Originally Posted by
Kapusta
Also, are you checking you chain for elongation and replacing when needed?
I agree that I'd use steel on the 22T, and maybe the 30T.
Chain wear is very important. I've experimented with a couple of different brands to reduce wear, but still hunting some. Wippermann makes TOUGH chains, but they are expensive. Worth it to buy from Germany. Nonetheless, they do also wear, and have caused cassette wear for me.
One option is to get say a set of 4 chains, then simply plan on swapping the chain every 500 miles or so. Clean good, lube, and store, then choose the shortest chain to put back on. I had thought one could make a nail rack to pick out the shortest chain.
Then once all the chains get up to the 1/16" in 1 foot, then replace the whole drivetrain and start over again.