Re: sprocket and chain wear

["Ian Pollen" <ian@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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From: "Tim Davies" <info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

> Incidentally, at 8,500 miles, the mechanic noted on my invoice that I
should
> reckon on having sprocket and chain looked at (i.e. replaced, presumably)
> before the next big service at 12 k.
> Does the panel think this is normal? On other bikes I would have expected
a
> bit more wear and tear, to be honest.
> Perhaps it's all the stopping and starting in London driving.

Hi Tim,

I do a regular 160 mile commute including London rush hour traffic and I
managed 18,000 out of my last chain and sprockets. It all depends on the
"use and abuse" you give them :-)

Regards, Ian
Kent, England


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