By nozem01 on Skatehive
Hey everyone, last week there was a dip in my posts due to a busy real life and sometimes things happen we lose the right mindset to make nice posts. With a very early weekend for me, I now have plenty of time to make some posts and after some Splinterlands content, let's not forget to diversify my posts and make cycling content as well! About 700km ago I had to replace the chain of my mountain bike, it's important to check the wear of the chain especially when it nears it's expected lifetime, which can be anywhere from 3000 to 5000 kilometers so I have read. This was my first chain I wore out and it happened after 'only' 3000 kilometers, how long it lasts depends on how well you maintain it but also the conditions in which you are riding it. A road bike chain will generally last longer than a mountain bike chain that tends to get more dirt in it when riding off-road. You can easily see if your chain needs to be replaced by inserting a special tool in the chain, when the left side is a