes on its 2nd chain and its done 9000 miles.
  • whoof
    whoof Posts: 756
    Put a new rear Schwalbe Marathon Plus on my ride to work bike after 25,000 km. Or more precisely put the front on the rear and the new one on the front. Should get another 15,000 km out of the old front (now new rear) tyre.
  • Moonbiker
    Moonbiker Posts: 1,706
    Sounds like i need to clean & re oil chain more often I only do it when it looks really black & grime covered probably after about 300 miles or more depending on weather.
  • DavidJB
    DavidJB Posts: 2,019
    Moonbiker wrote:
    Sounds like i need to clean & re oil chain more often I only do it when it looks really black & grime covered probably after about 300 miles or more depending on weather.

    I wizz mine through a chain cleaner every couple of weeks (600 miles?)...ridden in all conditions, I tend to wizz it through more in winter. I treat my winter bike like shite. My race bike gets cleaned every week on a Saturday :)

    Why do you think your chain is worn? Btw I've only had 1 snapped chain in 6 years of serious riding (now I've jinxed myself)
  • JonEdwards
    JonEdwards Posts: 452
    Compared to MTBS, I'm incredibly impressed with the lifespan of road bits.

    I've had 1 nice roadbike in the last 10 years. Used to do about 3k miles on it around the SE, now more like 6k, all weather, in the Peaks.

    Tyres? Maybe one a year (move the front to the back, new one on the front)
    Brake pads? I've changed 1 complete set in 10 years. I like descending though, so don't brake much)
    Cassette is 10 years old, and about knackered now
    Chains, probably every 2 yearsish? When they get to 1% on the wear guage.

    I don't overclean my bike either. I'm convinced that does more damage than good. Maybe once a month, if that? MOre in winter, less in summer.
  • Moonbiker
    Moonbiker Posts: 1,706
    Why do you think your chain is worn?

    Chain checker tool says it is. Going to do the sheldon brown metal ruler check also just to be sure if 12 links are is past 12 1/8 inch length defo worn sheldon says.
  • philwint
    philwint Posts: 763
    I degrease and re-lube my chain most weeks, and at a minimum rinse with soapy water and wipe it down after every ride, then re-lube sparsely. Not specifically to make it last longer - I just don't like getting black cog 'tattoos' on my calf!

    Just changed the chain on my main road bike after about 6k miles as it was starting to feel a bit "loose" when cleaning it. New chain is not skipping or otherwise indicating that my cogs are worn.
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