Syd wrote: ↑31 May 2021, 9:38pm
Sweep wrote:Mick F wrote: ↑31 May 2021, 4:35pm
Given that I use Campag 10sp chains at circa £30
£30 for a chain?
Remind me why you ditched that oh so last century 9 speed?
My best bike has a £90 KMC 11 speed DLC chain on it.
Why?
Because I want to. It’s all about enjoying life; not penny pinching.
You may as well ask why folk pay £x,000 or £xx,000 for a bike when one can be had for £x00 or even £x0.
My view has nothing to do with penny pinching, nor an inability to enjoy life or my many bikes.*
For my sort of cycling, no racing or competitive racing, just utility, touring, day rides, some long, some very long, I don't see any benefit to going above 9 speed. And with 9 speed I see no need (in normal times at least with normal prices) paying more than £10 to £15 for a chain. Can't see any benefit.
* Having a lot, not going above 9 speed also simplifies spares holding - I can sit out a fair bit longer of the covid hell supply issues. No panic buying here.