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Maybe lubing is more important on long trips. Prevents friction heat and cooking the O-rings. My first one was junk at about 18,500. Never went more than 1000 or 1500 between lubes. I examined the chain when I replaced it, missing quite a few O-rings.



Definitely not the case, I ride many long trips. I more often ride long distances than I do short.

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