Originally Posted by Zorba

Pretty much. Mine go for about 600 miles on this filthy road I used to commute on, then I just change it. You guys are working way too hard, chains are cheap - you're using more in cleaners, lubes and time than it costs to just replace them. I seldom to never ever lube the darn things - all lube does is attract dirt - and they still last 600. Heck, every few chains, I get a free one - the left over lengths all hooked together.