A Pandemic Drivetrain: The 4,000-mile Audit

Over the last 18 months, Neil has pedaled his Salsa Cutthroat more than 4,000 miles without replacing any parts of the drivetrain. Just last week, it stopped functioning correctly. In this video, Neil takes a deep look at each component and uncovers a handful of issues and surprises in the process. Outline: Intro - 0:00 Sourcing Bike Parts - 1:20 The Chain - 2:15 The Chainrings - 3:42 The Cassette - 5:30 Pulley Wheels - 6:51 Bottom Bracket - 7:08 Replacing parts - 7:41 Test Ride - 8:49 Final Thoughts - 9:07 Related Links: The Ideal Tour Divide Drivetrain? Ultra-Wide Range Shimano GRX 2X11 - Do you enjoy our videos, routes, and articles? Help sustain this resource by joining the Bikepacking Collective: #bikepacking #pedalfurther ------------- Hosted by Neil Beltchenko () Music by: Ben Weaver () Ben Sound () More at https://bikep