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@mtbfixie
until recently (yesterday) i have been using really cheap taya chains (£6 each) and changing them monthly. i've just bought my first decent chain & will see how it lasts. how often you change it will depend on many things, for example the strength of the rider, weather & road conditions, how often you clean it, what cleaner/lube you use, whether you accelerate/decelerate hard or maintain a more constant cadence and the quality of the chain itself. even gear ratio can affect drivetrain life. on my geared bike i run it til it snaps then replace chain & cassette together so it doesnt skip.