How Often Should a Mountain Bike Chain Be Replaced?
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It depends on road conditions. If you frequently ride on mountain trails or encounter many uphill and downhill sections, the chain should be replaced around every 8,000 kilometers. For general road use, replacement is recommended at approximately 15,000 kilometers. Specific circumstances should also be considered. Generally, if the chain does not derail, slip, or break, it can continue to be used. Below is relevant information about mountain bikes: Mountain Bike: A mountain bike refers to a bicycle designed for off-road riding. It originated in San Francisco on the U.S. West Coast in 1977, developed by American youths seeking excitement by riding bicycles on motocross tracks for stunt competitions. Joe Breeze, using the Breeze mountain bike as a prototype, designed and manufactured nine series of models between 1977 and 1978. The prototype of the Breeze is now housed in the National Museum of the Smithsonian Institution in the U.S. Historical Origin: Mountain bikes were specifically designed for off-road travel (hills, trails, wilderness, and gravel paths, etc.) and were born in San Francisco on the U.S. West Coast in 1977. At the time, a group of young enthusiasts who enjoyed riding beach cruisers on hillsides had a sudden idea: 'It would be incredibly fun to ride a bicycle down a mountain at high speed.' Thus, the design of off-road bicycles began, officially named mountain bikes two years later. Since then, 'downhill racing' emerged as a new sport, where athletes ride mountain bikes down designated downhill routes at high speeds, with the fastest time winning, attracting numerous enthusiasts. Although bicycles originated in Europe, the mountain bike invented by Americans revolutionized traditional bicycle concepts, spreading a fresh trend worldwide. Today, it has gained popularity among an increasing number of young Chinese, becoming a welcomed healthy and fashionable sport.
