Today, riding in on Milwaukee, my chain broke right in the intersection of Division.  I googled for a bike shop and discovered "Lets Roast Cycles" right down the block.  It was 7:30 and they opened at 8:00 according to their website.  So I got a cup of coffee and waited.  Sure enough, right at 8:00 a guy rides up on a bike and opens the door.  He replaced my chain in less than 5 minutes, charged me $17.50 and I was out the door.

Great service and thanks guys!

He also said he replaces his chain every year.  I usually don't but am wondering if that's a good idea.  How often do you replace your chain?

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Chains are cheap (relatively).  Replacing them often will get more life out of your chainrings and freehub cassette.  I replace mine about once a year, and keep it clean and lubricated all the time.

I ride by there every day, but I've never stopped in before. I really should check it out.

11sp chains tend to last me ~3000 miles. 1/8" track chains last me ~2000, and about half that in the winter. I'm pretty hard on gear though. 

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