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Well.... today, at considerable expense (350€ - nearly one minimum wage!) I replaced the chain (actually the whole kit).
My chain was fubared, full of kinks, very worn out.
It lasted 23'000kms (14'000 miles). Is this normal for a 700x? Too soon? Should I take better care of it?
I'm a bit miffed cause after 300€ on tires, I spend another 350 on the chain kit, and another 100 in brakes (front and rear), and another 80 on the oil change... Bike is costing as much as my Renault Qashqai's maintenance....
you should do chain maintenance every 400-500 miles unless you off-road a lot, then every 200-300 miles. An oil change on these bikes takes about 15 minutes (20 if you have to look for the tools): removing 2 bolts for the shroud, one oil drain plug and unscrewing the oil filter. Save some money and do the oil change yourself.