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Originally Posted by Brocephus
So, assuming chains are changed at proper intervals, what's a rough estimate of how many chains you could get with a cassette, and roughly how many total miles through a single cassette? (yeah,I realize there are numerous factors involved, but a useful,accurate rough estimate shouldn't be tough to come up with).
The experiment is still running on my 7-speed cassettes, highest mileage one is close to 10,000 miles and I'm hoping for many more.

Ray Hosler reports 25,000 on a 10-speed cassette, provided everything is maintained well: https://rayhosler.com/2016/05/02/ult...s-25000-miles/
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