I use my MTB (sic) for commuting to work and the weather is unpredictable here. So the drive train is dirty most of the time, I clean and grease it once in a while. I just don't have time to clean and grease it through every time. I don't care about chain/gear/derailleur wear, because the chain is dirt cheap, and so is the cassette. I'll just replace them when its time to. When you have expensive ones, you have to take more care.

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i used to have cheap ones, i did not pay enough attention to it and they worn off terribly soon. now i have expensive ones and take care, and it is real pleasure to have nicely working bike.

but either way u better have this removable chain -- it makes thinks much simpler even if u care a little about the chain

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Well, the kit that is required for chain disassembly and cleaning is around $100 here. This is equivalent of 5x chains I currently use. When I'll get a bike for my wife and my daughter then maybe it'll be worth the investment.

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this is why i insist on detachable chain

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> the kit that is required for chain disassembly and
> cleaning is around $100 here

Where the hell do you live?
I bought this at Walmart for about $10.
It doesn't require removal og the chain, you clip it on
the chain and hook it to the chainstay, fill with household
degreaser and turn pedals. When it's done, put grease (another
$5) on.

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he meant the tool for disconnecting a chain

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Unfortunately I live in a country that just invaded Crimea, so things are not cheap and easy here. I have to go to Finland in order to get bicycle accessories cheap.

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