• 11 speed chain, not very old (400km), kept clean and lubed, virtually new chainring and cassette not that worn. Showing 0.5% wear already which I think means I need to change it from a quick Google.
    What am I doing wrong? If that's correct, getting a new chain every 400km isn't good for my wallet! Cheers


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  • From experience I expect 800 kms from a 1 x 10 chain on wide range cassette, compared to 2500 kms from a 2 x 10 speed chain. Think its the wide chainline swings and increased tension in bigger rear cogs that kills the chain. I run my Sherpa 2 x 10 for this reason. I still like 1 x on my Turner Sultan though and accept the chain wear

  • 1x = constant cross-chaining (oh sorry, this isn't the gravel thread ;) )

    Check your RD clutch? If the tension is too high maybe it's prematurely wearing the chain?

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